Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund is a beautiful hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills<\/a> in the state of Tamil Nadu<\/a> and is popularly known as \u201cOoty<\/strong>\u201d. It is elevated at an altitude of about 2,240 meters above sea level.\u00a0 This hill station is popular for its picturesque landscapes and lots of greenery that includes vegetation such as pine trees, eucalyptus trees, lush green tea plantations etc. Ooty<\/em> was also used as a summer capital of the Madras Presidency during the British Raj. Such is the beauty of this hill station that during the British Raj a few British officials have even compared Ooty to Switzerland. A unique feature of Ooty is the so-called \u201cOoty train<\/strong>\u201d. So if you are a true nature lover then \u201cOoty\u201d is definitely a place you must visit.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>WHY IS OOTY CALLED THE \u201cQUEEN OF HILL STATIONS\u201d IN INDIA?<\/a><\/p>\n [put_wpgm id=8]<\/p>\n By train:<\/strong><\/p>\n This hill station has its own railway station called \u201cOoty Railway Station\u201d. This railway station is connected to all major cities in Tamil Nadu. There are train services that operate every day from Mettupalayam railway station to Ooty.<\/p>\n By road:<\/strong><\/p>\n Several taxi and bus services to Ooty are available in the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Puducherry are starting points that are in close proximity to\u00a0Ooty.<\/p>\n a. How to reach\u00a0Ooty from\u00a0Chennai \u00a0:\u00a0<\/strong>The shortest route to reach\u00a0Ooty \u00a0from\u00a0Chennai \u00a0is\u00a0via\u00a0NH79 as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here<\/a> to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n b. How to reach\u00a0Ooty \u00a0from\u00a0Puducherry :\u00a0<\/strong>The fastest route from\u00a0Puducherry to\u00a0Ooty\u00a0via\u00a0NH544 and NH79 and the route map is depicted above.\u00a0Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here<\/a> to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n By flight:<\/strong><\/p>\n The closest airport to Ooty is in Coimbatore. The Coimbatore Airport is located at a distance of about 105 km away from Ooty.<\/p>\n The climate in Ooty throughout the year remains pleasant with, the temperature during summer months of March to May ranging from 12 degrees to 30 degrees. The monsoon season from June to September is heavy and this the ideal season for \u201cromance\u201d.\u00a0 The winter season in Ooty begins in November and ends in January with the temperature ranging from 5 degrees to 23 degrees. Although the ideal time to visit Ooty is during summer i.e. March to May it is very crowded and to avoid large crowds the best time would be from August to October.<\/p>\n Botanical Garden:<\/strong><\/p>\n For many people, Ooty literally means the botanical garden. The splendour of the wonderful garden with more than 650 types of plants and trees laid out since the mid of 1840s is a truly wonderful sight.\u00a0 This garden is now managed and maintained by the Horticulture department. Natural and garden lovers find this place amazing as the botanical garden houses ancient trees aged more than 20 million years! Walking along across the garden and visiting the variety of plants and trees, is a truly pleasurable activity.<\/p>\n Rose Gardens:<\/strong><\/p>\n Next to botanical garden, the prominent attraction of Ooty is Rose Gardens. A variety of roses in unexpected colours are grown here. You can find roses in lavender, dark blue, green and even in black. The captivating beauty of the flowers on show is a visual treat\u00a0 and is not to be missed.<\/p>\n Doddabetta Peak:<\/strong><\/p>\n Doddabetta peak is the highest point in Ooty. Located at a distance of 10 kms from Ooty, Doddabetta offers the stunning views of the valley, forests, tea gardens and plains. This peak is truly a photographer\u2019s delight.<\/p>\n Pykara Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n Boating is a popular activity in Ooty and a boat ride in the Pykara Lake is not to be missed.<\/p>\n Horseriding:<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most preferred activities in Ooty is horse riding. You can explore the nearby countryside via horse riding.<\/p>\n Click on the link here to check out the\u00a0places to stay near\u00a0Ooty ,\u00a0Tamil Nadu\u00a0on Google Maps.<\/a><\/p>\nHow to reach Ooty?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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