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| Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. The verdant hills, the lush green valleys and the pristine natural beauty of the hill resort of Ooty is very pleasant. Ooty is given the primal importance because of its scenic Beauty and excellent climate conditions. |
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| The highest peak of the Nilgiri ranges is Dodda Betta (2636 m) whereas the height of other hills vary between 2280 m and 2290 m. The scenic beauty and serene climate attracts people from all over to Ooty. This natural charm, several attractions compel the tourist to stay on for extended periods with comfort. |
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| This heavenly abode remained hidden till the British discovered it in the early 1800s. The first inhabitants of this land were a tribe called Todas who had been living here long before the British came in the early nineteenth century. But the credit for modernizing Udhagamandalam and making it accessible goes to the British who constructed the first railway line in the area and made it the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. |
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| Ooty draws a large number of tourists every year. One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers. The district on the whole, gets its main income from the tea industry, and an important annual Tea and Tourism festival is held at Ooty every year. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers. Visit Ooty during this festival, when tea lovers from all over the world converge. |
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| The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 meters. It attracts the tourist by its charming flowers. Lofty mountains, dense forest, acres and acres of tea estates are green feast for the eyes of the tourist. |
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| Botanical gardens, lamb's rock and Dobabetta peak, kalhatty fallskandal, cross shrine, mini garden and rose garden; Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park are till more amusing places in Ooty and its surroundings. Ooty lake boating is a remarkable spot which highly entertains the tourist. It serves as the summer getaway for the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala as it is situated at the tri-junction of these states. |
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| With small seasonal variations the weather in Ooty shows which is typical of all the tropical regions. The temperature is quite high and uncomfortable in peak summer between April to June and end of summer rain showers are possible. September to the next summer the climate of the Ooty is best to visit. The highest of 20 degrees and the coolest up to 5 degrees is the temperature variation in the season of winter and is considered as the best time for tourism. Ooty tourism is greatly influence by the climate of the place. Ooty climate is favorable for the growth of a lot of flowering trees and plants and the spring season has a mesmerizing effect. |
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| To reach the hill station |
By Air
Coimbatore at a distance of 88kms from the queen of the hill station is the nearest air port located.
By Rail
From the City Center, the Ooty railway station is merely 2kms and the other railway station is 46km away at Mettupalayam.
By Road
Good road network connects Ooty to many important cities in Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore. |
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