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Nadu-
Ooty |
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Introduction :
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Called the 'Queen of Hill Stations' picturesque, green Udhagamandalam
better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South.
Ootacamund, the queen of the hill stations of South India, is situated
in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 2240 metres. One can see many profiles
of nature, each with a distinctive orandeur. Ooty is nited for its
extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate amidst the "Nilgiris"
or "Blue Mountains". |
| Area |
36 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max25 °C, Min 10
°C.
Winter : Max 21°C, Min 5 °C. |
| Language |
Tamil, Malayalam, Kannadam and English |
| STD Code |
0423 |
| Rainfall |
121 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
February to May and September to November |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore which is connected to
Bangalore, Madras, Cochin and Trivandrum by Indian Airlines.
Rail: There is a regular bus service from Bangalore, Mysore,
Coimbatore, Calicut and Cochin.
Road: Bangalore- 503 kms, Chidambaram- 68 kms, Kanchipuram- 113
kms, Madras-162 kms, Mamallapuram- 134 kms, Thanjavur- 170 kms, Thiruvannamalai-
103 kms, Trichy- 198 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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The Botanical Garden |
Ooty Lake |
St. Stephen's Church |
Government Museum |
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Excursions : |
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Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
Kalhatty Falls |
Coonoor |
Doddabetta |
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Shopping : |
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For a judicious shopping at Ooty, look for exclusive Nilgiri products such
as garden-fresh Nilgiri tea, fresh fruits, aromatic and medicinal
natural oils like Eucalyptus and essences extracted from forest herbs,
vegetables and spices. Exclusive Nilgiri products including Nilgiri tea,
fruits, natural oils like Eucalyptas, Toda embroideries, plant nurseries
are easily available in the town. Co-operative Super Market and
Municipal Market are some of the best places for shopping fruits and
general groceries. Kairali of Kerala Handicrafts and Poompuhar of Tamil
Nadu Handicrafts have their showrooms near to Super Market Buildings on
Charring Cross. One may also opt for Toda embroideries and plant
nurseries easily available in the town. Co-operative Super Market and
Municipal Market are some of the best places for shopping fruits and
general groceries. |
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Accommodations : |
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Holiday Inn Gem Park |
The Monarch |
Savoy |
Nalapad Residency |
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Sterling Days Inn |
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