Ooty was earlier
called OOtacamund and it is situated in
the Nilgiri hills. Nilgiri hills are also called The Blue Mountains. The name
Nilgiri either comes from the blue haze due to the eucalyptus trees that are
there in the area or the Kurunji flower.
This flower blooms every twelve years and gives the Nilgiri Hills a bluish
tinge. Ooty was the summer capital of the British who were stationed at the
Madras Presidency.
Every year a number
of tourists flock to Ooty. Ooty is a green heaven with high mountains, lakes,
thick forests and large stretches of grasslands. It is also famous for its
beautiful tea gardens.
Ooty is loacted in
the Nilgiri hills at a height of 2240 metres. This place has lush green tea and
coffee estates. Summers are pleasant with a maximum temperature of 25 degree
celsius and minimum of 10 degree celsius and winters are cold with a high
temperature of 21 degree celsius and a low temperature of 5 degree celsius.
Places to view in
Ooty are:
Government
botanical garden: This garden is spread over 22 acres of land and has some of
the finest collection of plants.
This garden is
divided into six sections: Rose garden, this has some of the rarest collections
of roses.
Lake park: this
park is located on the banks of the Ooty lake.
Ooty lake: This is
the pride of the Nilgiri Hills.It extends over an area of 65 acres and this
artificial lake was formed by the collector of Coimbatore.
Deer Park:The deer
park covers an area of twenty-two acres and has some of the finest collection
of animals.
The kalhatty falls
near Ooty are worth a visit.This is located about thriteen kilometers from
Ooty.The height of this waterfall is one-hundred feet. Ooty is one of the most
beautiful hill stations located in South India and is worth visiting once.
Club Mahindra Holiday Reviews
ReplyDeleteOnce I reached Derby green, the Club Mahindra hospitality was at work. Right from the watchman to the reception staff, each one was polite, courteous and answered all my queries.While the checkin formalities were being completed, I was served with Nilgiri tea.The room was good, it was neat and spacious. The décor was nice and I had a good night’s rest in the room. I had read some good club Mahindra reviews, so my expectations were very high from Ooty and this place matched my expectations
The bathroom was nice and spacious with all the modern amenities. Using the modern bathroom was a real pleasure. The food was delicious. They served a nice combination of Indian and western meals. The impeccable Club Mahindra hospitality is especially noticeable in the restaurants. The recreation staff arranges group activities and bonfire at night. I preferred travelling to different parts of Ooty rather than participating in the activities arranged by the staff. The bonfire is fun.
The travel desk at Club Mahindra arranges sightseeing tours, though you can also check the local cabs, which are cheaper but also not as comfortable as the tour arranged by Club Mahindra. Though expensive, Derby Green is a great choice for a holiday.