Ooty,
also known as Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, which lies 7,349 ft above sea
level in the Nilgiris, is known as the Queen of southern hill resorts of
India. Situated in the Nilgiris, this famous hill station is at the junction
of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, three southern states of India.Ooty, as
it is popularly known, spreads over an area of 36 sq miles, and the
temperature ranges from 25 degree celsius in summers, to near freezing in
winters. It offers spectacular scenic beauty and salubrioud climate. The
lush vegetation and the lavender-blue sheen of the mountains here offer a
promising and peaceful rejuvenating summer.
Sightseeing at Ooty :
Botanical Gardens : Laid out in 1847, the Government Botanical
Gardens is the most beautiful jewel on the crown of the "Queen of Hill
Stations". There are over 650 species of plants housed in the garden.
The fossil of a tree trunk believed to be 20 million years old is preserved
here. The garden spread over 22 hectares possess lush green lawns, six
sections comprising varieties of tree species, variety of ferns, fashioned
beds, an Italian formal garden, flowering plants, house ferns, orchids and
nurseries.
Ooty Lake View : The lake is another major attraction and boating is
very popular here. The artificial lake, shimmering under the gentle sun is a
popular site for the tourists. Pony rides are available along the road
skirting of the lake.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary : Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary offers a
leisurely ride on elephant-back through its forest trails, with a view of
varied flora and fauna, as well as ever-changing symphonies of birdsong.
Art Gallery : It is situated about 2 km from Ooty on way to Mysore.
The Art Gallery has various collections of contemporary paintings, items of
tribal objects, district's ecological details and representative sculptural
arts and crafts of Tamilnadu.
Nasiyan Jain Temple : Nasiyan Jain Temple is located on Prithvi Raj
Road and devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdeoji. The temple is
greatly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains. There is a museum alongside
the temple. The construction of the temple began in 1864 and opened to the
public in 1895.
Best Season to Visit : Through out the year.
Reaching Ooty
Air : Coimbatore, 105 km from Ooty, is the nearest airport. Indian
Airlines has flight to Coimbatore from Bangalore, Cochin and Chennai. The
Blue Mountain Express to Ooty is from Mettupalayam (47 km).
Rail : Mettupalayam at a distance of 40 kms is the nearest railhead.
Ooty has its own railhead at a distance of 8 kms, which receives only toy
trains.
Road : All the important towns of Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka
are connected to Ooty by road.
STD/ISD Codes
If dialing from India -------0423 (number)
If dialing from Abroad ------++91-423 (number)
Shopping in Ooty
Ooty offers some uniquely interesting shopping experiences. Local products
include a range of aromatic and medicinal oils and essence extracted from
herbs, woods and flowers; a range of garden-fresh teas; fresh fruits,
vegetables and spices; and a variety of local fabrics and crafts and silver
jewellery.
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