Look forward to a Relaxing Holiday in Ooty

Look forward to a Relaxing Holiday in Ooty

The quaint hill station of Ooty with its age-old charm attracts every mountain loving traveler. The title of ‘Queen of Hill Station’ is justified by Shelly’s quote,

 “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” This perfectly describes any traveller’s experience of Ooty.’

As rightly stated above, beautiful things bring joy to our life, so also Ooty, with its combination of amazing Hindu temples along with architecture of the British Raj period, makes this small hill station irresistible to visitors.

Get the feel of Ooty even before entering the city. Enter in style on the famous Toy Train from the Mettupalayam station, through the beautiful Nilgiri hills.  Ooty was once the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. Therefore, the colonial mark from British Raj period is still evident in various parts of the city.   

Places to visit in Ooty:

There can be uncountable reasons for you to visit Ooty at any time of the year. One of the main reasons can be the surrounding “Blue Mountains” that the town is famous for. Let’s find out some of the other reasons why it would be a pleasure to visit this beautiful town which is also known as Ootacamund,

Botanical Gardens and Rose Garden

Located on the lower slopes of the Doddabetta peak, the Botanical gardens are terraced into several sections in an area of around 22 hectors presenting a collection of flowers and plants. Here you will experience amazing Mountain Views. The fabulous display of a variety of flowers and the fantastic Mountain Views provides the visitor with plenty of opportunities for clicking memorable photographs. The Rose garden of Ooty is the largest of the rose gardens of India. Located in the lap of Elk Hill, this rose garden has a collection of over 20000 varieties of roses.

Doddabetta Peak

Along with the Botanical garden, don’t miss a chance to visit the famous Doddabetta Peak. The view of Nilgiri Mountain range is awesome from this peak. This peak is also the highest mountain of the South India. This peak will give you splendid opportunity for trekking.

Ooty Lake

This is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan. It is surrounded by Eucalyptus groves with a railway line running along one shore. The boat house which adjoins the lake offers boating facilities with various types of boats and is a great place for some boating experience.

Pykara River

The Pykara River flows through the plateau, creating beautiful waterfalls and a lake. It flows through dense forests and the valley of Nilgiri, and creates an amazing effect of a Mountain river.

The Mountain Railway

The Mountain Railway was established by the British in early 20th Century. Declared as the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, the diesel train gives you an awesome view of the surrounding mountains and an experience that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.

  St. Stephen’s Church

The St. Stephen’s Church is one of the oldest churches built during the 19th century. The amazing architecture which blends with the surrounding serenity, makes this church to the must-visit list.

Tribal culture

Ooty is one of the places where tribal culture co-exists with modern life. The Todas live in hamlets called Muds.  Their thatched huts are called dogles, and have an oval, semi-barrel shape. Toda embroidery is quite unique and passed on from generation to generation. You can collect the artifacts made by this tribe.

Some Highlights:

·       Ooty is famous for the Nilgiri Tea. To get an authentic experience of Nilgiri tea, visit the tea factory located in the city and taste the tea. 

·       If you are a fan of Mughlai foods, visit Hyderabadi Biriyani House. The aroma of delicious Biriyani is sure to increase your hunger as soon as you near the restaurant.

·       If you have a dream of visiting Madam Tussaud’s someday, you can try out the Wax Museum of Ooty.   This old bungalow based in Ooty possesses some amazing wax sculptures. It will also give you an insight into the local culture and heritage.

·       Get immersed in the summer festival of Ooty in the month of May. Although, during this time, your idea of a tranquil holiday may get hampered by the jostling crowds.

Travel to Ooty

Whether for a romantic holiday or to rejuvenate yourself a fresh –Ooty is set to provide you an amazing experience. This romantic hill station is located in Tamilnadu and it is a very popular holiday gateway from the metros like Chennai and Bangalore. This destination is also very popular as a romantic destination for all tourists. The most romantic way to reach to this city is to go by the Mountain railway popularly known as the Toy Train from Mettupalayam. The town is connected with the cities like Coonoor, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Mysore and the metros like Chennai and Bangalore by road. The nearest airport is located in Coimbatore and the nearest railway station is Mettupalayam.

 Find the perfect stay

Whether a quaint bungalow or an eco-friendly hut—the stay is bound to be very special for any traveler. A small house located on the bank of the lake is perfect to enjoy the serenity of the beautiful hill station. For more details visit, http://www.bungloguru.com/ooty-coonoor