6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!

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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!
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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!

• Ooty also known as Udagamandalam, is a popular
  holiday destination nestled in the beautiful
  Nilgiri Hills in the southern state of Tamil
  Nadu. This Queen of Hill Station is situated at
  an altitude of 2,240 metres above sea level and
  has a favourable climate all-round the year,
  making it a mountain lovers dream destination.
  Ooty with its delightful mountain trails, lush
  green scenery, never-ending meadows, crystal
  clear lakes that stretch for miles, and cascading
  waterfalls that suddenly appear as you take a
  hairpin bend, holds a charm like no other hill
  station.
• Ooty is one tourist destination that you cannot
  rush through just so you can move on to the next
  place on your itinerary.

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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!

• This lovely destination stands tall and can
  hypnotize anyone with its cool peaceful
  landscape, awe-inspiring hills, winding country
  lanes, aromatic tea gardens, tasty bakery goods,
  and a joyful ride on the miniature toy train that
  infuses fresh air into the souls of the weary
  travellers.
• Ooty is a fundamental part of the Western Ghats
  and is one of the most bio-diverse regions of the
  world. Monsoon is the best time to visit this
  pleasant hill station. In this season, you will
  be greeted by forests laden with rare blooming
  flowers and hill slopes covered with colourful
  species of plants not likely to be traced
  anywhere else in India. You can also spot a
  plethora of exotic wild animals and reptiles, few
  of which are the elusive panther, the rock
  python, majestic cobra, and the big cats. A
  variety of rich pharmaceutical plants and herbs
  with medicinal qualities can also be found here.

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6 Best Places To Visit In Ooty

• Botanical Garden
• Ooty Lake
• Needle View Hillpoint
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway
• Rose Garden
• Emerald Lake

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1. Botanical Garden

• Located right in the heart of this beautiful
  scenic hill station is the famous Ooty Botanical
  Garden. Sprawling over 55 acres of land, the
  gardens house hundreds of different varieties of
  plants and flower species. Built in 1847, this
  beautifully landscaped garden is split into
  various sections, namely Lower Garden, New
  Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory, Fountain
  Terrace, and Nurseries, and encompasses large
  varieties of both indigenous and exotic plants,
  shrubs, ferns, herbal, orchids, and bonsai
  species all of which present a natural colourful
  endearing sight. The garden has a temperate
  climate ideal for a variety of plants, shrubs,
  ferns, and bonsai. During the summer month of
  May, a special two-day exhibition of flowers is
  held here with various flower related activities
  and prizes given to the best display. All these
  account for a charmingly scenic delight to the
  senses and makes it among the best places to
  visit in Ooty.  

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1. Botanical Garden

• Location Vannarapettai, Ooty
• Timings 630 AM to 630 PM
• Entry fees INR 30 for adults and INR 15 for
  children
• Activities/Attractions Cork Tree (only one
  species in India), Paper Bark tree and Monkey
  Puzzle tree (even the monkeys cannot climb it)

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2. Ooty Lake
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2. Ooty Lake

• This manmade lake was artificially constructed
  just for the fishing purpose but is now one of
  the most popular tourist attractions in Ooty.
  This lake is very popular for its boating and the
  boathouse here provides paddle boats, motor
  boats, and rowing boats.  A graceful and
  refreshing ride on the calm waters is a very
  popular activity enjoyed by family and honeymoon
  couples. Cycling and horse riding around the lake
  is another favourite amongst tourists. For a
  quick tour around the lake, there is even a mini
  train for the kids. The beautiful lake spread
  over an area of 65 acres is surrounded by
  Eucalyptus trees and one can also see small
  streams flowing down the hills around it and is
  brimmed with shops selling local products as well
  as beautiful shawls and stoles.

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2. Ooty Lake

• While visiting Ooty Lake, dont forget to pay a
  visit to the Wax Museum right next to the lake. A
  visit to this museum is not only informative but
  also thrilling especially for kids who are left
  in awe by the beautiful wax statues stationed
  inside the 130-year old Colonial Mansion in Ooty.
  One can see numerous look-alike wax statues of
  eminent personalities of Indian history and
  culture.
• Location Ooty Lake, Ooty, The Nilgiris
• Timings 930 AM to 630 PM
• Entry fees INR 10 for Indians and INR 560 for
  foreigners
• Activities/Attractions Wax museum, boating,
  sightseeing, photography, shopping, and walking

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3. Needle View Hillpoint
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3. Needle View Hillpoint

• Away from the hustle and bustle of city-life,
  Needle View Hill Point also known as Oosi Malai
  is as an ideal place to calm your soul and spend
  quality time in the lap of nature with your dear
  ones. One can climb up the rocks and get a
  panoramic view of the splendid scenery all
  around. The cool breeze, the setting sun and the
  360-degree view of the surrounding terrain makes
  the whole experience more pleasant and romantic.
• Needle View Hillpoint derives its name from a
  cone-shaped rock inhabiting it and is much more
  than just a viewpoint. Leagues apart from a usual
  sunrise and sunset point, its a gorgeous place
  and is quite different from other sunrise and
  sunset points. The drive from Ooty all the way to
  this spot is another major draw, which offers
  tourists breathtaking views of grasslands and
  valley of the Nilgiris. Nature enthusiasts find
  it thoroughly enchanting and such surroundings
  transport them to an entirely different world.

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3. Needle View Hillpoint

• Tip Make sure to carry some warm clothes with
  you as the temperatures can stoop down during the
  end of the day even during monsoon. 
• Location Gudalur, Ooty Main Road, National
  Highway 67, Ooty
• Timings 800 AM to 600 PM
• Entry fees N/A
• Activities/Attractions Sightseeing, nature
  photography, and walking

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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

• A trip to Ooty is incomplete without embarking on
  a ride in the Toy Train run by the Nilgiri
  Mountain Railway, which gives its passengers a
  lifetime experience as it chugs its way through
  captivating landscapes, dense forests, and
  sparkling river with the sun shining brightly
  over them. The Toy Train was built by the
  Britishers and is said to be the steepest track
  in Asia. As the train climbs to higher altitudes
  one can witness how treasured Nilgiri is, and
  from your seat, you can have a panoramic view of
  the sparkling blue waterfalls, lush green
  forests, steep hills, plunging ravines, fragrant
  tea plantations, and breathtaking locales. At the
  end of the journey, you will not regret spending
  5 hours on this 46 kilometres track as it is a
  never to be forgotten experience.
• The journey commences from Mettupalayam up till
  Udagamandalam and crosses 250 bridges and 16
  tunnels while passing through a number of other
  stations on the way including Coonoor, Kellar,
  Wellington, Lovedale, and Ootacamund. 

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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

• The hit song Chaiyya Chaiyya staring Shahrukh
  Khan and Malaika Arora Khan dancing on top of a
  train was shot on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  with the Nilgiri Mountains in the background.
  Nature enthusiasts and photography buffs would
  love to be in such surroundings that transport
  them to an entirely different world.
• Location The one-way journey starts from
  Metupalaiyam at 710 AM and arrives in Ooty at
  1200 PM and from Ooty, it starts again at 300
  PM
• Entry fees The ticket costs INR 205 and can be
  booked from IRCTC website.
• Activities/ Attractions Train ride, sightseeing,
  nature photography

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5. Rose Garden
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5. Rose Garden

• Lying in the heart of Ooty on the slopes of the
  Elk Hills, this mesmerizing garden will not fail
  in taking your heart away. Called by multiple
  names like the Centenary Rose Park, the
  Jayalalithaa Rose Garden, and the Nootranju Roja
  Poonga, it is a true paradise for nature lovers
  who are captivated by its lush gardens with areas
  dedicated to captivating perfumed roses. As you
  walk around the garden you feel like you have
  entered a different world altogether. Built-in
  1995 to commemorate the Centenary Flower Show,
  this is one of the famous botanical gardens
  maintained by the Horticulture Department of
  Tamil Nadu, covering a vast expanse of over four
  hectares on the hill slopes. One can spot a
  variety of roses in different colours, sizes,
  local, non-local, and hybrid. Families with kids
  as well as couples can be seen having a joyful
  time here. The annual flower show is the time the
  garden has the highest production of colourful
  and fragrant roses and visitors can purchase
  saplings or beautiful bouquets for their loved
  ones.

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5. Rose Garden

• The layout of the garden consists of bowers with
  rose creepers, Pergolas, and Rose Tunnels, and
  there is an observation centre called the Nila
  Maadam, from where tourists can get a beautiful
  view of the whole garden. With an assortment of
  about 20,000 roses and 2,800 plants, it has one
  of Indias largest collections of roses.
• Location Horticulture House, Elk Hill Rd, Bombay
  Castel, Ooty
• Timings 830 AM to 600 PM
• Entry fees INR 20 per person
• Activities/Attractions Flower show, bowers,
  fountains, Nilamaadam, variety of roses, view
  points, and Gazebos

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6. Emerald Lake
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6. Emerald Lake

• Emerald Lake situated in Emerald Village at a
  short distance from the main city of Ooty, is a
  part of the Silent Valley National Park in the
  Nilgiri District. Away from the maddening crowd,
  this serene lake with its picturesque
  surroundings, green Nilgiri slopes, and beautiful
  tea plantations offers a perfect place to enjoy a
  leisurely time in the lap of nature and
  tranquillity. It is not overcrowded by tourists
  and is one of the unexplored and virgin places of
  this South Indian hill station. For families,
  its a perfect picnic spot and for nature
  photography enthusiasts, bird lovers,
  ornithologists, and landscape artists, the
  delightful place provides a perfect subject and
  composition. The azure blue water of this
  charming lake and the woods around it are home to
  a number of colourful native birds. For a better
  experience of the region, one can indulge in
  trekking and mountain biking around the lake or
  just sit and chill with a book or a fishing rod
  and enjoy the breathtaking view. Strolling around
  the Tea Gardens near the lake is another
  experience, which is a must for city dwellers and
  tourists. Nilgiri tea is famous for its strong
  flavourful taste and easily available in shops
  near the lake and one can be sure of the quality
  and authenticity when purchasing it from here.

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6. Emerald Lake

• Location Emerald Village
• Timings 900 AM to 600 PM
• Entry fees N/A
• Activities/Attractions Trekking, mountain
  biking, bird-watching, photography, sightseeing,
  and fishing
• Revive yourself along with your family and
  friends with an eventful vacation by rushing to
  the heart-winning tourist places to see in Ooty.
  This southern gem will take your breath away with
  its bountiful greenery and awe-inspiring scenery,
  allowing you to relish the nuances of nature at
  its best. The spellbinding magic of this quaint
  little hill station never gets old, regardless of
  how many times you visit. Each season in Ooty
  presents the town in a new form and none of the
  seasons is too harsh for its visitors.  The
  Queen of Hill Stations looks forward to serving
  you a delightful treat away from home, in the lap
  of nature. Be it the heritage toy train or the
  pristine waters of the Emerald Lake, the tourist
  attractions here leave no stone unturned to make
  you crave for more. Ooty is an ideal destination
  for you to revive yourself along with your
  friends and family.

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