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British charm amidst rolling hills
Walk down to any street in India and you’ll spot a chai ki tapri. The morning just doesn’t seem to…
Wondering about the best time to visit Ooty? With near perfect weather from January to December, we’d say ‘any time’….
Ooty, a picturesque hill station cradled in the Nilgiri Hills, is famous for its surreal natural beauty. Carpeted in greenery…
Do you know what makes Ooty, the Queen of Hills, one of the most popular tourist destinations in India? To…
Udhagamandalam, Ootacamund, Udhagai or Ooty, call it by whatever name you may, but there is no denying that it is…
The picturesque hill station of Ooty in southern India is among the post preferred holiday destinations in the country. Famous…
One doesn’t visit Ooty, one experiences Ooty. Quaint, quiet, and picturesque, this hill station is an escapade into the infinite…
Amidst nature’s delicate beauties lies the historical site of Droog Fort in the enchanting hills of Nilgiri in Coonoor. Only…
Great things are done when men and mountains meet – William Blake How true these words ring, for the beauty…
Ooty is fondly known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ and rightly so. After all, the hill station is absolutely breathtaking….
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.
