Monday, May 18, 2009

Nilgiris OOty



  • Nilgiris OOty
    The Nilgiri hills in Tamilnadu are an integral part of the great plateau occupying the junction of the Eastern and Western ghats. It derives its name from “Nilgiri” of the “Blue Mountain” a name given to the hills by the inhabitants more than 850 years ago because of the blue haze of the clouds which envelope the hill slopes. Ooty or Udhagamandalam as it is founded by the British in the mid of 19th Century. Located at an altitude of 2240 m above sea level, Udhagamandalam has salubrious weather all around the year.It is the “:Queen of Hill station” Its no wonder then that thousands of tourist flock here ever year. This place is offered by natural charms. Lushy laid out garderns , natural waterfalls , mountain and valley views.This Place can be reached Through Air(Till Coimbatore), Rail (till Udhagamandalam), Road.

    Places of Interest in Ooty
    The Govt. Botanical Garden
    Rose Garden
    Government Museum
    Ooty Lake
    Glenmorgan
    Western Catchment
    Wenlock Dawns
    Elk Hills
    Snowden Penk
    Kalhatty Falls
    Mukurthi National park&Peak(40 km)
    Mudumalai Wild life Sanctuary
    Upper Bhavani
    Avalanche
    Doddabetta peak
    Ketti Valley view
    Katery Falls
    Pykara Lake
    Pykara Falls
    Needle Rock
    Longwood Shola
    Kotagiri
    Westerncatchemnt (20 kms)