Why You Must Visit Ooty

Author: sushantap | Posted: 06.02.2012

Why should one visit Ooty? Ooty is one of India's most popular hill station located in south India. It attracts a huge number of tourists every year and as a result many hotels have come up. Read on to find out more about Ooty and some good hotels in Ooty.

Ooty or Udgamandalam is India's most famous hill stations located in the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. It's breath taking beauty has earned it the nickname of the 'Queen of Hill stations'. the town can be reached by long winding roads or through a rack railway system - a one of a kind system in the world. The town is situated in the Deccan Plateau and abounds in great natural beauty and wildlife. Ooty also has its local tribal population- the Todas who first understood the need for conservation. The Todas have a rich and colorful heritage that can be traced from hundreds of years. It is common belief that Ooty almost entirely depends upon tourism but reality paints a different picture. Ooty largely depends upon agriculture and production of foreign especially English vegetables which are exported. Boarding schools in Ooty also contribute to the economy of the town. Ooty has many beautiful locations which you can visit like the Government Rose Garden and the Botanical gardens, St. Stephens Church, etc. Some other popular Ooty tourist locations that you must visit is the huge Ooty Lake which is a major draw among tourists. For nature lovers there is the Mudumalai National park, Doddabetta Peak, Mukurthi National park and the Pine forest.

Top Rated Hotels in Ooty

Madhav Guest house is one of the popular budget hotels in Ooty and enjoys almost 84% customer recommendation. It means 9 out of 10 guests said they will stay in this hotel again. Guests particularly appreciate the quality of food in it's restaurant, the hotel's locations and personalized service provided by the hotels owner. The hotel offers rooms with all major facilities including some extra facilities like complimentary breakfasts, safe deposit, car parking and bonfire option. The room rates start from Rs.600.

Hotel Darshan is another popular Ooty hotels that is located in a beautiful location just opposite the Boat Club. Guests particularly appreciate its location, service and good food. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with all major facilities including many complimentary services. The room rates start from Rs.1200.



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