Ooty – A Trip to the Blue Mountains

Ooty or Utagamandalam as it was originally known as is a famous hill station in the nilgiri hills, in the southern part of India. This tourism hotspot contributes majorly to the state’s economy as well. Its rich coffee and tree plantations spread over many acres attracts tourists all over the world. Most of the tourists land up here during summer to beat the heat. Ooty packages also include a trip to nearby hill stations like Kodaikanal, Yercaud and Yelagiri. The trip is not just relaxing but can prove to be adventurous as well, if you opt for some of the trekking programs. There are different trekking routes available for trekkers in terms of their terrain, altitude and distance.

Ooty’s niligiri hills, also known as Blue Mountains, prove to be a picturesque picnic spot. Ooty tour is buoyant with a visit to the botanical garden, lakes, toy train rides, Lamb’s rock, Doddabetta peak, Tribal museum and the Pykara falls. Coonur and Kotagiri are smaller hill stations at short distance from ooty and provide natural scenic beauty. At Coonur there are various home cottages which are preferred anytime over a hotel stay as it offers privacy.

Ooty travel is well connected in terms of its road network. Various languages are spoken and different types of food are available to make your stay as comforting as ever. However it is advisable one chart out a travel plan well in advance so as to avoid huge crowds. Next time you plan your summer holiday trip, make sure you check out this place for sure.