The green hills, cascading waterfalls and sparkling brooks - Ooty has it all to lure the travellers coming to Tamil Nadu in south India. This key hill station of south India guide, also serves as the gateway to the nearby places like Conoor, Kotagiri, Kalahatty Waterfalls, Sim's Park, and Dolphin's Nose.
Attractions
Like almost all other hill stations in India, Ooty was also discovered as a prominent tourist destination by the British in the early 1800s.
Mini Garden: Popular as Children's Lake Garden, this place lies on the way to Boat House. Mostly people visit the place for Children's amusement park and the snack bar.
Art Gallery: Lalit Kala Academy, situated about 2 km, is visited for a rarest collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures of India.
Rose Garden: Spread over 10 acres of land, this garden comprises of over 1919 varieties of roses.
Botanical Garden: This major tourist attraction in Ooty sprawls over 50-acres and lies on the lower slopes of Dodabetta peak, which is the highest point in Ooty.
It is a perfect place to spend evenings with family or friends.Government Museum: Showcasing the ancient and the rarest items of various tribes, sculptural arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu, the museum is a must visit place for all the art lovers and history buffs. It was set up in 1989.
Kalhatty Falls: Located on the Kalhatty slopes, at a close proximity to the city, the waterfall is a real treat to the eyes. The water cascades down a height of 122 m here.
Kandal Cross Shrine: This Roman Catholic Shrine, considered as the Jerusalem of the East, is located in Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu.
Apart from that, Ooty Lake (constructed in 1825), is also a popular attraction among all the tourists.
If you are an adventure freak, Ooty lets you enjoy the real thrill of trekking, hand gliding, angling and other such activities.
Lastly, the city has something special for shopaholics as well. The markets here are loaded with Nilgiri products like Nilgiri tea, fruits, natural oils, Toda embroideries, plant nurseries and exclusive handicrafts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Travel to Ooty For a Remarkable South India Tour