Ooty Attractions and Accommodation

Attractionsarea also houses a number of jungle lodges. There
Ooty today is visited by all kinds of people who wantare many other place of interest in and around Ooty
to have a good time. The weather being pleasantlike the Ooty museum, Tea estates, and the Rose
and cold is a favourite destination for honeymooners.gardens. Apart from these there are many view
Tourists also visit Ooty with family and friends to getpoints from where one can get amazing breath
away from the hectic hustle bustle of the city. Theretaking views of the surrounding beauty.
are many places one can see as the natural beautyOoty is famous for oils, such as eucalyptus oil. One
of Ooty is ever so charming with its beautiful lakes,can readily find these in the main town of Ooty. It is
waterfalls, forests, tea gardens and botanical gardens.also very famous for its home made chocolates and
The Botanical gardens of Ooty spread over 50 to 60wines.
acres and are a major attraction to tourists to learnThe Stay
and understand the flora Ooty has to offer. It is aWith Ooty being a prime tourist destination, there are
beautifully landscaped garden with huge variety ofmany hotels, restaurants, guest houses, resorts,
flowering plants and tress. The gardens are locatedbungalows and even ranches if you are prepared to
on the lower slopes of the Dodabetta peak whichtravel to the outskirts of Ooty that one can choose
apparently is the highest peak in Ooty.to stay at while in Ooty. The accommodation here
The Dodabetta peak stands at a height of aboutwill not burn a hole in your pocket as it is affordable
2800 meters. Since it is the highest point around theand good.
district, some of the best views of the surroundingIf the budget is for the trip is good enough one can
landscapes can be viewed from here. The peak isalways find great comfortable accommodation at
only about 10 kilometres from Ooty and the bestHotel Savoy which is a part of the Taj group. With
way to get there is by travelling in your own privateinternational service, great food and good
vehicle or by an Auto rickshaw. It is advised to carryaccommodation, Hotel Savoy is definitely a great
a camera with you so that you can steal some ofchoice for tourists who are willing to splurge. Sherlock
these great views forever. Some even say that on aHotel is another place you can stay. The recently
clear day, one can even view the plains of Mysore orconstructed hotel has excellent views of the
Coimbatore. However, this is very rare.surrounding beauty due to its location. There is only
Another place one should defiantly pay a visit is thelimited accommodation here with only 10 rooms, but
Kalhatty falls. The beautiful falls which is located inthe excellent views overlooking the entire valley
Kalhatty which is at a distance of 12 kilometres frombelow and the high quality good food makes this a
Ooty is famous for its natural beauty amidst densegreat place to stay at. Due to the limited availability
forests. The Ooty Lake is a major attraction too. Itof rooms it is advised to plan on the booking before
is an artificial lake, which houses boating facilities. Inarriving.
close proximity to the lake is a small park, which hasAll said and done, Ooty is a campers and nature
a small go-carting track. One can also go for longlovers paradise. With its beautiful Blue Mountains,
horse rides around the lake.exquisite flora and fauna, picture perfect views and
On the way to Ooty from Bangalore, on e wouldgreat landscapes Ooty is almost just like being in
come across the Bandipur and Mudumalai Sanctuaryheaven. So, it is a great get away from the pollution
and National Park. This place is home to many wildand the hustle bustle of your hectic city life for a
animals and safaris are conveniently organized. Thiswhile.