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Friday, July 16, 2010

Ooty Tourism Guide - Tourist Attraction, Things To Do and Places To Visit

Ooty is a town, a municipality and the district capital of the Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Ooty is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Ooty stands at an approximate height of 7,500 feet above sea level. Follwing are few places that you must visit during your trip to Ooty.

Botanical Gardens

The picturesque gardens that are maintained by the Horticulture department of the state, cover an area of about 22 hectares. The Gardens have well over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. The garden is very popular with nature lovers and those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close.

Ooty Lake


Ooty lake was built in 1825 and is about 2.5 km long. Visitors to this lake can go for boating on the lake or enjoy their favorite outdoor activity of fishing.

Doddabetta Peak


Doddabetta is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10kms from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of he valley below.

Lamb's Rock Ooty


Lamb's Rock is another vantage point that is ideal for taking pictures and is a wonderful picnic spot.

Kodanadu's View Point


Kodanadu's View Point is a great vantage point that offers a breathtaking view of the Moyar river and the tea estates. There is a watchtower here that offers a view of the Rangasamy peak.

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