Description

The popular hill station Ooty is a shorter derivation from its original name Udhagamandalam, sometimes called Ootacamund. During earlier times it was also called OttaikalMandu. The charm and beauty of this hill station in Nilgiri hills calls for the name it got, ‘The Queen of Hill Stations’. It is called a nature lover’s paradise too, due to its greens, wonderful blue Mountains, rippling clear lakes, alpine woods and lively climate like that of English summers.

It is said that these mountains derives those misty blue haze from the Eucalyptus trees that cover these hills or maybe from the Kurunji flowers that are blue in color and blossoms after every 12 years.

The scenic hill station is a desired honeymoon destination due to its heavenly beautiful plantations, conifers, lavenders, Eucalyptus tresses and graciously flowing cold breeze.

Ooty lies at North of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu covering an area of 36 sq Kms. It is the capital of Nilgiris district. Ooty is mainly inhabited by Todas, Kotas, Kurumbas, Panias and Irula tribes.The hill station is about 2240 meters above sea level. The climate of the place is mild and pleasant throughout the year with an average ranging from 17–20 °C and winters dipping to the temperatures of 0º C. April to June and September to November is a good time to visit Ooty.