Is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. Today the town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, with manufacturing of medicines and photographic film also present. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, and its historic sites and natural beauty attract tourists.
Ooty, which is deep within the Nilgiri hills, is also known as" The Blue Mountains"
Ooty is well connected by good roads. Ooty is situated on National Highway 67. It is connected by road to travelers from the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka via the five main accepted Nilgiri Ghat Roads. There is also a road from Mettupalayam(Coimbatore District) to Ooty via Kotagiri. This road does not pass through Coonoor.
The Nilgiri passenger train (NMR) on the rack section,
Ooty is connected by a nightly connecting train service. The railway station for Ooty is Udhagamandalam Railway Station,The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is one of the oldest mountain railways in India.
Ooty does not have a civilian airport and is not connected by air. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport.
Some of the Best places to visit ,
Government Rose Garden,is the largest rose garden in India.
Government Botanical Gardens,
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The Government Botanical Gardens were established in 1847. Their architect was William Graham McIvor,The Gardens have around a thousand species, both exotic and indigenous, of plants, shrubs, ferns, trees, herbal and bonsai plants
Ooty Lake
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Ooty lake is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan, the first collector of Ooty in 1824. The water flowing down mountain streams in the Ooty valley were dammed to form the lake. The lake was originally intended to be used for fishing purposes with ferries being used to move across the lake.
Pykara
Is a river located 19 km from Ooty The Pykara is considered very sacred by the Todas. The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak. It passes through hilly tract, generally keeping to North and turns to West after reaching the Plateau's edge. The river has a dam and power plant.
The river flows through a series of cascades; and the last two falls of 55 meters and 61 meters are known as Pykara falls.The falls are approximately 6 km from the bridge on the main road. There is a forest rest House at Pykara. A boat house by the Pykara falls and Dam is added attractions to the tourists.Pykara falls and the reservoir attracts many tourists.
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Doddabetta
is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills, at 2637 metres (8650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty
Ground view from Dodabetta
Pine forest: Situated between Ooty and Thalakunda, this tourist destination is a small downhill region where pine trees are arranged in an orderly fashion.
Dolphin Nose is another view point which is there at Connoor the place looks like a dolphin's nose,
Its a view to the water falls from "Dolphin Nose"
Its a view to the water falls from "Dolphin Nose"
