Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is one of the most popular
hill stations in the southern part of India. It is located in the Western Ghats
at a height of 2240 meters. Ooty is the headquarter district where the two
ranges meet. This region is blessed with greenery and is one of the most
beautiful in the state. The greenery in Ooty is chiefly comprised of tea and
coffee plantations but besides these there are conifers, eucalyptus, pine and
wattle. The temperature in summer doesn’t soar above 25 degree Celsius with a
minimum of 10 degree Celsius. The temperature in winter hits a low of 5 degree
Celsius and a high of 21 degree Celsius. This lovely hill station was
discovered by the British in the 18oos. The British were however not the first
inhabitants of Ooty. It was inhabited by a tribe called Todas before the
British discovered it. The first railway line to Ooty however was constructed
by the British and they made it the summer capital of the Madras presidency. The
places of interest in and around Ooty are:
Government botanical garden Ooty: This garden was laid out
by the Marquis of Tweedale in 1847. It is divided into 6 parts, lower garden,
new garden, Italian garden conservatory, fountain terrace and nurseries. This garden is lush green and has well
maintained lawns. It has several rare species of trees.
Rose garden: The rose
garden is located at a distance of 1 kilometer from the railway station. It can
be easily accessed by roads from both sides.
Lake Park: The lake park is located on the banks of the Ooty
Lake. It is close to the bus stand and opposite the Ooty railway station.
Ooty Lake: The Ooty Lake is the pride of the Nilgiri hills.
Boating facilities were started here in the year 1973. There are several other
places worth visiting in and around Ooty like the Doodabetta falls, the deer
park and the government museum.
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