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Travel Guide To Ooty By: Ooty is one of the most popular hill station locat
Ooty is one of the most popular hill station located in the southern part of India and is also locally known by the name of Ootacamund. Located in the district of Nilgiri in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is popular for its pleasant weather and vibrant scenery, which is why travellers come here in large flocks throughout the year. A proper travel guide to Ooty is necessary to make the most of the holidays. At the end of the 18th century, Ooty was occupied by the East India Company and it was because of the regions pleasant weather it was considered as the summer capital of the British Empire at that time. The economic development of the hill station is very much dependant on tourism sector and agriculture.
The nearest town to the Ooty region is Coimbatore, which is about 105 km away. Ooty is well connected to all the major cities with the help of railway service and road transport. Often referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty is popular among the travellers for the dense forests, charming flowers and massive tea estates that offer a very pleasant view to the travellers. Most of the hotels and resorts here are located near to the Nilgiri hill ranges and the Teas estates so that guests can enjoy a pleasant view within the comfort similar to that of a home. The cheap stay options available here in the form of holiday inns and lodges offer a comfortable stay environment similar to that of a real home to the guests along with all the basic facilities.
Some of the popular sightseeing attractions located here include the Dobabetta Peak, Lamb's Rock and the Botanical gardens. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a very popular sightseeing attraction especially for the nature lovers. Boating is also a popular activity among the international as well as domestic travellers over here. For those who are planning a trip to Ooty, advanced booking is highly recommended as most of the hotels here are already occupied in the peak seasons.
The climatic conditions in Ooty is that of Tropical Wet type and the best time to visit the region will be in the winters to enjoy the extreme cold climate. Travellers are advised to carry along woollen wears to deal with the extremely cold climate. Searching the internet database can prove to be one of the best travel guide to Ooty.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Ooty Weekend Getaway Places By: Ooty is the most picturesque hill station of Tamil
Ooty is the most picturesque hill station of Tamil Nadu state, India. The place is also referred as the Scotland of the east and often frequented by tourist for spending holidays. The long form of the name Ooty is ‘Ootacamund', which is an anglicized name for Udhagamandalam, it means abode of clouds in Sanskrit. The town of Ooty is beautifully situated on Nilgiris mountain range at the height of 7347 feet above sea level. The place is famous for its scenic beauty and landscapes, which are formed by undulating hills and long stretched teagardens. Ooty, as a holiday spot is quite famous among national and international tourists and people from all over the places come here to see the famous Ooty weekend getaway places all round the year.
Ooty is located at a distance of 296 Km from Bangalore and 564 Km from Chennai. Being its closeness from these two metropolitan cities, travellers attract to this place for spending their weekends. The climate of this place stays hospitable and pleasant, which is about 15 to 20 °C year round, hence it can be visited at anytime.
Ooty houses several tourist sites that one can visit during tour to this town. Some of the most visited Ooty weekend getaway places are tea gardens, Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, old Churches, Charing Cross, Ootacmund Club, Ketti Valley, and beautiful picnic spots. Ooty is blanketed with tea gardens for miles to miles, which adds extra charm to the beauty of this place. Botanical Gardens of Ooty are main attractions of this town.
These gardens are known for their shady trees fossilised tree trunk, which is said to old for more than 20 million years. The gardens are visited by tourists at the time of Summer Festival, which is held in the month of May. The town has an artificial lake, which is a popular spot for boating, pony rides, and toy train ride. The town is home to beautiful churches of British time namely Union Church, St Stephen's, Kandal Church and Holy Trinity Church. Ketti Valley of Ooty covered with mist and clouds and offers mesmerising views in winter.
Apart from the famous Ooty weekend getaway places, the town is famous for its adventure and recreational activities. Once you arrive here, you can enjoy activities like golfing, hang-gliding, trekking, camping, horse ridding and ride in toy train from Ooty to Mettupalayam. The best adventure spot of the town are Dodda Betta Mountain.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Places To Travel In Ooty By: The beautiful town of Ooty, also referred to as Oo
The beautiful town of Ooty, also referred to as Ootacamund, is a popular hill station situated in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu. It is also popularly called as ‘the queen of hill stations' as it is the most popular hill station of not only Tamil Nadu but of entire India. The whole region of Ooty was under the rule of East India Company during the 18th century. The famous warrior Tipu Sultan is said to be the first king that extended his border into this region by constructing a hideout cave like structure.
Earlier, this place used to be a tribal land, which was occupied by the ‘todas' and some other tribes. The place where these tribes used to exist is now known as ‘the old Ooty'. Currently, the economy of this town is mainly based on its tourism and agriculture. The most significant feature of this hill station is its immensely beautiful surroundings. These surroundings comprise mesmerizing landscapes, mountains, and valleys along with many species of flowers.
To capture this immense beauty of Ooty, many movies have also been filmed here. Ooty is also known as a major centre of medicine manufacturing. It is also an ideal place to see the beauty of Nilgiri Hills or Blue Mountains more closely. Major portion of the land of Ooty is covered by eucalyptus trees and kurunji flowers that bloom here every twelve years. These flowers also form a major attraction for the tourists during the year they bloom.
The area where these flowers bloom is also one of the best places to travel in Ooty due to its location amidst the Blue Mountains. Along with this place, there are many other significant places to visit and explore in the hill station of Ooty. Its sightseeing attractions provide a perfect mix of man-made and natural sightseeing attractions. These attractions include several mountain peaks, lakes, viewpoints, national parks, museums, dams, and much more.
The best places to travel in Ooty include Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tribal Museum, Doddabetta Peak, Pykara, Pine forest, Wenlock Downs, Kamaraj Sagar Dam, Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Needle hill viewpoint, Parsons Valley Reservoir, Emerald Lake, Avalanche Lake, Porthimund Lake, Upper Bhavani, and many more. There is also a popular Stone House in the area, which is said to be the first bungalow constructed in Ooty. Its Wax Museum called the ‘Wax World' is also quite an attraction. It houses look-alike wax statues of several significant personalities.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Time To Travel To Jaipur – Festive Colors Of The Pink City By: Flin
Jaipur is the royal city of India and a popular tourist destination across the world. Jaipur, situated in the desert cape of Rajasthan is regarded as the first planned city of the country and therefore is the most well maintained among all Indian cities.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Travel Agencies Cater You With Cheap Flights By: Peeter Freeman
People are traveling much more than ever before. Unfortunately, the ever rising cost of fuels and airline operations has resulted in the major airlines raising fees in many areas associated with flying such as charging more for baggage. But then, travelers do not have to worry about the expensive flight tickets as there are many options to reduce the costs of flights. The ones that rise high to appear as a one stop solution when you know what to look for and where to look, are the cheap flights.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Find The Best Rome Luxury Apartments At Unbelievable Prices By: maryparker
One of your biggest worries when you are out on a vacation is your stay. You are out with your family for a vacation in Rome and you want them to give the best experience when it comes to your stay.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Time To Travel To Shimla – Experience Relaxing Summer Holidays By: Flin
Shimla is the largest hill city of India and also the most popular tourist town of the country that attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Enjoy Several Golf Resorts In Taba Tours By: Shubhra Joshi
Plan your holidays in Taba and enjoy golfing in your holidays with family and friends. This city offer different interesting golf resorts to spend quality time.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Cheap Hotels In Shimla – Cozy Stay Amidst The Himalayas By: Flin
Shimla is a popular hill city resting amidst the lofty Himalayan peaks. This charming hill city has been successfully driving tourists from all over the country and outside and fascinating them with its exquisite beauty.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Ladakh Tour - A Ride Through The Mightiest Mountains By: Mary John
Leh Ladakh Trekking gives you wide options to make your trip the best. Ladakh is one of the best trekking spot in the world. It gives great opportunity to explore the innermost beauty of the mountains. Tour Ladakh and be gifted to visit the unique places. Ladakh tour gives ample opportunity for adventure tourism.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-05)
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