Ooty Holidays

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Category: Destinations in India

Looking a break from city life? If yes, what can be better than spending some time amidst greenery and exotic fauna? Ooty, the “Queen of Hill stations” presents a refreshing break from the concrete jungles of towns and cities. The hill station is not unknown to many and is one of the most popular of all the hill stations owing to its breath taking scenic beauty and exquisite flora and fauna. In the state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is located at an altitude of 2286 m in the Nilgiri District. The place not just offers rich nature but also a rich history as well. Its mesmerising beauty has attracted people since many centuries. For instance, Ooty used to be a popular unwinding spot in colonial eras and also used to be the summer capital of the Madras Presidency.

Because of its amazing climatic conditions one can visit Ooty any time of the year. However, visiting during the annual Tea and Tourism Festival can be added advantage.

The hill station has umpteen number of tourists spots offering good sightseeing options. Some of these are Doddabetta Peak at an altitude of more than 2,623 meters, Ooty Lake, Ooty Botanical Garden, etc. One can visit various tourist spots around Ooty as well such as in Coonoor, one can visit places like Dolphin's Nose, Hidden Valley, Ketty, Wellington's Golf Course, Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, Law's Falls, Second World War Memorial Pillar, in Bellikal, places like Kalhatti Falls, Bison Valley, Bellikkal Lake are worth visiting. Red Hills is also situated nearby.

Huge expanses of tea gardens and pine and eucalyptus trees add on to the beauty of the hill station. Apart from enjoying enviable natural settings, you can also treat your palates with delicious home-made chocolates and local wine in Ooty. The hill station of Ooty presents amazing options for outdoor activities as well. All the lovers for excitement and thrill can go for activities such as trekking, hang-gliding, angling that includes Goad Trout, Carp and mixed water. Along with toy train which connects the hill station with Mettupalayam is an experience worth experiencing while on your Ooty trip.

What makes Ooty tour even more attractive is the easy access and hassle free travel to the destination. The hill station enjoys proximity with cities and towns such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Coonoor, Mysore, Calicut, Bangalore, Kochi and Kodaikanal which in turn makes it easier for tourists to reach. Accommodation in Ooty is also of wide range and caters to varied demands and budget. From lodges to budget hotels to villas to resorts to cottages, Ooty has many staying options for you to choose from. Sedgemore Wells, Preethi Palace Hotel, Hotel Blue Bird, Sterling Holidays Fern Hill, King's Cliff, Holiday Inn Gem Park, Club Mahindra Danish Villa, Hill Country Holiday Resorts, etc. are some of the places available.

But if you are still worried about your trip going wrong, make a tour plan that best suits you and takes care of all your requirements and in you budget. For this, our website www.ootyplanet.com assists you in the best way possible. Along with offering our clients with varied kinds of Ooty tour packages, we also let them experience the place even before they make the trip.