An important and Interesting Tourist spot of Tamilnadu. This place is also a place of visit in the summer season for its chill climate. Udagamandalam-Ooty in short is called as the “Queen of Hills”. It is located at the tri junction of Tamilnadu, kerala and Karnataka. It is at 7500 feet above the sea level and finds its location in the Nilgris (also called as Blue Mountain).

Nilgris is a beautiful mountain range which is a part of Western Ghats. Totally there are three places to visit namely Kothagiri, Coonoor and Ooty. Among these three Ooty is given the primal importance because of its scenic Beauty and excellent climate conditions. Nilgris is oldest than the Great Himalayas. Like Icing on a cake ooty adds Pride to this mountain Range.

Tourist Places in Ooty

The erstwhile summer getaway of Britishers, Ooty is presently one of the most popular hill stations in South India. For all those who want to beat the heat, this Queen of Hill Stations stands with extended arms to gift all with a very memorable vacation. A trip to Ooty is coveted not just by mountain lovers but all those who seek few moments of solitude away from the hustle and bustle of city life in the lap of mesmerizing nature. In addition to the impressive mountain range of the Nilgiris, the lush green grasslands, the tea gardens, there are several other Tourist Places in Ooty that are all well worth a visit when on a tour to Ooty.

One of the major tourist attractions is the Botanical Gardens in Ooty. Covering an extensive area of 50 acres, the Botanical Garden lies at the lower slopes of the Dodabetta Peak in Ooty and is home to an amazing variety of flora. Bird lovers will also love visiting the gardens because there are several resident as well as migratory birds in it. Incidentally the Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in Ooty and commands an absolutely spell binding view of the surrounding landscape. If you can make it to the top, you are sure to be impressed by the beautiful views.

The serene stretch of the Ooty Lake has a very tranquilizing effect on the minds of the visitors. Built by John Sullivan, this artificial lake is a must see when on a tour to Ooty. Engage yourself in the fun filled activities of Boating and Fishing at this lake.

When you are on a holiday in Ooty, you can easily plan a picnic at Lamb's Rock in Ooty. This picturesque spot also offers great views of the plains of Coimbatore and the tea estates on the mountain slopes. Take a camera to capture nature at its charming best.

When on a sight seeing trip in Ooty, make sure to visit the Kodanadu's View Point in Ooty. It is one of the most impressive of all the Tourist Places in Ooty. Positioned at the eastern range of the Nilgiri Mountains, it offers a view of the River Moyar. An added attraction is the watch tower from where one can also see the Rangaswamy Peak.

All the Tourist Places in Ooty are worth seeing and any tourist is sure to regret missing out on any. So make it a point to visit all the Tourist Places in Ooty.

Hotels in Ooty

If you are thinking of a Tour to Ooty and constantly being perturbed by the thought of whether you will get a hotel of your choice or not to put up in Ooty, we, at Ooty India assure you that accommodation in Ooty is never going to be a cause of concern. What was earlier the summer retreat of the British, has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India and in order to keep pace with this rising tourist inflow, a large number of Hotels in Ooty have come up in recent years. There are different categories of Hotels in Ooty to cater to the needs and tastes of the diverse variety of tourists visiting this well liked place of Tamil Nadu. In order to savor the beauty of Ooty, endearingly referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations, it is very important that you enjoy comfortable accommodation, eat good food and are at the same time provided with all other standard facilities and services. The Hotels in Ooty are sure to provide you with all of them.

Heritage Hotels in Ooty
Taj Savoy Hotel Ooty
First Class Hotels in Ooty
Club Mahindra Resort Ooty	Fortune Sullivan Court Ooty
Hill Country Resort Ooty	Holiday Inn Gem Park Ooty
Hotel Sinclairs Ooty	Howard Johnson The Monarch Ooty
Nahar Hotel Ooty	Sagar Holiday Resort Ooty
Sterling Holiday Resorts Elk Hill Ooty	Sterling Holiday Resorts Fern Hill Ooty
Economy Hotels in Ooty
Fernhills Palace Ooty	Hotel Lakeview Ooty
Kings Cliff Hotel Ooty	Red Hill Nature Resort Ooty
Regency Vilas Palace Ooty	The Willow Hill Hotel Ooty
Budget Hotels in Ooty
Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House Ooty	Blue Valley Resorts Ooty
Hotel Charring Cross Ooty	Hotel Hillock Ooty
Hotel Silver Oak Ooty	Merit Inn Southern Star Ooty
Nalapad Residency Ooty	The Nilgiri Woodlands Ooty
The Queens Residency Ooty

Transportation and Access

The hill station of Ooty, is a very popular hill station, so getting there is no problem. You can either travel by road, air or rail.

By Air

The nearest airport to Ooty is at a distance of about 88kms and is located in Coimbatore. There one can take Indian Airline flights to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Cochin and Chennai.

By Rail

The Ooty railway station is merely 2kms from the City Center and the other railway station is 46km away at Mettupalayam.

There is also a toy train that connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor, another famous hill station. Though it is not really the fastest way to get there, but the guests can enjoy scenic beauty all along the way.

By Road

Traveling by road is a not a bad idea either, since Tamil Nadu has a very good road network. The state has many highways that connect distant places and make traveling much easier.

Ooty Tour Packages

Ooty is a beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu India, where you can enjoy a delightful vacation. Ooty India offers Ooty tour packages and tour itineraries for Ooty that take you to the scenic hill station of Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills.

See the beautiful 'Blue hills' of the Nilgiris, go on nature walks along winding roads, see hill slopes covered with greenery and wild flowers, hear the silence of the mountains broken only by the calls of birds and the chirping of crickets, while on Ooty tour packages with Ooty India. Stand at the edge of a cliff and see the astounding view of undulating hills and valleys extending as far as the eye can see. Have a relaxing holiday in the scenic hill station of Ooty with Ooty tour packages from Ooty India.

Tour Packages for Ooty India, which take you to the scenic hill resort of Ooty, are:

Golden Triangle with Ooty

The Wild Adventure

Golf in India

Beautiful Nest and Backwater

Ooty Photos Collection

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The name of this place has been christened after the virgin goddess – Kanyakumari Amman. Mythological stories depict that Goddess parvati under the disguise of Devi Kanniya did a penance in one of the rocks in this area to reach the hand of Lord Shiva. This place is also a popular pilgrimage. The tourists who visit this southern most tip of India would certainly enjoy the exuberant scenes of the sunsets, the sunrises especially on full moon days. The nature of the sand in the beaches of Kanyakumari is unique as it is multicolored.

Lakhs of tourist, round the year are lured by the serene beauty of this place and the spectacles of sunrise and sunset. Though sunrise can be viewed throughout the year, sunset is visible only from October 15 to March 15 from this southernmost tip. But one can view both sunrise and sunset throughout the year from atop a hill called Murugan Kundram which offers a panoramic view of Kanyakumari. The sunset and moonrise can be seen almost simultaneously on full moon days from the same spot. It is a unique spectacle.

Amidst the sea there are two rocks known as ‘twin rocks’ both contributing to the rich Indian heritage with the monuments of swamy Vivekananda and Saint Thiruvalluvar.

Kanyakumari and its surroundings are believed to be part of the land which was created by Parasurama, incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Folktales and mythological stories speak volumes about Kanyamymari.

Tourism

The Gandhi Mandapam

Beginning the early part of the 1970s, tourism has been an important activity in the town. Today, it is one small town in South India where one can see different languages of India spoken at different street corners, among the tourists and traders. Of late, Tourism is increasingly being promoted in the district also, apart from the town, with several beautiful natural landscapes, historic and religious places found around the district.

A total of 1.9 million tourists (domestic and foreign) visited Kanyakumari in 2007.

With tourism also picking up in neighbouring Kerala, the future prospects for the growth of tourism looks bright both in Kanyakumari town and the district.

Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies - the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea - makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, (locally called Chitra Pournami) one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time - on either side of the horizon.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Due to its proximity to the sea, Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the best season to visit this place would be between October and March. During summers, the temperature can rise to a high of 34.8�C while it can dip to a low of 20.4�C during winters.

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