Local Activities
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Doddabetta Peak: At a height of 2633 m MSL it is the highest peak in Tamilnadu is at the eastern extremity of Ooty.A motorable road leads to the peak,from where,on a clear day a panoramic view can be had not only of Ooty but also of Coonoor,Wellington,Kundah,the distant plains of Coimbatore and Mysore.The Sunset is spectacular from this view.An added attraction is the telescope view.
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Tea Factory & Museum Factory producing fresh tea of highest grade. One can see the process of manufacturing of tea.There is also a pictorial museum explaining the history of tea and a chocolate factory.Variety of Tea Museum are also available
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Botanical Garden It is Ooty's most frequented tourist sport.The Marquis of Tweedale established the garden in 1847.The agricultural Department of Tamil Nadu government now maintains it.During the season(May,June)the garden is the venue of the Annual Flower Show .The garden is spread over 55 acres. |
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Ooty Lake It was conceived in 1824 by John Sullivan, the first collector of Ooty,as an irrigation tank.The lake is much frequented by picnickers .Rowboats and paddle boats are available on hire.An amusement park for children and toy train are added attractions. |
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Rose Garden Situated in the heart of Ooty town spread over 4 Hectares,this garden has been beautifully laid out in terraces with rose tunnels,pergolas and bowers with rose creepers.This garden has the larges collection of Roses in the country.Hybrid Tea Roses,miniature roses,Floribunda,Ramblers,roses of unusual colours like black and green are some of the more than 2000 varieties of the roses that will captivate your senses. |
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Thread Garden
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Wax Museum
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Pykara Water Falls
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Heritage Train
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Dolphins Nose and the Droog are two excellent viewpoints,10 and 15 km from Coonor respectively.One can also view the Catherine falls and remaining ruins of an old fort built by Tipu Sultan.Two other favorite are the Law's Falls near the junction of Coonoor and Katteri rivers and the Railiah dam with a reservoir which supplies water to Coonoor |
Must See and Must Do:
We recommend you visit the Tea Factory, Pykara lake, try the toy train, visit Botanical garden, try our Chinese restaurant and have your drinks at the Valley Bar that over looks the beautiful valley.
Visit the local market that sells local handicrafts, home made chocolates and items from neighboring states.
Don't Go Home Without:
Home Made Chocolates, Tea and Eucalyptus Oils
Tips:
Ask our travel desk to tailor make programs for you. You could also write to us your requirements in advance so that we can organize things for you before your arrival.