When it comes to visit south India, Ooty is on the minds of many a people. Ooty is a world-famous tourist destination, a twin town with Coonoor located in the Nilgiri district of southern state Tamilnadu. A number of Bollywood, Hollywood and Tollywood movies, known for their scenic moments, were shot in the sectors of Ooty. The esteem and charm of this hill station can be easily seen in the last statement. With a year round pleasant weather, Ooty invites romance and serenity seekers in its lap from across the globe.
Being such a popular tourist hub, you can find travel
agencies offering different sorts of Ooty holiday packages to
their customers. Using their tie-ups with luxury hotels in Ooty,
they send their guests to this nature’s abode. If you too are planning to gaze
the nature closely in Ooty, do not forget to check out these below top tourist
attractions in and around the city:
Botanical Garden
– This elevated garden is located at the slope of the Doddabetta peak in Ooty.
The green valleys, and fairly decorated green sculptures, and vast sea of
botanical world are the best charms of this attraction. When you visit the
botanical garden, do not forget to pay your visit to the Doddabetta Peak, which
is also a key tourist attraction of the city.
Avalanche Lake – In Ooty, if you
haven’t seen the Avalanche Lake, then you haven’t seen much. It is nestled at
28th kilometer stone from the main city. With taxi, it is barely a
half-an-hour distance.
Rose Garden – Owned by the state
government, this is the largest Rose Garden in India which is situated right
there in the middle of the city, showcasing thousands of varieties of roses,
from all over the world.
Pykara River – The second most
amazing sightseeing options, Pykara River site is in vicinity from the main
city area, and can be reached via taxi and bus. Around the Pykara River, you
can catch wildlife diversities and waterfalls that are there to full the memory
of your mobile phone camera.
Mudumalai National Park – Best for couples, adventurers, and family trips, the Mudumalai
National Park is spread over an enormous area, to the northwestern side of
Nilgiri Hills. It is a tiger and bird reserve.
Sims Park – Located in the middle of Coonoor, one of the oldest park in the
town with activity for children and variety in flowers and medicinal trees etc.
Toy train Ride – No need to explain much on this British raj steam engine driven
slow moving wagons thro’ forest and hilly terrains. This ride definitely takes
you the best of holiday memories for the entire family.
