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About Ooty
 Famous as the Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty is the common name for Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam. Perched 7,349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty sprawls over 36 square miles. The tea and coffee plantations and diverse species of trees such as pine, eucalyptus and wattle make it a lush green land and your tours to Ooty a memorable one. Developed as a hill resort by the British in the early 1800's, Ooty retains the essence of colonial times with its charming bungalows, picturesque cottages, the Ootacamund Club, the Nilgiri Library, St Stephens Church and a cemetery. A popular attraction while on a tour to Ooty is the Ootacamund Derby, which draws in the best racing talent in India.
Tourist Attractions
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in and around Ooty, which you can explore while on a tour to Ooty –
- Government Botanical Garden:
2 km away from this city, this garden laid down in 1847 houses different species of plants including roses, imported shrubs, exotic flowering plants, etc. A 20 million year old fossil tree trunk is preserved in this 20-acre garden. Make your tours to Ooty a memory to cherish by being at the Botanical Garden during the Summer Festival held annually in the month of May.
- Government Museum:
This museum has an impressive collection of tribal artifacts, flora and fauna of the Nilgiris and handicrafts of Tamil Nadu.
- Doddabetta:
Situated 10 km from the main town, this is the highest peak of the Nilgiris with the elevation of 2,623 m.
- Mukkurthi Peak and National Park:
Located 40 km from it, on the Nilgiri Plateau, this peak and the park are renowned for its Nilgiri Thars.
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary:
Spread over 321 sq km with an elevation of 1,140 m, this sanctuary has a number of Panther, Sambar, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Jungle Fowls, etc.
How To Reach
Come on a tour to Ooty, using the following means of transport -
- By air:
The nearest airport is at Coimbatore (105 km).
- By rail:
it is connected on the narrow gauge railway line with Mettupalayam (47 km).
- By road:
All major towns and cities of South India are well-connected to Ooty by surface transport.
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