About Ooty
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Niligiri District, Tamil Nadu |
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British In 1800 |
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Doddabetta |
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Summer Festival And The Tea And Tourism Festival |
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Welcome to one of the most breathtaking locations in entire India. Udhagamandalam is the official name of this hill station, but is more famous by the name Ooty and and is admiringly referred to as 'The Queen of Hill Stations'. Situated nearly 105 km from the city of Coimbatore, Ooty nestles in the Nilgiri Hills, nearly 7,347 m above sea level. As you enter the magnificent hill station of Ooty, you will be treated with excellent weather, deep forests, lush green slopes and landscape dotted with acres of tea gardens in both sides of the road.
The history of Ooty is that of Royalty and development. Ooty served as the Summer retreat for British Officers of Madras presidency and enjoyed a special reputation with them. Ooty developed thick and fast under their rule, most of which is still present in all its glory. The best is surely the railway network that was installed in Ooty. In fact, a ride in a steam train in Ooty has become one of the favorite attraction of tourists here.
While in Ooty, the best way to explore the surroundings of this quiet and small hill station is by trekking through the Nilgiri Hills. Walking along the well laid out tea gardens, taking in the aroma of fresh tea is truly a feeling for a lifetime. The best time to visit Ooty is February and May. During this period, aerosports is also an option for the tourists.
Main Attraction of Ooty
- Rose Garden
Covering an area of 4 hectares, Rose garden is divided into five terraces and is a wonderful spot for outings. There are approximately 2800 varieties of roses in the garden that mesmerize tourists of all ages. This is the largest collection of roses found anywhere in India. The park is situated at an altitude of nearly 2200 m and provides an unmatched views of surrounding areas. - Doddabetta Peak
Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. At distance of 10 Km from Ooty and at an altitude of 2623 m above sea level, Doddabetta Peak is among the most visited spot in and around Ooty. You are advised to trek to top of the peak for some wonderful moments. Not only is the trek through the woods a picturesque one, the views of the Nilgiri Hills that you will get once you reach the top are simply breathtaking. - Ooty Lake
Ooty lake is an artificial lake that was built by the then district collector John Sullivan in the year 1825. The lake is a famous option for picnics among locales as well as tourists as the lake offers opportunity for both boating and fishing. However, you will have to take prior permission from the officials for fishing in the lake. - Government Botanical Garden
Government Botanical Garden is home to few of the most rare species of plants, brought here from all corners of the world. The garden is open to public since 1848 and is maintained by Department of Horticulture. The park covers an area of nearly 22 hectares and is famous for a 20 million year old tree fossil, rare tree species like Lily Pond and Cork Tree. Do not forget to solve the puzzle of monkey-puzzle tree situated here. It is named so because monkeys can't climb this tree. - Deer Park
Situated just 1 km from the famous Ooty Lake, Deer Park is one of the very few high altitude wildlife parks in the country. Deer park is not a very big park and covers only 22 hectares. The main attraction of the park are chital and Sambar.
Accommodation in Ooty
Ooty being one of the most happening tourists destinations in India, sports numerous luxury hotels as well as budget hill resorts. There are hotels that are situated in the sedate countryside and there are hotels right in the heart of city center. You have the option to choose according to your convenience. Some of the good staying option in Ooty are Sullivan Court, Hotel Sinclair, Sterling Holiday Resort, Hotel The Monarch. Hotel Kluney Manor,Hotel Lakeview, Kings Cliff,
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How To Reach Ooty
- By Air
Coimbatore Airport at Peelamedu is the nearest airport to Ooty. It is nearly 100 km from here. Coimbatore receives flights from all major airports in the country. From the airport, the most convenient way to reach Ooty is by taking a taxi. There are privately run and state transport buses as well plying between the two cities. - By Rail
Ooty is well connected to all cities of Tamil nadu. You can reach Ooty from Chennai by taking Nilgiri Express that takes tourist till, Mettupalyam. From there, you can either take a bus or a steam train. Traveling by steam train is the advised way as surroundings on the route is breathtakingly attractive. - By Road
The well laid out road network connects Ooty to all the major cities of Tamil Nadu and nearby states. There is regular public and private bus services to and from Ooty. For traveling inside Ooty, local buses, taxis and rickshaws are easily available.
Ooty Adventure Tours
Adventure Resort : Destiny & Red Hill
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India is a country for its well known beauty of nature, hill stations, mountains, forests and wildlife sanctuaries, Among the various wildlife sanctuaries comes one of the famous and lavishly green wildlife sanctuary known as Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. Mudumalai is famous for its elephant habitat and this is one of India's best sanctuaries.
Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary was the first sanctuary in south India. The land is extremely varied with hills, valleys, narrow valleys, waterways and swamps. It includes of tropical moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests and scrub forests. Compared to the nearby reserves, the climate is warmer in Mudumalai.
The Famous Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary is situated at an elevation of 1000 mts and extends over an area of 321 sq km. Mudumalai sanctuary lies between Kerala and Karnataka states. Mudumalai is located in the thick forests of the northern Nilgiri Hills where the fantastic screenshot of the Western ghats meet the Eastern ghats, in Tamil Nadu, India.
The range of Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary is the same as in Bandipur (another famous sanctuary near it) but the Mudumalai has two features which makes different from its neighbors - the Moyar River and closeness to the Nilgiri mountain ranges which has variety of wildlife.
The Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary has varied mixture of flat land, rising and falling parkland, open grassland, swamp, valleys and nullas. The Mayyar River in this area shapes a sequence of spectacular view on its way from Udhagamandalam - Mysore highway. Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary could be reached from Mysore as well.
The main attraction in Mudumalai is Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary. The Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary was set up in 1932, established in 1940 as a sanctuary. Since then has emerged as an important wildlife conservation park of India.
ADVENTURE TOURS:
Adventure tours are not operated regularly. To visit all these places special permission from the Government is required. Always there will be a forest guide accompanied with the touristsAvalanches
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Avalanches have always occurred in the mountainous regions of the world though with the growth of winter-time recreations, fatalities have been on the rise since the 1950s. Avalanches claim over 150 lives each year worldwide and hundreds more are injured or trapped following an avalanche.
Ninety percent of all avalanches occur on moderate slopes with an angle of 30° to 45° (snow tends not to accumulate on steeper slopes). Avalanches occur when the gravity pushing the collection of snow at the top of the slope is greater than the strength of the snow itself. A change in temperature, a loud noise, or vibrations are all that are necessary to trigger one of these snowfalls that begin at a "starting zone." The avalanche continues down slope along the "track" and ultimately the avalanche fans out and settles in the "runout zone."
Internationally, the Alpine countries of France, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy experience the greatest number of avalanches and loss of life annually. The United States ranks fifth worldwide in avalanche danger. The states of Colorado, Alaska, and Utah are the most deadly.
Avalanche prevention and mitigation involves a variety of methods. Snow fences are built to prevent the buildup of snow in starting zones, structures are built to stabilize snow. deflecting walls are built to divert avalanche flows away from buildings and even entire towns. Sheds build across roadways that pass through persistent avalanche paths can help to protect motorists from avalanches. Additionally, the reforestation of slopes with trees helps to prevent avalanches.
Sometimes avalanche control experts actually desire to create smaller, controlled avalanches to prevent larger, uncontrolled ones. Percussion guns, explosives, and even artillery have been used to produce these controlled avalanches when people are kept away.
Although a variety of recreationists spend time in snow-covered mountains - snowmobilers are those most often killed by avalanches in the U.S. Most avalanches in the U.S. occur during the months January, February, and March and on average, 17 are killed annually nationwide. Backcountry explorers are strongly advised to not only know how to identify avalanche hazard areas but also to carry a avalanche beacon/transceiver and a shovel in case of emergency.
The Western Catchment
Rent A Car : Rich Tours &TravelsThe Western Catchment is about 20 km from Parson's Valley, This Beautiful and eye-catching place consisting of meadows down the valley. The depression a point of this valley is fully occupied by grasses offering a green carpet as a symbol of country’s Green Revolution. A Nice hunt for cameras.
Western Catchment area is protected by Forest Department, Tourist are not allowed without the permission.
Earlier it was the famous shooting spot for all Regional movie makers. Due to environmental protection now permission is not given.
Mukurthi National Park
Rent A Car : Rich Tours &TravelsMukurthi National Park is situated in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, at a distance of approximately 27 km from Ooty. It lies on the southeastern corner of the elevated Nilgiri Plateau and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Spread over an area of over 80 sq km, Mukurthi Wildlife Sanctuary of India has an altitude that averages around 2400 m. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between the months of February and May or September and November.
Flora
The flora of Mukurti National Park of India is very much similar to what is found in the Himalayan range. The landscape is dominated by grasslands, which are mostly dotted with a number of secluded, dense and sharply defined wet temperate mixed forests. These forests consist of savannah woodlands, along with evergreen trees, smaller than the lowland ones. The main sources of water in the park are Billithadahalla, Pykara and Kundah Rivers.
Wildlife
The pride of Mukurthi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu is its significant population of Nilgiri Thar. Apart from that, one can also see Nilgiri Marten, Otter, Barking Deer, Sambar, Jungle Cat, Jackals, etc.
Bird Species
The most popular bird species of Mukurti Wildlife Sanctuary are Black Eagle, Woodcock, Laughing and Whistling Thrushes, Wild Pigeon, etc. One can also find a large number of butterflies inside the sanctuary, like Hedge Blues, Indian Fritillary, Indian Red Admiral, Blue Admiral, Rainbow Trouts, etc.
How to Reach Mukurthi National Park
By Air: Coimbatore airport, 140 km away, falls the nearest to Mukurthi
By Rail: The nearest railway station is that of Udhagamandalam.
By Road: Regular as well as taxis are easily available to and from Coimbatore
Upper Bhavani
Rent A Car : Rich Tours &TravelsOoty to Upper Bhavani is a 60 km drive through the verdant green Nilgiris. Upper Bhavani serves as one of the get ways to the Mukurthi national park, 20 kms from Avalanche and 10 km from Korakundah. The Upper Bhavani sanctuary is spread over an area of 70 square kilometers and is a safe haven to the few remaining Nilgiri Tahr. The resident wildlife of the Upper Bhavani sanctuary includes tigers, jackals, jungle cats, wild dogs, sambhar, giant squirrels, Nilgiri langurs, and leopards.
The northern and southern half of the Upper Bhavani sanctuary is joined by a strip of earth where the Upper Bhavani dams of the western catchment area lies. The sholas and wattle plantations dominate the region that gets around 5000 mm of rainfall annually. The Thai Shola is the largest shole in the Nilgiri range and is just a few kilometers from Upper Bhavani. The landscape, a part of the Western Ghat montane ecosystem, have an abundance of perennial streams and small reservoirs.
The region is easily accessible as one of the excursions from Ooty. Cocooned amidst greenery, it is perfect for hiking, trekking, walking holidays or for simple unwinding in the lap of nature. One can trek from Bangithapal to the silent valley through Sispara. For overnight stays, there is a guest house in Upper Bhavani with the serene reservoir in the backdrop. An excellent picnic ground one can also try wildlife spotting. Upper Bhavani looks best when the reservoir is veiled by the early morning mists. The guest house is set amidst a mushy forest land and is perfect for the trippers from Ooty to Upper Bhavani.
LAKE:
Upper Bhavani lake is a very wonderful lake and has lots of water in it all year through. The lake is wonderful and has great natural beauty. Once if one visits the lake the memory of the lake stays in the mind for a long time.
View points of Queen of Hills
Coonoor:
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Location : In the south Indian State of Tamil Nadu in the Nilgiris.
Tourist Attractions : Sim's Park, The Pasteur Institute, Pomological Station, Dolphin's Nose, Lamb's Rock, Droog, Law's Falls, Ooty.
Best Buys : Local handicrafts
Best Hangouts : Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint, Lamb's Rock, Law's Fall.
Best Activity : Bird Watching, strolling around.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Ooty, Madhumalai, Kodaikanal, Madurai.
When to Visit : September to May
Coonoor is the second largest hill station located in the Nilgiri hills in the state of Tamil Nadu in the south of India. Famous for its verdant environs and for a variety of wildflowers and birds, Coonoor provides a perfect setting for activities like trekking and hiking. It is also famous for its tea plantations and festivals. At Coonoor, travelers can also enjoy the toy train ride, which is also the means of traveling to other hill stations in the Nilgiri Hills from Coonoor. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory.
Coonoor with its undulating hilly topography, coffee plantation, spice estates and small hamlets attract tourists in hordes especially in the sweltering heat of the summer. Some of the important facts and figures about Coonoor are listed in this page. Perched in the undulating Nilgiri hills, it is located at a height of 1,800 meters above the mean sea level. The verdant green surroundings and its exquisite range of wild flowers and birds make this place a paradise for nature lovers and also the adventure seekers.
There is another thing worth mentioning about Coonoor and this refers to its sprawling tea plantations. In fact the whole mountainous region h Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular activity in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc. Travelers can take a walk through the long stretches of tea gardens. There are numerous trekking and hiking trails around Coonoor.
Rich Tours will guide in Coonoor will tell you that bird watching would be the best thing to do in Coonoor since it also features an exotic range of birds such as cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks and Nilgiri verditer. Just don’t miss out the exciting toy train ride here as rail network here connects Coonoor with the rest of the hill stations of Coonoor.
History
For centuries, the Nilgiri hills have been the abode of Toda tribe. This magnificent hill spot was discovered by the British in the 19th century and they made it a popular summer retreat. They built their bungalows here and used to spend their vacations in Coonoor. Earlier, the rail network was only upto Mettupalayam from Chennai. Due to the endeavors of the British government, the railway line was constructed here in the year 1897 and since then has been a major source of transportation as well as entertainment here..Best Season, Climate, and Clothing
KOTAGIRI (Introduction) Kotagiri is the oldest and the third largest hill stations in the Nilgiris. Looming over and above all the surrounding hills in the North-eastern escarpments, its climate is claimed to be one of the best in the World. Kotagiri literally means the lines of the house of the Kotas. Kotagiri is quietly tucked away in the Nilgiris and used to be the summer resort of the British. Till date the beauty of hill resort of Kotagiri attracts tourists and the sun scorched souls from far and wide. Unlike Ooty and Coonoor, Kotagiri is situated in an 'open-terrace' massif. At an elevation of 1985 m. the town has developed around numerous knolls and valleys. The Kotagiri weather is more bracing than that of Coonoor and balmier than that of Ooty.Rich Tours-Services: Ooty Car Rental- Ooty Cab Rental, Rent A Car In Ooty,-Ooty Bike Rentals-Ooty Coach Rental, Ooty To Coimbatore-Ooty Sight Seeing- Ooty Home Stays- Ooty Individual Cottages- About Ooty-South India’s Leading Travel Agent- Rich Tours South India, Rich Tours & Travels, Ooty Travel Agency, Leading Car Rental Ooty, VIP Car’s In Ooty, Rent A Indica In Ooty, Rent A Luxury Vehicles In Ooty, Vehicle Hire Ooty, O Ooty Phone Code, Ooty Pin code, Ooty Hotel List, Ooty Hotel Directory,
Climate wise Coonoor remains pleasant throughout the year. The summers last from April to June and are mild and winters are very cold lasting from November to February. The ideal time to make a trip to Coonoor is from October to March. For the clothing, cottons would be best for the summers and light woolens would just be fine for the winters.
There are many interesting places to visit in Coonoor and the tourists are surely going to have a good time being here.
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Major Tourist Attractions in Coonoor
Sim's Park
The Sim's Park is an important place to visit in Coonoor. Spread in an area of 12 ha, the park has a collection of over 1,000 plant species, including magnolia, pines, tree ferns, and camellia. The botanical garden is partly developed in the Japanese style and derived its name from J. D. Sim, the secretary of the Madras Club in 1874. The key attraction of the park is the annual fruit and vegetable show held in May.
Pomological Station
The institute is a research center of the State Agricultural Department for persimmon, pomegranates, and apricot.
Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint
The Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. It not only provides a panoramic view of the vast expanse of the Nilgiri hills but also of the famous Catherine Falls.
Lamb's Rock
On way to Dolphin's Nose, about 5½ km from Coonoor, lies Lamb's Rock, another vantage point to view the fantastic landscape and the tea and coffee plantations.
Droog
At a distance of 13 km from Coonoor, Droog takes one into the past, with the ruins of a fort, which was once used by Tipu Sultan in the 16th century.
Law's Falls
The majestic falls are 5 km from Coonoor, on the way to Mettupalayam.
Ooty
The famous hill station of Ooty, also known as the queen of hill stations is 19 km northwest of Coonoor. Ooty is an immensely popular tourist destination. Like Coonoor, Ooty is also set amongst the green settings of the Nilgiri hills and is famous for its lake, gardens, and colonial architecture. You can enjoy a number of outdoor activities like horse riding, trekking, hiking, and boating in Ooty.
Getting There
Air : Coonoor does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore located 71 km away.
Rail : Coonoor is on the toy-train line between Mettupalayam (28 km) and Ooty (19 km).
Road : Coonoor is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Tamil Nadu like Ooty (19 km) and Coimbatore (71 km) besides the surrounding areas.
Kodanad Hill
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KOTAGIRI (Location) The hill resort of Kotagiri is located in the famous Nilgiri Hills. Kotagiri is just 16 km away from Ooty.
KOTAGIRI(SightSeeing)
The Hill Station of Kotagiri has several tourist attractions.
Kodanad View Point: It is 18 kms away from Kotagiri on the easternmost ridges of the Blue Mountains and hence the name meaning Terminus Country.From this point, the country lies spread out before the eye sparkling hills row after as though bathed in the mystic silver sunshine. The enchanting valley dips down to embrace the historic gajalahatti pass glancing at the green corpeted paddy fields of Thengumarahaada and watced over from its eyrie by the habitat of Hallimoyar.While the River Moyar scurries along to join her pal Bhanvani round the corner, across the valley of Talamalai ranges of the Eastern Ghats cuddle upto Mysore Plateau, westerly strides of which again adjoin the Kodanaadu stairs in the north, over the deeptrenched Mysore Ditch.
St. Catherian's Falls: It is 8 km from kotagiri on the Mettupalyam road branching off at Aravenu. This double-cascaded Falls is the second highest in the district(250 ft) and it waters from the upper stream of the kallar river crossed by the invisible Mettupalyam-Ooty road beyond the mountains in the south-west.
It is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, the pioneer-planter of Kotagiri. The native name of the Falls is GEddhehaada Halla meaning "Foothills Dale River".
It presents a lovely view of the sweeps of forests and woodlands, waylaid by tea gardens and yet running to meet the plains in the south-cwestern moorings.The glittering Dolphin's Nose of Coonoor is also seen across the mighty gap in the hills-one of the three great systems of faults in the geological formation of the Blue Mountains.
Elk Falls: It is 7 km from Kotagiri and situate above Uyilathi village. The road passes through serenely laid out Badaga habitations.
'Enroute' at the Kannerimukku village is found the first European house in the Nilgiris built by collector Sullivan in the year 1819. The two-storeyed house is now in a sad-state or ruins.
Though the water is fully only in the wet months, the site is always worth a visit. It commands towards the north, a spectacular view of the Echoing Valley of Kookal and a vista of exquisite surroundings.
Long Wood Shola: About 3 km from the town, the road proceeding towards the Badaga village of "Milidhane" brines off to Longwood Shola which is Forest Reserve.
A very primeval tract of wild enclave, the Shola provides a grand opportunity for bird-withers and a perfect rendezvous for serenity - seekers.
Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar: It is 20 kms from Kotagiri via Kil-Kotagiri. The conical peak exudes an exhilarating view of the wild yet harmonious semblance of the country lying around.
Topping 1785 m above MSL, the site is crucially sacred to the Irulas. North by West to the peak is a huge detached pillar of rock rising abruptly on all sides to a height of about 400 ft and is unclimable
Further ahead from Kotagiri you may move to the other renowned hill resorts of Ooty and Coonor. There are several tea plantations and estates that wrap Kotagiri.
KOTAGIRI (Weather) Kotagiri experiences pleasant and comfortable weather all through the year. Thus you may plan your trip to Kotagiri any time of the year
KOTAGIRI (Travel Information)
By Air: The airport at Coimbatore is the nearest to Kotagiri at a distance of over hundred km. Road & Rail: Kotagiri is well linked with the Places in Tamil Nadu through road transport.