Are you planning for a family trip? If yes, then Ooty is one of the best places to visit.
Ooty is Are a glamorous destination with peace and tranquility guaranteed with a plenty of natural beauty to be discovered, a very beautiful part of south India, popularly known for the ‘Queen of Hills’. This Article will provide you a foolproof guide to Ooty trip. Ooty is the most popular hill stations in the country.
Rose garden offers more than 20000 varieties of roses, artificial lake with groves of eucalyptus trees, adventurous hair bend, gushing streams enhance the charm of a place, the Dolphins Nose, Majestic picturesque spot of 9th mile has been preferred choice of film makers, glimmering tea estates, Sims Park abundant scenic views amaze you. The Wax world has wax creation of Indian freedom fighter, the Botanical Garden consist of more than 200 varieties of blooming plants.
It is interesting to learn about their traditional attire, jewelry huts made of bamboo the Ooty is a nature lovers paradise located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Enjoy a ride in Nilgiris mountains railways, shopping is fun. The most common questions occur in our mind whenever we plan for a family trip. So, let’s clear one by one…
Major tourist attraction: Ooty lake, Emerald Lake, Dodda Betta peak, botanical garden, Pykara lake, rose garden, Deer Park, Kal Hatty waterfalls, Needle view hill point, Parsons’s valley Reservoir Ooty, Toda Huts Ooty.
Best time to visit: Though all year round, the best time to visit ooty is in the summer months between march to June. As compared to monsoon and winter seasons, the air is less misty at daytime in summer months.
A fool proof guide to Ooty trip tell you the Best things to do
Adventure activities: jungle safari, camping at avalanche lake, trek to the top of Catharine falls.
Romantic things: picnic to the pykara park, ride in toy train, offer a rose in rose garden.
Kids friendly things: avalanche lake, nigiri mountain railway, upper Bhavani Lake, emerald lake.
Place to stay: This place has various cheap Ooty hotels along with lavish and expensive ones. There are many luxurious hotels in ooty which offers maximum numbers of facility to its guest, which you can book online as well.
Sterling ooty elk hill, Sterling Ooty Fern Hill, Kings Cliff.
Vacation duration: 3 days ooty trip…
Day 1- pykara lake, pykara waterfalls, Kamraj sagar dam, 6th mile, 9th mile, pine tree forest, Wenlock downs, toda hamlet.
Day 2- Coonoor tea Estate, Ooty Botanical gardens, Lamb’s Rock, Sim’s Park, Dodda Betta Peak, Dolphin’s Nose.
Day 3- Ooty Rose garden, St. Stephen’s Church
Places to eat: Earl’s Secret, willy’s coffee Pub, Ponmani Multicuisine Restaurant.
Famous food: chocolates, cheese Momos, Avial, Dosa, Pongal, Vada Chutney, Idle, Tea, Ooty is also famous for its signature dish.
Shopping centre: lower Bazar Road- Located close to the Ooty lake, Commercial Hub, Tibetan Market, Nilgiris Super market, Higginbotham, Dodda Betta Tea factory.
How to reach: if you are planning to take a flight, then Coimbatore international Airport is well connected with Spectrum of cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kozhikode. And if you are planning to take a train, then has to opt Mettupalayam, is 47 km away from Ooty. Mettuplayam connects via Coimbatore and Chennai railway stations and these are the busiest railway station. Because of hilly areas, Ooty is cooler than other cities of Tamil Nadu.
Covid guidelines:
wear a face mask when in public, keep an extra mask with you, take sanitizer with you. Before travel, download Aarogya Setu app. In the hilly areas, tourist travel is restricted as for now. Register on state website and obtain TN e-pass.
So, are you ready to visit one of the best destinations in India for family vacation?
We love travelling the way you do! Be it a long holiday or a weekend getaway, a luxury or budget travel… is definitely your choice.
Tips to remember: if you are planning to take the train ride, book your tickets in advance. Keep your identity proof along with you.