Home
About Us
Gallery
Testimonials
Contact Us
Send Query
Search
India Tours 5-7d
Golden Triangle Tour 7d
Taj Mahal & Tigers Tour 7d
Best of Kerala Tour 7d
Best of Karnataka Tour 7d
Best of Tamilnadu Tour 7d
Taj Mahal & Varanasi Tour 7d
Taj Mahal & Mandawa Tour 7d
India Tours 8-10d
Classic Triangle Tour 9d
Best of Rajasthan Tour 10d
Taj Mahal and Rishikesh 8d
India Tours 11-14d
Tigers, Tigers and Tigers 14d
Rajasthan and Taj Mahal 14d
Rural Rajasthan 12d
Forts and Palaces 14d
Tamilnadu and Kerala 14d
India Tours 15-17d
Rajasthan and Goa 15d
The Land of Buddha 15d
Best of North India 15d
Rajasthan, Tajmahal and Tigers 16d
India Tours 18-21d
Grand North India Tour 21d
Grand South India Tour 21d
Rajasthan & Varanasi Tour 18d
Himalayas & Temples Tour 18d
Grand India & Nepal Tour 21d
India Tours 5-7d
»
Golden Triangle Tour 7d
»
Taj Mahal & Tigers Tour 7d
»
Best of Kerala Tour 7d
»
Best of Karnataka Tour 7d
»
Best of Tamilnadu Tour 7d
More
India Tours 8-10d
»
Classic Triangle Tour 9d
»
Best of Rajasthan Tour 10d
»
Taj Mahal and Rishikesh 8d
More
India Tours 15-17d
»
Rajasthan and Goa 15d
»
The Land of Buddha 15d
»
Best of North India 15d
»
Rajasthan, Tajmahal and Tigers 16d
More
India Tours 11-14d
»
Tigers, Tigers and Tigers 14d
»
Rajasthan and Taj Mahal 14d
»
Rural Rajasthan 12d
»
Forts and Palaces 14d
»
Tamilnadu and Kerala 14d
More
India Tours 18-21d
»
Grand North India Tour 21d
»
Grand South India Tour 21d
»
Rajasthan & Varanasi Tour 18d
»
Himalayas & Temples Tour 18d
»
Grand India & Nepal Tour 21d
More
Ooty
Introduction to Ooty :
Nestled among the hills of Dodabetta, Snowdon, Elk Hill, and Club Hill in the Nilgiri ranges, Ooty (also Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam) is the queen of southern hill stations and a popular tourist destination of Tamil Nadu. The history of Ooty goes back to about 900 years when it was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana, the Hoysala king from AD 1104 to 1141. The city also finds mention in the writing of Jacome Ferico, the first European to visit this place in 1603. In 1799, this hilly region came under the control of the British East India Company. The British established Ooty to serve as the summer headquarters of the Madras government. A government house was built and keeping in tune with the English lifestyle, the British set up cottages and clubs, with facilities for tennis, golf, and horse riding. With the establishment of numerous tea estates in the subsequent years, Ooty made its presence felt in the tourist map of India. With the maximum temperature going up to 25°C, Ooty offers a pleasant climate throughout the year. One can visit this picturesque hill station at any time of the year though the ideal time is from February to May and September to November.
Botanical Garden :
The Botanical Garden of Ooty was established in 1848. The beautiful gardens maintained by the Horticulture Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu have wide variety of plants and include Italian and Japanese sections. Out here one can have a look at different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants, eucalyptus trees and several old trees. One of the main attractions here is the fossilized tree trunk, which is about 20 million years old. During the month of May every year, a Summer Festival is held here. The major attractions of the festival are flower shows, cultural programmes relating to classical arts, and adventure sports like trekking.
The Ooty Lake :
Built in 1825, the 2.5-km-long this Lake is a place worth visiting. You can go for boating and fishing in this lake. However, for fishing you need a prior permission. A racecourse is also located near the lake. A mini-train takes the visitors around the lake.
Dodabetta Peak :
At a height of 2,623 meters, Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in the district. Situated at about 10 km from the Ooty town, it is one of the most prominent view points around the city. The top of the peak remains covered by mist most of the time but on a clear day, you can have a look at the landscape as far as the plains of Coimbatore and the Mysore plateau.
Lamb's Rock :
About nine kilometres from Coonoor lies Lamb's Rock, a viewpoint on a high precipice. The point offers stunning views of the Coimbatore plains and the coffee and tea estates on the slopes.
Kodanadu :
On the eastern edges of the Nilgiris, at about 16 km from Kotagiri, lies the Kodanadu View Point. You can get a panoramic view of the tea estates and the Moyar River from either side of the road. There is a watchtower from where you can view the Rangasamy peak and pillar.
Avalanche :
At about 28 km lies Avalanche, a nature lover's paradise. Here you can find a beautiful lake that is home to a wide variety of birds.
Coonoor :
Located at a distance of 17 km from Udhagamandalam, Coonoor is the first of the three Nilgiri hill stations. Coonoor has an equable climate that makes this small town a popular hill resort. The main attraction here is the Sim's Park, a well-maintained botanical garden.
Kalhatty Waterfalls :
About 100 feet in height, the Kalhatty falls are located on the Kalhatty slopes at about 13 km. In addition to the enchanting view presented by the falls, you can also have a look at wildlife that exists in the Kalhatty-Masinagudi slopes. The wild species include panthers, bison, wild buffaloes, wild dogs, spotted deer, sambhar, and different types of hill birds.
Kotagiri :
About 28 km east of Ooty lies the quiet village of Kotagiri, the oldest of the three Nilgiri hill stations. The hill station is relatively calmer than the neighbouring Coonoor. Kotagiri is surrounded by tea estates and tribal Kota settlements.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary :
One of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in South India, the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at about 67 km away. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve along with Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Wynad Sanctuary in Kerala. Wildlife in Mudumalai is very similar to other sanctuaries in Nilgiris. The predominant species in this region are bonnet macaque and common langur. Tigers and leopards also reside here but are a rare sight. Other important species are giant squirrels, flying squirrels, elephants, gaurs, sambhar, chital, barking deer and mouse deer. The birds in the sanctuary include racket-tailed drongo, black woodpecker, parakeets, barbets, mynas, cuckoos, Malabar trogon, Malabar grey hornbill, crested hawk eagle, and crested serpent eagle. An elephant camp called Theppakkadu is located within the sanctuary where you can find a rest house. You can also find accommodation at Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation's Youth Hostel and rest houses in Masinagudi, Abhayaranayam and Kargudi and the Bamboo Banks Farm.
Mukurthi :
One should not miss a visit to Mukurthi, which situated at a distance of 36 km. Here you can have a look at the majestic Mukurthi Peak. The flora and fauna of this area bear similarity with that of Himalayas. It is believed by the local Todas here that the souls of the dead and the sacrificed buffaloes move on to the next world from this sacred place. The Mukurthi Lake, which is 6 km in circumference, lies in the vicinity.
Copyright © Ashok India Travels Pvt. Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
Home
|
About Us
|
Photo Gallery
|
Testimonials
|
Contact Us
|
FAQs
|
Send Query
|
Email Login
|
Quality Policy
|
Privacy Policy
|
Console