7 Magnificent Historical Places in Ooty
The picturesque hill station of Ooty in southern India is among the post preferred holiday destinations in the country. Famous…
May 17, 2019
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British charm amidst rolling hills
The picturesque hill station of Ooty in southern India is among the post preferred holiday destinations in the country. Famous…
The beauty of Ooty, a popular quaint hill station in Tamil Nadu, is truly hypnotizing. Home to majestic mountains, pristine…
Surrounded by the lush Nilgiris, Ooty casts its spell the moment you set foot in this beautiful destination. Replete with…
Planning a holiday in Ooty? We are sure that you must be looking forward to exploring the scenic beauty of…
Ooty is fondly known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ and rightly so. After all, the hill station is absolutely breathtaking….
Udhagamandalam, Ootacamund, Udhagai or Ooty, call it by whatever name you may, but there is no denying that it is…
Amidst nature’s delicate beauties lies the historical site of Droog Fort in the enchanting hills of Nilgiri in Coonoor. Only…
Ooty, a picturesque hill station in the Nilgiris, is known for its pleasant climatic conditions, enchanting natural beauty, and a…
Also known as Udhagamandalam and Ootacamund, Ooty is one of the prettiest places in the Western Ghats. Its rolling hills,…
One doesn’t visit Ooty, one experiences Ooty. Quaint, quiet, and picturesque, this hill station is an escapade into the infinite…
A trip to Ooty can be truly fulfilling as the hill station has everything a tourist can ask for. A leisurely boat-ride on Ooty Lake, trekking to Doddabetta Peak, taking a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and capturing the beauty of Government Botanical Garden are some of the mandatory things to do when in the Queen of Hills. There are many other places to visit in Ooty that must be on everyone’s itinerary including Pykara Falls, Mariamman Temple, Kamraj Sagar Dam, and Tribal Museum. Don’t miss historical places such as St. Stephen’s Church and Stone House, and Droog Fort near Ooty.
Have the best dining experience in Ooty at cafes and restaurants like Sidewalk, Ooty Coffee House, Shinkows, Angara, Earl’s Secret and others. And for a glimpse of the lively nightlife of the hill town, pubs and bars such as Canterbury, Four Quarters, Fern Hill and Alto Espirito make great options. A food enthusiast would definitely love the homemade chocolates and cakes served at the landmark Kingstar Confectionery. Shopping for locally-grown tea is another thing that you shouldn’t miss.
Add a dose of adventure to the trip with a trekking expedition to the less-frequented places nearby. With so much to do, Ooty makes a perfect weekend getaway from bustling cities like Bangalore.