Ooty: The Queen Of Hills Amidst Nilgiri Hills Providing A Perfect Escape To Those Looking Forward To A Vacation
Situated among the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty, is a resort town in Tamil Nadu inhibited by the tribals called Toda. Lakhs of tourists visit this picturesque hill station every year.
The former Summer Capital of the Madras Presidency is now known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations. Its cool and pleasant climate, moderate rainfall throughout the year makes for a perfect destination for people looking for some solitude from the hustle of cities or for family vacationers.
Ooty is one such astounding place you can visit all year-round with a summer temperature of maximum 25 degrees Celcius and and minimums of 10 degrees Celcius. In winters, it is minimum 5 degrees Celcius and maximum of 21 degrees Celcius. A more ideal visit can be made during the months of April to June and September to November.
Things To Do And Places To Visit In Ooty
The majestic town of Ooty with it’s majestic views, offers the climate perfect for a rejuvenation of the soul. Take long walks along its plantations, participate in its summers festival.
Host to botanical Gardens coffee plantation league, amazing flora and fauna, waterfalls, lakes and dams and many more top-rated tourist attractions.
The prominent places to visit in Ooty are :
- Vist the Ooty Lake
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Botanical Garden spread over 22 hectares of area
- Colonial Architecture: Fernhill Palace
- Churches
- Pykra Waterfall
- The Government Museum
- Doddabetta Peak
- Tea Museum
- Avalanche Lake
- Pine Fores
- And markets for local shopping
- Emrald Lake
Resorts And Restaurants In Ooty
Located on a beautiful landscape with a paradise view are the Club Mahindra Derby Green, a resort with well-furnished rooms, 24-hour room service and internet access. It is absolutely perfect for a stay in Ooty.
Even while sitting in your hotel room, you’ll experience beauty. Such is the effect of this place.
Some of the best retaurants in the town are:
- Ascoti Multi Cuisine
- Earl’s Secret
- Places To Bee
- Angaara
- Le café
- Hotel Blue Hills
- Oven The Restaurant
- Chandan Restaurant
- Sidewalk Café
- Nahar
- Savoy
How To Reach Ooty
Ooty is located 82km Northwest of Coimbatore and 128km south of Mysore. The town is also known as Udagamandalam.
Reaching the Queen of Hills is not a difficult task. One can reach the town by road, railway and air.
Road: The well-maintained highways, both state and national. The Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation provides buses. You can book them according to your location.
Railway: Mettupalyam is the nearest railway station, 40km to Ooty. You can hail cabs or buses after reaching the railway station to reach Ooty.
Air: Approximately 3.5 hours road drive away from Ooty is the Coimbatore Airport, and 4 hours drive away is the Mysore Airport. You can choose any for a comfortable journey.
The best way would be riding a train to Ooty, taking in all the mesmerising views along the way and freezing them as beautiful memories in your camera is a whole another experience in itself.
Ooty is one tourist hotspot that is growing in popularity every year. The town is a mix of charming colonial architecture with some modern touches dotted around its pine trees.
Providing the best utopian escape, heavenly views, paradise on earth-like climate, who needs more?
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