Nature of ooty

Ooty and Ooty Tours

The pristine hill station of Ooty, situated at an altitude of 2,286 m above sea level, is also known as the Queen of Hill Stations offers very famous hill tours to Ooty . The serene hills, lush green valleys and the immense natural beauty of the place provide an opportunity to the people who book Ooty tours to refurbish their tired and nature starved souls. Originally named Udhagamandalam, the credit of developing the small place into a fine hill station goes to the British Collector, John Sullivan. If you are booking Tours to Ooty, some of the famous tourist spots here include the Botanical Gardens, Dodabetta Peak, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Kalhatty Waterfalls among others. Ooty is blessed by pleasant weather throughout the year with the best time to visit being the months from February to May and from September to November. There are lots of Hotels in Ooty and Resorts in Ooty to be chosen during your warmest stays there.

Attractions during your Tours to Ooty:
� Botanical Gardens : The Government Botanical Gardens, maintained by the Horticulture Department of the state, was laid in the year 1847. The picturesque garden, spread over an area of about 22 hectares, houses more than 650 species of plants and trees. It is a nature lover's paradise and very popular with people who like to have a stroll among greenery. One of the attractions of the place is the fossil of a tree which is believed to be more than 20 million years old!. You can choose some nearby hotels in Ooty or Resorts in Ooty to choose your best accommodations to visit these lovely tourism spots and for your relaxations in between.

� Dodabetta Peak : Situated about 12 km from Ooty, at an altitude of 2,623 m, the Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in the district. The place offering breathtaking views of the valley below, is one of the most favoured tourist spots in Ooty.

� Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary : Situated at a distance of about 67 km from Ooty, the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to spend a day. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna which include many endangered species of animals such as Bengal tigers, leopards, elephants, giant squirrels, sambhar, chital, barking deer and flying squirrels. The avian population found in the park includes colorful parakeets, black woodpecker, Malabar trogon and crested hawk eagle.

� Kalhatty Waterfalls : The beautiful Kalhatty Waterfalls are situated on the Kalhatty slopes, about 13 km from the city. The 100-feet-high falls and the picturesque area surrounding it are a sight to behold. The Kalhatty-Masinagudi slopes are home to some wild animals including panther, sambhar, bison and wild buffalo.

� Avalanche : Avalanche, unlike its name, is a serene place situated at a distance of about 28 km from Ooty. A nature lover's paradise, it is an ideal place for bird watching and absorbing the fresh air of the hills. The lake here acts as a fishing spot, though prior permission has to be obtained.

Getting There during your Tours to Ooty
� By Air : The nearest airport is situated at Coimbatore, about 100 km from Ooty. Coimbatore is connected through regular flights with major cities in India including Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore.

� By Rail : A railway station is situated at Ooty which is connected to Mettupalayam by a metre gauge track. Mettupalayam is well connected to Coimbatore and Chennai.

� By Road : A well built network of roads runs across the state connecting Ooty to neighbouring cities of Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore etc.