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Ooty and Ooty Tours
The pristine hill
station of Ooty, situated at an altitude of 2,286 m above sea level, is also
known as the Queen of Hill Stations offers very famous hill tours to Ooty . The serene hills, lush green valleys and
the immense natural beauty of the place provide an opportunity to the people who book Ooty tours to
refurbish their tired and nature starved souls. Originally named Udhagamandalam,
the credit of developing the small place into a fine hill station goes to the
British Collector, John Sullivan. If you are booking Tours to Ooty, some of the famous tourist spots here include
the Botanical Gardens, Dodabetta Peak, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Kalhatty
Waterfalls among others. Ooty is blessed by pleasant weather throughout the year
with the best time to visit being the months from February to May and from
September to November. There are lots of Hotels in Ooty and Resorts in Ooty to be chosen during your warmest stays there.
Attractions during your Tours to Ooty:
» Botanical Gardens : The
Government Botanical Gardens, maintained by the Horticulture Department of the
state, was laid in the year 1847. The picturesque garden, spread over an area of
about 22 hectares, houses more than 650 species of plants and trees. It is a
nature lover's paradise and very popular with people who like to have a stroll
among greenery. One of the attractions of the place is the fossil of a tree
which is believed to be more than 20 million years old!. You can choose some nearby hotels in Ooty or Resorts in Ooty to choose your best accommodations to visit these lovely tourism spots and for your relaxations in between.
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Dodabetta Peak : Situated about 12 km from Ooty, at an altitude of 2,623 m,
the Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in the district. The place offering
breathtaking views of the valley below, is one of the most favoured tourist
spots in Ooty.
» Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary : Situated
at a distance of about 67 km from Ooty, the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a
great place to spend a day. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of flora and
fauna which include many endangered species of animals such as Bengal tigers,
leopards, elephants, giant squirrels, sambhar, chital, barking deer and flying
squirrels. The avian population found in the park includes colorful parakeets,
black woodpecker, Malabar trogon and crested hawk eagle.
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Kalhatty Waterfalls :
The beautiful Kalhatty
Waterfalls are situated on the Kalhatty slopes, about 13 km from the city. The
100-feet-high falls and the picturesque area surrounding it are a sight to
behold. The Kalhatty-Masinagudi slopes are home to some wild animals including
panther, sambhar, bison and wild buffalo.
» Avalanche :
Avalanche, unlike its name, is a serene place situated at a distance of
about 28 km from Ooty. A nature lover's paradise, it is an ideal place for bird
watching and absorbing the fresh air of the hills. The lake here acts as a
fishing spot, though prior permission has to be obtained.
Getting
There during your Tours to Ooty
» By Air : The nearest airport is situated at
Coimbatore, about 100 km from Ooty. Coimbatore is connected through regular
flights with major cities in India including Chennai, Mumbai and
Bangalore.
» By Rail : A railway station is situated at
Ooty which is connected to Mettupalayam by a metre gauge track. Mettupalayam is
well connected to Coimbatore and Chennai.
» By Road : A
well built network of roads runs across the state connecting Ooty to
neighbouring cities of Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore etc.
