Aptly
called the queen of southern hills, Ooty is located in the
southern state of Tamil Nadu. The original name of the place
was Udhagamandalam, but with the advent of the British, it
was rechristened as Ooty. Every year, it draws thousands of
tourists who come to Ooty to escape from the dry and dusty
summer days of the plains.
Ooty, one of the best honeymoon places in
India, with your life partner to start the journey of your
life in the smoky hills and misty forests. You will feel nostalgic
about the unforgettable moments of your life amongst the virgin
mountain breeze and a hint of romance everywhere in the air
in Ooty. Ooty is a perfect honeymoon destination for you if
you prefer the silence of Nature and the songs of creation.
This hilly
region came under the rule of the British East India Company
when it signed a treaty with Tipu Sultan at Srirangapatnam
in the year 1799. It was developed into a hill station on
the initiative of John Sullivan, a District Collector in the
British Raj. A government house was built and a typical British
lifestyle developed with the setting up of cottages and clubs,
with facilities for tennis, golf, and horse riding. Numerous
tea estates make Ooty a great destination for a honeymoon
in India.
Ooty
is one of the main towns of Nilgiris. There is something special
about Ooty with that lushy vegetation, the funnel-shaped blossoms
covering the hills in floral profusion and the lavender-blue
flowers spread over the mountains will pack you with memories
for a lifetime. Ooty is nestled amid four majestic hills -
Doddabetta, Snowdon, Elk Hill and Club Hill. Part of the Nilgiri
range conjoins the western and eastern ghats.
Glenmorgan, densely populated with forests
spread 17 km from town and rich in eucalyptus, wattle and
rhododendron plantations gives an overview of the plateaus
of Mysore.
Dodabetta, the second highest peak in the
Western Ghats. Dodabetta, 2,638 meter tall, towers over the
surrounding hills and lies about 10 km from Ooty. The mountain
hike to the top is not as challenging as the Himalayas. It
will leave you with an experience of splendidly gorgeous view
from up there.
In Ooty,
Tea and Tourism Festival celebrated in the month of January
is a festival worth a visit. Ooty has pleasant climate throughout
the year. Though the place can be visited throughout the year,
the ideal time is from February to May and September to November.
Cotton clothing is apt for the summer months whereas woolens
are required for the winters.
Getting There
Places of interest
Doddabetta
Peak:
It stands at 2623m high in the Nilgiri chain of mountains. If
your trip is made on a clear day visible all around you will
be Coonoor, Wellington, Mettupalayam, and Coimbatore. If it's
an exceptionally crisp day, you might even see Mysore.
Botanical Garden: These beautiful gardens have
different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants,
Eucalyptus trees and several old trees. One of the main attractions
here is the fossilized tree trunk, which is about 20 million
years old. During the month of May every year, a Summer Festival
is held here. Major attractions of the festival are the flower
shows, the cultural programs relating to classical arts, and
adventure sports like trekking. Ooty
Lake: Built in 1825, the 2.5-km-long Ooty Lake is
a place worth visiting. You can go for boating and fishing
in this lake. For fishing you need a prior permission. A racecourse
is also located near the lake. A mini-train takes the visitors
around the lake.
Kodanadu View Point: On the eastern edges of the
Nilgiris, at about 16 km from Kotagiri, lies the Kodanadu
View Point. An exclusive panoramic view of the tea estates
and the Moyar River from either side of the road can be seen.
There is a watchtower from where you can view the Rangasamy
peak and pillar.
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