Tours to Ooty - 'the queen of all hill stations' take you to a world of riveting greens and unmatched natural beauty.
Ooty or Ootacamund is also known as Udhagamandalam in Tamil. An unspoilt hill tour destination, Ooty was discovered by a British officer for the tranquil getaway that it is.
Sprawled in lush green splendor on the Nilgiri hills. Located at a distance of 105 kilometers from Coimbatore, Ooty lies at an altitude of 2280 meters above the sea level. Covered with dense forests, tea bushes and scenic greens, Ooty is the perfect place to get away from the every Day bustle of your city life.
The most important source of revenue for Ooty is of course from tea cultivation and vegetable farming. The region gets its water supply from Parson's Valley and offers you a holiday option otherwise possible only in your dreams.
The site of the annual Tea Festival, Ooty works its special magic on your senses. Listen to leaves rustling in gentle breeze as you pick wild flowers and spot rare birds on tours to Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India.
History
Ooty's recorded history goes back to more than 900 years. This part of peninsular India was influenced by Hoysala rule for the major part of its history. One finds a detailed description of Ooty in the writings of Jesuit Jacome Ferico, who was the first European to visit this natural paradise in the year 1603.
Ooty came under the political control of the British East India Company when the Treaty of Srirangapatnam was negotiated with Tipu Sultan.
Ooty was popularized as a hill station after it was brought to the public eye by John Sullivan, who was the collector of Coimbatore.
Tourist Attractions
Explore the tourist attractions of Ooty. Visit the lovely Government Botanical Gardens on tours to Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 2 kilometers from the Ooty city, this garden is sheer paradise for those who love flowers and orchids.
Enjoy boat cruises on the Ooty Lake; ride a pony on the banks of the lake and tour the St. Thomas cemetery located on the banks of this serene water pool.
Thrill in adventure filled treks up to Dodabeta, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. Besides these there are several other attractions that you can explore while on tours to Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India.
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