Widely famous for its picturesque natural beauty and astonishing location at splendid Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is famous as ‘Queen of hill stations’ in India. Perched at an altitude of 2,240 meters above the sea level, this amazing holiday destination appeals the visitors with verdant vegetation, rippling streams and lush tea gardens. There are several other reasons that lure the tourists from far for holidaying into this amazing town. Environmental delights, enriching natural bounties, exciting adventures and exotic wildlife are some of the reasons that make Ooty such a reflective holiday spot.
The charming city of Ooty was discovered in 1800s by British. The city has a British influence in most parts of it that can be seen in hand rolled cigars, chocolates and cheese. Merely being at this place fills the visitors with utmost refreshments and a trip to this wonderful place allows you visiting a range of scenic sites and enjoying adventures both in the township and nearby areas. It features a host of tourist attractions including Botanical garden, St. Stephen’s Church, Government Museum and Ooty Lake. You can enjoy here various activities apart from sightseeing including some adventure sports activities like hiking, trekking, rappelling, mountaineering, camping, boating and much more.
- Ooty Swami Stream / Foter / CC BY
Being a preferred summer retreat, Ooty appears stunning in every season. If you travel Ooty in summers, your visit will be a pleasant and relaxing. If you want to go to the place in winters, you will be freezing yet having a rejuvenating experience. But the stunning city of Ooty looks gorgeous in rainy season. Monsoon in Ooty has a different charm that adds vibrant shades of nature in your life. During rains, this city enwraps into a grayish touch preserving its wildlife aura with colorful panorama of flora and fauna. Holidaying in Ooty during monsoon brings some of beautiful moments in your life that can be cherished forever. The city becomes spotlessly green and various species of colorful regional flowers blossom that make it more beautiful and attractive. Plan your next trip to Ooty in monsoon and see how beautiful is the experience.
Apart from the pleasant weather of Ooty, one more thing is there that appeals the tourists. It is shopping of the local products. If you are a shopaholic, the city is not going to hold you back from your inborn desire to shop around. Some of the popular things that you can buy are Eucalyptus oil, honey, cinchona products, coffee and tea. Most of the shops in city open between 9 am and12 noon and 3 pm and 8pm.
There is a different side of visiting Ooty in rain that is you may not able to enjoy various adventurous activities but if you are someone who loves to enjoy the beautiful shades of nature, go for it. Visit Ooty during rains and create wonderful memories of life.
