Ooty tourist places is one of the most famous Hill station for Couple in Idukki district in Tamilnadu.
The Hill station is popular for the Greenery of Tea-plantation ,Beautifull Mountain, Gorgeous waterfalls and makes Queen of the Hill stations.
The Queen of Ooty (OotyKamund) hill stations, also called Blue Mountain, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India.
This hill station has lush mountains and lofty hills with magnificent natural beauty.
Ooty is the headquarters of Nilgiri district, situated in Western Ghats at an altitude of 7,500 feet. Ooty was the previous summer retreat of the British.
John Sullivan, the collector of Coimbatore, who founded the first European settlement here, stumbled during one of the rare flowering discoveries of Ooty in the 19th century during the delightful scenes of Ooty.
Ooty or Oatakamund, the name of the local Toda comes from Udhandhamandalam, which means the village of huts. Tamil ‘Whottai’ is a species of dwarf bamboos grown in forests, ‘Kai’ which means a fruit or green stuff in the middle and in the end, Tanda ‘Munda’ means a village.
However, Ooty was known as ‘WOTYKAMUND’ in the Madras Gazette during British rule.
There are four majestic hills in Ooty – nodes in the aread created by Doddabeta, Snowden, Elk Hill and Club Hill. These hills are part of the Nilgiri Mountains, which are actually the sites of the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Ooty has evolved into a ‘honeymooners paradise’ and de-facto filming space. In addition to coffee and tea gardens, trees such as the conifers, pine and fatty dots spread in the hilly terrain and surrounding areas of Ooty.
You will also come in many Nilgiri trenches while traveling. In a trendy and clement air, the fresh scent of the Nilgiri trees will make you believe psychedelic.
The flower-shaped flowers will fill the flowers and the lavender-blue flowers spread over the mountains and filled with memories for a lifetime.
There are many places to see in Ooty. Scenic Valley scenes, cool forest ranges, beautiful flora and bustling music of wildlife.
Its essentially a tea town, with most of the tea plantations now owned by the TATA Tea Company.
9 famous Ooty tourist places
Doddabetta Peak Ooty tourist places
Kotagiri Rd, about 10 km east of the highest peak of 2623 meters, is a great place to enjoy the spectacular view of hill valleys and peaks. The place is very quiet. There is a good view tower at this place, in which you can use the high-power TTDC telescope to see the surrounding places. On a bright day, there may be a bird’s eye view of the coasts of Coimbatore and Mysore, barracks of the plateau city Ooty and Coonoor and Wellington can also be seen at some distance.
Paykara Lake Ooty tourist places
Lake Paykar is a great example of the excellence of nature and it is about 30 km from Mudumalai National Park. Is located at a distance. The view of the lake is amazing and panoramic and its water is green. It is the biggest lake in the Nilgiris district and the broken people regard it as sacred. The Vennock Downs is a large green grassland which is a popular tourist destination and is located near the lake. The Tamil Nadu Tourism and Development Department manages a boathouse on this lake. There is also a restaurant in this boathouse and it can also be visited by the lake. The bridge on the main road is the perfect place to take photographs and a thrilling view can be seen from here. There is also a dam and a power plant on the payka river. Time: 8:30 am – 5.00 pm Admission Fee: Nothing (for the lake), Rs 550.
Pykara Waterfall Ooty tourist places
Located at a distance of 20 km from Ooty, Pykaara Falls is a great picnic spot surrounded by pine trees. This place is also famous for photography. You can enjoy a speedboat ride in this lake, with a long walk between pine trees. Here’s a boat and there is a restaurant near the waterfall, where you can enjoy snacks, while the ancient streams of water Beauty makes you mesmerized.
Botanical Garden Ooty tourist places
Ooty Botanical Garden is a horticultural area with more than 650 species of flowers and trees spread over 22 hectares of spacious area. The main attraction of the garden is a fossil tree, which is 20 million years old. Apart from this, there is also a Toda tribe in this garden. You can see their lifestyle and culture here. Flower show held here as a part of Ooty Summer Festival is a major attraction. Another popular attraction for the Botanical Garden is the Fossil Tree Trunk, which is said to be approximately 20 million years old. Various types of plants are worth seeing here.
Rose Garden Ooty tourist places
Rose Garden is another popular place to visit Ooty. Created by the Government of Tamil Nadu, this garden is spread over 4 hectares of land and proudly presents more than 20 thousand roses. A well-built garden, also claims to win the Garden of Excellence Award for South Asia from World Federation of Rose Societies. Ooty Rose Garden presents a unique background for the rose’s unique beauty and photography.
Ooty Wax Museum Ooty tourist places
Situated 2 km from the city center, Wax World is definitely the place to see in Ooty. Many real idols of great Indian celebrities have been displayed here. Some of the statues of this museum include Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mother Teresa, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, late Dr. A.P.J. Statues of many great people like Abdul Kalam have been displayed here. Along with these, replica of locals and their lifestyle has been displayed here.
COONOR Ooty tourist places
Coonoor is a hill station that leaves an indelible impression on the mindset of tourists who come here, making the simple and surprising memories of childhood fresh. After coming to this hill station near world famous hill station of Ochkamund, you will be lost in the plea here. Located at an elevation of 1850 meters above sea level, it will instantly love you from the small alaisy city environment. During the migration of Coonoor you will never see the number of tourists coming here. Travelers can walk on this beautiful place, according to the time of your arrival in Coonoor, the number of passengers may be more or less. Coonoor is such a quiet place that despite the pleasures of the passengers and the sholagul, peace of this place is not dissolved, hence it has been named as the never-ending valley. Any visit to Coonoor is incomplete without riding on the hill road of Nilgiri. The train starts from Mettupalayam and climbs to the hill of Coonoor and then Ooty goes away. The magnificent natural scenes falling in the way make the passengers enchanting. Tourists should not roam the sight of Sims Park, Dolphin Nows, Durg Fort, Leambs Rock, Hidden Valley, Katari Falls and St. George Church because it is the most important tourist destination of Coonoor.
Sim’s Park Ooty tourist places
Sims Park is a major attraction of Coonoor, named after Madras Club’s secretary J. D. Sim’s 1874. This is a horticultural reserve. Its purpose is to preserve many rare species of plants, as well as the heart of the passengers who come here. The park spread over an area of 12 hectares has 1,000 species of plants. Some species, such as Kamelia, Magnolia and Pine, are protected in this park, built on the basis of Japanese thinking. They flourish in the cold environment of Coonoor and they can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The main attraction of Sims Park is the fruit and vegetable exhibition organized every year in which different types of agricultural and horticultural products are displayed. Sims Park is located at an elevation of 1780 meters above sea level in the upper part of Coonoor.
Lamb’s Rock Ooty tourist places
Lamb’s Rock is another famous tourist attraction of Coonoor. Have you ever climbed the peak and saw the plains below. Have you ever felt the joy of looking at the vast green and red landed area spread wherever you see it and have realized God has been for a while. If not, then you will realize this when Lamb’s Rock comes. Located 8 km from Coonoor, Lamb’s Rock offers spectacular views of the plains of Coimbatore to tourists. It is a great place to go to the picnic with family. Its name is named after Captain Lamb, who has worked tirelessly to make the path to this place. Lambs Rock falls in the way of another magnificent tourist place Dolphin Nose.
How To Reach Ooty
Ooty By Air:
Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore (CJB) is about 84 km away. Private and Government Busses available to reacah Ooty. Coimbatore Internation Airport—2-3Hr—>>Ooty.
Ooty By Train:
Coimbatore Jn(CBE) is 88 kms. Coimbatore Jn—-88km—>>Mettupalayam or New bus stand (near saibaba colony).—2-3Hr—Ooty.
Or
Coimbatore Jn—-Book Cab—3000/-(approx)—Ooty .
Ooty By Bus:
There is many busses goes to Ooty directly by major city. Check in Redbus or Online travel services. Mettupalayam or New bus stand (near saibaba colony), one can get frequent busses to Ooy and is best way to reach Ooty in reasonable price.
Ooty By Self Driven:
One can choose various options such as bus, cab, or private vehicle, It is one of the best way explore Ooty as one can get option to explore as per their own choice.
Where to stay in Ooty
Ooty Bus Stand or Government Botanical Garden is located centarally and is the best place to explore in Ooty. One can easily get good hotels, It cost under 1000-2000/-Per Night depends on Pick and off seasons.
Best Time To Visit Ooty
It is among one of the best place where visitors visit through-out the year. However, the Monsoon in the Month of March, April, May, June, July is the best time to visit.
Things To do in Ooty
* Book your hotel near Ooty Bus Stand or Government Botanical Garden is the best place to roam Ooty.
* BooK :: Car- 2500/ Per Day-(Approx or cheper)
Contact Hotel Owner, Local Street.
* Day 1, Day 2 by Car and Day 3 use Local transport.
Ooty Itinerary For 3 Days
Ooty tourist places day 1
- The Tea Factory and The Tea Museum
- Doddabetta Peak
- Pine Forest Shooting Spot
- Tree Park
- Wenlock Point
- Pykara Lake Boating
- Pykara Water Falls
Ooty tourist places day 2(Towards Connor)
- Sim’s Park
- Chocolate Manufacturing
- Lamb’s Rock
- Dolphin Nose View Point
- Thread Garden
- Ooty Lake
Ooty tourist places day 3
- Ooty Toy Train(Udhagamandalam Railway Station)
- Rose Garden
- Goverrnment Botanical Garden
Note: Toy Train Can Book Online or By Counter but better to book online by https://www.irctc.co.in/ to avoid crowd and sit confirmation.
Ooty Travel Cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.
- Food-3 Days : 3000/-
- Travel cost : 5000/-
- Hotel-2 Days : 3000/-
- Other Activity : 500/-
Total cost around 4,000-10,000 /-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.
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