Ooty

Queen of the Nilgiris, Ooty is a pristine hill station of Tamil Nadu. It is a dream of every mountain lover seeking perfect views of nature. Ooty has everything from blue mountains to pristine lakes and expansive flora to unique fauna. It is a popular spot among honeymooners, family vacationers as well as solo travelers. Here you will also find the beautiful kurinji flower which blooms once in 12 years.

Here are the top places to visit in Ooty:

Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Nilgiri Mountain Railway was constructed by the British in 1908. This dreamlike toy train is 46-kilometre long and passes through many curvy tunnels, old bridges and gorgeous landscapes. It takes you from a height of 300 feet to 7200 feet which treats you with some unseen vistas of nature. The ride begins from Mettupalayam and covers places like Kellar, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale and Ootacamund on its way.

Ooty Lake
Ooty Lake is 2 km from the main Ooty city in the district Nilgiris. It covers an area of 65 acres and is nestling with Eucalyptus trees and verdant greenery. It is a perfect spot for a day picnic where you can click some amazing pictures with exotic Nilgiri mountain ranges in the backdrop. Many water birds can also be spotted here.

Ooty Botanical Gardens
Ooty Botanical Gardens rest on the lower slopes of the Doddabetta peak. These gardens are well manicured with lush green lawns and unmatched variety of flowers, ferns and orchids. Enjoy leisurely walks here to delve deeper into the solace of nature. Also visit the Toda hill which lets you peep into the life and culture of Todas, a tribe of the Nilgiris.

Ooty Rose Garden
This is another must visit garden in Ooty where you can see flamboyant flowers. It was raised in 1995. Visit here and explore its variety of roses in vivid colors. People visit here for family picnics with their little angels who have a whale of a time here. The garden organizes a flower show where some unseen varieties of flowers are displayed. You can buy bouquets and saplings from here.