Introduction to city Ooty - In Tamil Nadu
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.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Ooty
Move around the town and revel in the scenic surroundings.
The Botanical Garden is an ideal tourist spot besides
being a source of information about the region’s flora.
For those who like to enjoy boat rides and fishing, a visit
to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides these, there
are various view points like Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu and
Dodabetta Peak that offer fascinating views of the surrounding
plains and hills.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Ooty
Excursions around Ooty prove to be an equally interesting
experience. A visit to the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
gives you an idea of the region’s fauna and fauna. The trip
to hill stations of Kotagiri and Coonor complement
the visit to Ooty. Some of the other places you can go out
for excursion are Kalhatty Waterfalls, Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s
Nose, Mukurthi, and Avalanche.
Ooty City Tour Guide |
Sight Seeing of Ooty |
Excursion in Ooty
Ooty Tour Packages |
Ooty Hotels |
Picture Gallery of Ooty
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