OOTY

Ooty - Queen of the Nilgiris"

Ooty:-

Ooty is the majestic queen of the Hills. The towering mountains with green cover by tea estates and vegetable fields are a sight . As you drive up through  roads, past the thrilling u-turns, the mesmarization  called “Ooty” begins. Or, you could have an completely  new experience and travel up the mountain in the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. As the train covers up the hill, you get a excellent  view of the scenic vista. As the train travels through the tunnels and passes through forests of eucalyptus trees, you get to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.. 

Ooty has been on the  top  list for summer vacation destination from the time of the British Raj. Yes, the british people  found the climate and landscape of the Nilgiri Mountain similar to their mother  land that they even made Ooty as their capital. After independence, Ooty began to develop as a major tourist destination, more so for those who were looking to escape the summer heat and still enjoy a holiday within their budget. From that day, till today , ooty  hill station has been a prime  vacation spot for people from all over the country.

What makes Ooty an Amazing Vacation Destination?

BEST TIME TO VISIT OOTY

On season

March 15th to May 15th is On Season  in Ooty , Best time for family to visit Ooty, because  most of the schools in south will be on  holidays  and the climate in ooty  will be the  best  when measured to other south state.

Off season

June 1st to September 15thBest time for budget travelers, Get low cost accommodation and less crowded sightseeing places , but climate could be any time drizzling (Some time heavy rain). 

How To Reach Ooty

There are different modes of transportation facilities are available to reach Ooty.

 By Air

 By Bus

.By Train

TPLACES TO VSISIT IN OOTY:

1.Botanical Garden Overview

Ooty Botanical Garden, spread over a huge area of 22 hectares and with more than 650 species of flowers and trees.The attraction  of the garden is a fossil tree that is believed to be 20 million years old. Another attraction here is the Toda tribe  towards the top of the garden. Be in to the lifestyle and culture of this tribe during your visit .
 Opening Closing Time8:30 am to 6:30 pm (Daily)

·       Entrance FeeRs. 20 per person

·       Park and Garden For Kids

2.Pykara Waterfall Overview

Pykara Waterfall is at a distance of  20 kilometres from Ooty, is a excellent picnic spot with a lake, pine trees and of course, the waterfall. Pykara will defnitely inspire the photographer in you. Adventures peopleb will enjoy speedboat rides available at the lake, while honeymooners may like to take long walks in the area of  pine trees.

·       Opening Closing TimeTime for boat ride: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Government Museum Overview

If you are looking to have some fun while you gain some knowledge , then take your kids to the Government Museum. Which is Located on Mysore Road, it is a storehouse of interesting 
artefact  of tribal art and culture then it  offers you a great way to learn about the history of ancient India.

·       Opening Closing Time10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed on Friday, second Saturday and National Holidays

·       Entrance FeeFree entry

Rose Garden Overview

The Government Rose Garde is one of the largest rose gardens in India and also a popular tourist attraction. The beautiful garden consists of  some of the largest collections of roses in the country including miniature roses, hybrid tea roses, floribunda, ramblers, black and green roses and many other unique varieties. The Rose Garden is not only a attractive  for the eyes and the senses but also a must-visit for those interested in horticulture.

·       Opening Closing Time8:30 am to 6 pm (Daily)

·       Entrance FeeRs 20 per person, Rs 30 extra for a still camera and Rs 75 extra for a video camera

Tea Museum Overview

A  place which is must-visit for all tea lovers, Tea Museum, located side  to the Dodabetta Tea Factory in Ooty is a  1-acre area surrounded by tea plantations and the magnificent Nilgiri Mountains.

 It helps u to Learn all about the evolution of tea at the museum where you will find three broad sections on the history of tea - Origins to Tea in India and Evolution of Tea in the Nilgiris. One must  to visit the souvenir shop where you can find a variety of tea leaves, souvenir cups, plates and more to buy..

·       Opening Closing Time10 am to 6 pm (Daily)

·       Entrance FeeRs 250 per pers

WHERE  TO STAY IN OOTY:

Vinnca West Downs Heritage Resort:

Located in Ooty, 2.9 km from Ooty Lake, Vinnca West Downs Heritage Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and valet parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. 

Leopard Rock Wilderness Resort: