Vacation Plans To Ooty

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Ooty is regarded as a capital of Nilgiri region and it is prominent as Queen of hill stations among the tourist routes. It is found to be at a distance of approximately 105 km away from Coimbatore. The altitude of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres and the highest peak being Doddabetta at an altitude of 2623 m.
Vacation plans to Ooty will be an adventurous and exciting experience as Nilgiris is considered as a trekker’s point. The place is a landscape by nature and the hills abound in trek for avid nature lovers. Ooty proffers various trek routes that differ in distance, height and terrain. Parsons valley is a base camp where the tourist may start their trekking to several points inside the Western Ghats. Mudumalai Sancturay lies in Eastern Ghats that open panorama for adventurous tourists. Trekking pamphlets are accessible with the Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWLEA). The guides have sound knowledge of certain areas and if it is required then their services may be hired. Hang-gliding courses are also systematized during March to May annually. For any assistance, tourist ...
... officer can be contacted that is available with support of the Department of Tourism.
A summer festival is organised annually during the month of May in the Botanical Gardens, that is an additional attraction in Ooty tourism. The pride of the festival is the Flower Show and Cultural programmes are held for those who are interested in traditional classical arts. Trekking is adventure sports and the part of the festivals.
Vacation plans to Ooty also gives an opportunity to the tourist to shop around the town. Ooty is considered as a leisure shopping place. It offers Nilgiri products including Nilgiri tea, fruits, natural oils like Eucalyptus, Toda embroideries, plant nurseries are easily accessible in the city. For the shopping of general fruits and groceries co-operative Super Market and Municipal Market are regarded as best places to shop. Kairali of Kerala Handicrafts and Poompuhar of Tamil Nadu Handicrafts have their showrooms close to Super Market Buildings on Charring Cross.
There are several tourist attractions that are enjoyed and visited by friends and families. For instance Botanical gardens are regarded as a popular tourist attraction for those who come to Ooty. It is lie on the lower slopes of Dodabetta peak and sprawl over 50 acres. Other attractions of the region are Government Museum, Kalhatty falls, Rose Garden, etc.