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Ooty Tourism : Queen of Hill stations
Couched amidst those gorgeous Nilgiri mountains of southern India, there is something unique about the erstwhile British township of Ooty. Year after year, it draws tourists, adventure enthusiasts, honeymooners and the film industry like bees to nectar.
Ooty, the Queen be seated in this heavenly abode remained undiscovered to the great southern dynasties and it took the British to explore it in the early 1800s. They were, however, not the first friends of this land as a tribe called Todas had been living there long before the British came, claiming that the Nilgiris had been their home since time immemorial. The British constructed the first railway line in the area and made it the summer capital of the Chennai Presidency.
South Indian Tea has gained recognition far and wide. India is the fifth largest tea producing belt in the world after China. In 1991, South India exported 50 million kg to over 30 countries. Tea and Tourism Festival is celebrated in the Nilgiri's Jointly by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu and Ministry of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in every January/February. Cultural programmes, visits to Tea Estates and factories, fun and frolic etc., mark this celebrations. Come to Nilgiri's, during this festival, when tea lovers from all over the world converge. An occasion not to be missed.
Mini Garden :
At about one kilometre distance Tourist can visit this mini garden (Children's Lake Garden) which is on the way to Boat House. Children's amusement park is housed here. A snack bar is also available. It is maintained by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited . Timings 8 a.m to 6 p.m
Art Gallery :
Lalit kala Academy : It is situated about 2 kms., from Udhagamandalam in the main Mysore road. It has various collections of contemporary paintings and sculptures all over from India.
Rose Garden :
It is located just 3/4 kms. away from Charring Cross. It lies with 10 acres of land with 1919 variety of roses. Timings 8 a.m to 6 p.m
Kotagiri :
It is 31 kms. from Udhagamandalam. The climate is very salubrious which is 6503 feet above sea level. Kotagiri is shielded by the Doddabetta ranges which receives much of its rain from north west monsoon. One can enjoy a pleasure ride on road flanked by green tea beds on either side.
Ooty is a vivacious tourist destination and therefore there are many luxurious as well as budget hotels here. The major hotels include; Savoy Hotel, Holiday Inn, The Monarch, Hotel Dasaprakash, Comfort Inn Aruna,etc