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Munnar > Hill Stations of India : Ooty Hill Station
Ooty Travel, Tourism Guide
As a hill station Ooty is characterized by unmatched pictorial landscapes and green pastures. It is also known as Udhagamandalam in the local dialect. Located in South India the hill station is situated at the altitude of 2240 m. The beauty quotient of Ooty is so enticing that it is even ascribed as the queen of hill stations in India. The unbelievably beautiful sceneries at Ooty will definitely charm all your senses and make your stay an exhilarating experience for you which you can not forget in a lifetime. With a mesmeric abundance of lush green fields, interesting animal life, murmuring streams as well as tea plantations that sprawl miles after miles Ooty is definitely no less than a paradise on earth.
When you pay a visit to Ooty you should make it a point to the exciting train journey through the maintains of Nilgiri. This is an unambiguous point of attraction that draws thousands of travel enthusiasts to the serene landscape of Ooty. The train journey through Nilgiri Mountains Railways initiates from a place called Kallar. The most salient aspect of this specific train journey is that it is made on a ratchet and pinion track which is also known as heritage track. In this train journey you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the rich natural diversifications of Ooty. You will set your eyes on luxuriant vegetation, beautiful streams, chugs, fearful curves, tunnels etc. while roaming through the dense forests and the hills you might have the temptation of indulging in some fun filled acts such as angling, hand gliding etc.
Mother Nature has adorned Ooty with her own hands. Therefore you can notice interesting species of vegetation pine, eucalyptus and conifers etc. the abundance of foliage helps a lot in making a clean, enjoyable and fresh weather in Ooty.
Culture:
The people of Ooty are of friendly disposition of mind. They have a craze for fun filled and colorful activities. That is the reason why you can find that there is a good number of flower shows, races and festivals in Ooty all throughout the year.
Places to visit:
To envisage the true essence of the internal beauty of Ooty you have to pay visits to places such as the lively Botanical Gardens, the Ooty Club, the Nilgiri Mountains, a visit to Mettupalavam by means of the little Blue Mountain train, Elk Hill, Doddabetta, Club Hill, PVkara, Snowdon etc. In order to witness the amazing concial huts as well as the rolling grasslands you have to pay a short visit to the dwellings of the Toda tribes. A visit to these places will guarantee wholesome contentment & will get you exposed to widespread tea gardens, coffee plantations, forests and mountains that characterize Ooty.
Festivals:
Festivals are vital parts in the life style of Ooty. What is more surprising, tourists from various corners of the world flock in to be part of the festivities of Ooty. The Ooty Mariamman Temple Festival which is held in the month of April every year is an example of a specific Ooty festival. Similarly Bokkapuram annual festival( held in February), Coonoor Mariamman Temple Car Festival (held between April & May) are festivals that replicate the cultural richness of the region.
Food:
South Indian delicacies, tandooris, Chinese cuisines, Chettinad chicken pepper (local preparation), crunchy nuts, fruit chocolates etc.
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