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About Ooty Tourism
Nestled in the beatific Nilgiri Hills, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is a renowned destination that is a treat to the senses. It is a dream destination for the mountain as well as nature lovers. The place has pleasant trails for adventure junkies while lush greenery, crystal clear lakes that go on for miles, and never-ending meadows dotted with pine and eucalyptus trees leave you awestruck. It also comes with cascading waterfalls that are a treat for the eyes.
About Ooty
Ooty, the “Queen of the Hills,” is also known as Udagamandalam. It is set at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Ooty is blessed with a pleasant climate throughout the year. It’s cool, relaxing landscape, winding country lanes, awe-inspiring hills, and aromatic tea gardens keep you peaceful and excited. While the tasteful bakery goods ensure you have a full, well-satiated tummy, the joyful ride on the miniature toy train rejuvenates even the most tired travellers.
Although you can head to this place whenever you wish to as it brings you pleasant weather all round the year. The best time to visit Ooty is from April to June and then again from September to November. The summer months are sure to help you explore the fauna, flora, and greenery in all their fabulous glory while June to September is the perfect time to get a peek at how greenery comes to life.
If you are heading by train, Mettupalyam is the nearest railhead heading to and from this hill station. There are trains available from Chennai, Mysore, Coimbatore, and Bangalore. If you are heading by air, the Coimbatore Airport which is around 85km away connects this place to the rest of the country. If you are travelling to Ooty by road, there are well-maintained state and national highways. There are buses that can take you to and from Ooty as well. So you can take your pick from these modes of transport. Ooty pampers tourists with an abundance of natural beauty. If you are a nature lover, make a plan to be in this tourist-friendly destination and enjoy a memorable vacay.
There are a variety of places that offer you dumplings which are by far the best dish you have to try when at Ooty. Other than this, you also have to try out kebabs, South Indian food, and a top-rated spicy chicken dish known as Chicken Chettinad and Kozhi Varutharachathu. If you are a vegetarian, you can try out Avial which mixes about seven to eight vegetables in a dish. You can also check out salads and pastries.
