Ooty is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu. This city situated on the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is mainly known as a hill station. It is also called Udhagamandalam. Ooty is a beautiful town situated in the beautiful hills of Nilgiris. Many tourists come to this hill station located in the south of India. The city is a part of the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiri Hills surrounding the town of Ooty add to its beauty. These hills are also called the Blue Mountains. These flowers are blue and when these flowers bloom, they paint the valleys blue. Coimbatore is the nearest airport here. It is well connected by road to other parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, but to reach here one can take a train or toy train from Kannur.
Botanical Garden
The first place to visit here is the Botanical Garden. The garden is spread over 22 acres and houses around 650 rare varieties of trees and plants. This is a major place for those interested in botany. Fossils of a tree have been preserved here. Which is believed to be 20 million years old. This garden is very popular among nature lovers.
Ooty Lake
Seeing Ooty Lake is a unique and pleasant experience in itself. Various colorful flowers in the flower beds around the lake add to the beauty of the place. Boating can also be enjoyed in the lake in motor boats, paddle boats, and row boats. Tourists visiting here can enjoy boating and fishing. You must have a fishing permit before purchasing bait for fish. There is also a garden and jetty here. Due to these features, 12 lakh visitors come here every year.
Kalahatti Falls
Kalhatti Falls is a beautiful sightseeing place in Ooty. This waterfall is about 100 feet high. People get mesmerized seeing the beauty here. Many types of mountain birds can also be seen here. This waterfall situated on the banks of Kalpatti is 100 feet high. This waterfall is only 13 km from Ooty. are at a distance of
Kotagiri Hill
Kotagiri Hill is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Ooty. Kotagiri Hill is a place to visit for its natural beauty. Tourists come from far and wide to see the tea gardens here. It is the oldest of the three hill stations of the Nilgiris. There are many beautiful hill resorts here, where there are many beautiful tea gardens. A visit here will not disappoint you.
Dodabetta Peak
Dodabetta is located about 8 kms from Ooty. It is the highest mountain of the Nilgiris. Its height is 2,636 meters. A panoramic view of the entire area can be seen from here. This peak is 2623 meters above sea level. It is considered the highest peak in the district. This peak is only 10 km from Ooty. It is far away so it can be easily reached here. The view of the valley is amazing from here.
