Ootacamund (Ooty)

Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a beautiful hill station located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its pleasant climate, scenic beauty, and rich cultural heritage. Here is some information about the history, tourist attractions, and tours in Ooty:

History:
Ooty was founded in the early 19th century by the British. It was originally a small village and was later developed into a hill station by the British colonial administration. The town was a popular summer retreat for the British and was also an important center for tea cultivation.

Tourist Attractions:

Nilgiri Mountain Railway: This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist attraction in Ooty. It is a narrow gauge railway that runs from Ooty to Mettupalayam, and passes through beautiful hills, tea gardens, and forests.

Ooty Lake: This is a beautiful lake located in the heart of Ooty. It is a popular spot for boating and is surrounded by beautiful hills and forests.

Botanical Gardens: These gardens were established in the 19th century and are spread over an area of 22 hectares. They are home to a variety of plant species, including exotic plants and trees.

Doddabetta Peak: This is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills and is located near Ooty. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests.

Pykara Falls: This is a beautiful waterfall located near Ooty. It is surrounded by lush green forests and is a popular spot for picnics and trekking.

Tours:

Sightseeing Tour: This tour covers all the major tourist attractions in and around Ooty, including the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Botanical Gardens, and others.

Nature Tour: This tour takes you to all the beautiful natural attractions in and around Ooty, including the Pykara Falls, Doddabetta Peak, and others.

Tea Estate Tour: This tour takes you to the tea estates in and around Ooty, where you can see the process of tea cultivation and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea.

Ooty is a wonderful destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings of the hills.

Ooty means many different things to people. Most come here for the scenery, others for the weather, but some come here just for the various outdoor activities that are possible in this beautiful town.

Trains connect Udhagamandalam indirectly to the rest of the country. One can take a train up to Coimbatore and then the enchanting Nilgiri Mountain Railway, better known as the toy train. It is one of the few remaining diesel engine trains and although it spits up huge dark clouds of pollution, it is a major tourist attraction and a reminder of the Indian railways' glorious beginning.

Ooty is well connected by good roads. It is 535 km from Chennai (via Salem), 89 km from Coimbatore, 18 km from Coonoor (via Gudalur), 155 km from Mysore, 187 km from Calicut, 290 km from Bangalore, 281 km from Kochi (via Coimbatore and Palakkad), 236 km from Kodaikanal (via Coimbatore and Palani).

There are many local attractions like St. Stevens Church, Charing Cross, Fernhill Palace, Rose Garden, Kandal Cross and Kamaraj Sagar (Sandynallah Reservoir).

Web : http://www.ootacamund.com/