Take Pleasure in Ooty Sightseeing Garnished by Mudumalai Safari
Undulating emerald slopes, prolific valleys, clouds floating at a close distance, mesmerizing lakes and transcendental pathways, all stand in conjunction to elucidate the beauty of Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty and nicknamed ‘The Queen of Hill Stations’. This quaint hill station in Tamil Nadu fascinates tourists from all over the country. There is so much to do in Ooty that you can keep on wandering across the hill station to your soul’s satisfaction. Both summers and winters are the ideal time to visit Ooty. During summers the weather remains pleasant, whereas during the winters Ooty becomes a bit chilly, yet it is fun to explore the hill station in the cold months.
Some of the enticing tourist attractions of Ooty are -
Doddabetta Peak - A visit to Doddabetta Peak caters a dumbstruck view of the Nilgiri Hills. The Doddabetta Peak is the highest one in the Nilgiri Range. The telescope house atop the peak provides an opportunity to get a panoramic view of Ooty.
Ooty Lake - Ooty is the home of several glittering lakes. However, the most popular among them all is Ooty Lake. It is an artificial lake in the shape of ‘L’ and is surrounded by mountains. The lake was formed by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty. A visit to Ooty Lake must include boating on the tranquil waters by rowing, paddling and motor boats.
Toy Train - The Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train is the chief attraction of Ooty. An experience in the toy train is no less than a joy ride, wrapped with amazing views of tunnels, slopes, fog, forests, tea gardens, etc. In function since 1899, during the British Raj, the toy train is still one of the major attractions in Ooty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Avalanche Lake - The Lake is popular due to its unique vista. The water body was formed after a massive landslide, that occurred somewhere around the 1800s, and hence the name Avalanche Lake. Tourists can indulge in trout fishing, getting the equipment from the Trout hatchery. The place is also a classic picnic spot and other activities like rafting, camping and trekking to Upper Bhavani are quite popular at Avalanche Lake.
Tribal Museum - The museum is a paradise for history and culture enthusiasts. It encloses innumerable records of tribal movements that took place across the centuries. The museum is also a tribal research centre, which exposes several relics related to the indigenous tribal communities. The Tribal Museum strives to assist the tribal people in adapting to present-day urbanization, simultaneously preserving their culture.
Mudumalai National Park - Around 45.4 km from Ooty, the Mudumalai National Park is a must-visit place in Tamil Nadu and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Tigers and Asian Elephants top the list of Mudumalai attractions. However, the national park also provides shelter to other endangered species like Leopard, Striped Hyena, Dholes, Golden Jackal, Bonnet Macaque, Great Indian Rock Python, Leopard Cat, Grey Langur, Bee species and so on. Embark on the Mudumalai Jeep Safari Tour to witness these wildlife wonders in their true habitats.
Other touristy locations in the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ include Kalhatti Falls, St. Stephen’s Church, Emerald Lake, Ooty Botanical Garden, Mariamman Temple and Elk Hill Lord Murugan Temple.