Charing Cross


Charing Cross is the central place of the popular hill station Ooty. The Charing Cross is actually a junction of important roads with a well developed market around it. There are numerous shops at this place selling all kinds of articles from cosmetics, fashion jewelry, bags, perfumes, clothes, accessories etc,. The vegetable market at this place sells vegetables, fish, meat, fruits etc.

When you take s short walk from Charing Cross there is a departmental store of Spencers, which sells almost everything required in one's house. It is located on the busy commercial street of Ooty. Charing Cross can be called a self sufficient place with all kinds of facilities and services. A number of hotels are located at Charing Cross such as Tamil Nadu Tourism development Corporation Hotel and Hotel Nahar. Some of the important tourist places of Ooty are situated very near to Charring Cross like the charming Rose Garden and the Gothic-style St Stephen's Church.

For tourists Charing Cross is a place which must be visited by them. The main shopping street and vegetable market is located here. One of the most important visiting place for the tourists is the Tamil Nadu Tourism development Corporation Tourist Office, where one can inquire about Ooty and plan their itinerary accordingly. A number of renowned schools like Breeks All India Higher Secondary School and Breeks Memorial School are also located at Charing Cross, providing good quality education to the children in and around Ooty. Private bus services also operate from this destination taking travelers to their desired destination.

Last Updated on 9/20/2011