Ooty Attractions
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. 
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