Ooty Tourism - A Heavenly Holiday

Need a vacation that is rejuvenating and instills a sense of joy in you? If yes, then Ooty or Udhagamandalam India is just the right option for you. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Udhagamandalam or Ooty oozes freshness from its every nook and corner. From the first to last minute of your trip, you will feel highly elated at having chosen Ooty India for your tourism.

Where is Ooty?

Ooty is a hill station located in the state of Tamil Nadu in south India. It occupies the area that is 7,347 feet above sea level on the Nilgiri Hills. It is around 105 kms away from the city of Coimbatore and a little above 550 kms from the capital city of Tamil Nadu – Chennai.

Places to Visit in Ooty

Ooty Lake – A product of the efforts of Mr. John Sullivan, the district collector of Ooty in 1825, Ooty Lake pulls visitors with its beauty as well as a couple of activities option available. The lake which is 40 feet deep invites you to enjoy boating and fishing. Though the activities to be enjoyed here are not dangerous yet a proper permission and a bit of precaution is required.

The Doddabetta Peak – Enjoy a trek tour to the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills on your Ooty tourism. The Doddabetta Peak, at an altitude of 2623 m, offers spectacular sceneries to those who take the effort to reach its zenith

How to Reach Ooty

By Air – Coimbatore at a distance of 105 kms from Ooty serves the purpose of nearest airport to Ooty. Since Coimbatore receives flights from all major destinations of India, Ooty too gets well connected with them.

By Rail – For those who are travelling by train, the Nilgiri Express from Chennai reaches till Mettupalyam from where either a bus or a steam train can be used to reach Ooty. For much better rail service, Coimbatore is yet again a better option.

By Road – Ooty can be conveniently reached by road from different cities of not only Tamil Nadu but also other states like Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. There are also regular bus services available from destinations like Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, Calicut, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tirupathi and Cochin.

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The Famous Hill Stations of South India

The South India hill stations fascinate the globetrotters for their picturesque locations and tranquil environment. The scenic beauty of lush green hill are the real treat for visitor's eyes.

Popular Hill Stations in South India

Kodaikanal Tours
Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill stations in India. For its immense natural charm, the hill resort is also known as the 'Princess of hill stations'. Enjoy the panoramic view of lofty mountains, cascading waterfalls and meandering streams on your Kodaikanal tours. Kodaikanal lake, Bear shola falls, Berijam lake, Bryant park and Palani hills are major places to see in Kodaikanal.

Ooty Travel
Ooty also referred as the 'Queen of hill stations' steals the hearts of nature lovers. Ooty travel tours take you to the forested mountain and wide-spread grasslands of the hill station. It is also a dwelling place of several animal species and large varieties of plants and trees. Ooty tourism also offers wonderful opportunity for sightseeing of Ooty lake, boat house, Ketty valley and stone house.

Coonoor Tour
Beat your handover by visiting Coonoor, situated amidst the Nilgiri mountains. The panorama of sprawling vegetation, grassy meadows, crystal clear waterfalls and profusion of Rhododendrons Sunflowers and Marigold beckon every nature lover. Also visit Pomological station, Sim's park, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's nose, Pasteur institution, Lady Canning's seat and Law falls on Coonoor tour.

Idukki Tour
The small hill station in Kerala, Idukki is a perfect summer retreat for the tourist. The hill station in south India is endowed with fresh water streams, lavish woods Idukki, undulating slopes covered with carpets of tea and coffee plantations and wildlife sanctuaries. Take Idukki tour to explore other famous attractions like Nadukani, Painavu, Kulamavu, Kalliyanathandu, Cheruthoni, Palkulamedu, Malankara reservoir, Thommankuthu and Keezharkuthu.