Udagamandalam
also known as Ooty
Udagamandalam (Ooty) is referred as the "Queen of Hill Stations" in South India, perched at an altitude of 2240 m. at the Nilgiri
District of Tamil Nadu, where the two ghats converge. This enchanting hill station is filled with tea and
coffee plantations apart from trees like conifers, eucalyptus, pine and wattle. This strikingly green abode of misty
blue hills of the Nilgiris remained hidden till the British discovered it in the early 1800s. Earlier it was known as Ootacamund.
Ooty makes a perfect destination for vacation in South India because of the beautiful green hills, the cascading
waterfalls and sparkling brooks, apart from the other attractions such as lakes, Madhumalai wildlife sanctuary,
Botanical gardens, etc. There are many things for the tourists to enjoy here like the mesmerizing beauty of the lofty
mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens during their vacation here.
Attractions of Udagamandalam (Ooty)
Ooty Lake behind the Main Bus Stand.
Botanical Gardens, sprawled over an area of 50-acre. Rose Garden of about 10 acres with many varieties of roses.
Children’s Park
Boat House
Mini Garden on the way to Boathouse.
Pykara, with wildlife habitat, Water falls, boat house, restaurant and a rest house, is 19 kms from Ooty.
Doddabetta Peak
Radio Astronomy Centre
Radio Telescope
Avalanche, 28 kms from Ooty, is a nature lover's paradise, with a lake ideal for fishing, and bird watching.
Kalhatty Waterfalls of 100 feet in height are located on the Kalhatty slopes, 13 kms way.
Kotagiri, located about 28 km from Ooty, is the oldest of the three hill stations of Nilgiris. It is a beautiful
hill resort that has wonderful tea estates and pleasant weather.
Mudhumalai wildlife sanctuary, with rich flora and fauna, is 67 km from Ooty. This sanctuary is home for many
endangered species.
Mukkurthi Peak and National Park - located around 40-km from Udagamandalm, on the southern corner of the Nilgiri Plateau.
Reaching There
By Air: The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, 100 km away.
By Rail: The nearest railway station (broad gauge) is Mettupalayam
(46 kms), Mettupalayam to Udagamandalm (Ooty), is connected by a Mountain Railway which is 4 hours journey.
By Road: Ooty is well connected by roads to all major cities in the country.
Accommodation:
Very good hotels are available in Ooty.
You can check here.
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