Fondly known as the Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty puts even the most picturesque destinations to shame when it comes to emerald landscapes. With baffling mountains, pristine lakes, flourishing gardens, foaming waterfalls and jaw-dropping wildlife - this hill station of Tamil Nadu comes out as a beautiful destination enticing all kinds of travellers.
Start your holiday to Ooty by hopping on the beautiful toy train run by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. This 46-kilometre scenic journey takes you through numerous tunnels, curves, bridges and striking landscape to reach Ooty in five hours.
To spend some moments of peace, spend an evening at the Ooty Lake. Travellers visit this 2.5-kilometre long lake to catch a glimpse of charming vistas and partake in boating. Ooty Botanical Garden, spread over a huge area of 22 hectares, is also great for nature devotees. Housing more than 650 species of flowers and trees, the garden is a horticulturist’s delight.
For the lovers of spectacular architecture, a visit to the Fernhill Palace is a must. This bungalow, built in 1844, used to be a summer escape for the then Maharaja of Mysore. The palace still holds grandeur of the bygone era and lets you walk down the memory lanes. Stone House is another charmer for history buffs. The museum exhibits astonishing architecture and some great relics, which take away the breath of every visitor.
By Air: Coimbatore, 88 kilometres away from Ooty, is the closest domestic airport from the hill station which is well-connected with most of the Indian cities.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Mettupalyam, 40 kilometres from Ooty.
By Road: Road trip to Ooty bestows immense pleasure due to its scenic roads nestling with immense flora.
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