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Ootacamund, shortened to Ooty is a town in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris mean �Blue Mountains� and it�s uncertain whether this name came from the blue haze given out by the eucalyptus trees growing on these hills or by the kurunji flower which blooms here every 12 years giving the hills a bluish colour. Originally occupied by the |
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Toda tribe, the area eventually came under the administration of the East India Company during the British Rule. The town�s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism and is popular across the country for its natural scenic beauty and its historic landmarks. |
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Tourist Attractions |
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Retaining most of its colonial charm combined with the local flavour, Ooty witnesses many tourists who come here during the summers to escape the heat of the plains. Here are a few popular tourist destinations in Ooty: |
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Botanical Garden |
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Rose Garden |
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Ooty Lake |
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Doddabetta Peak |
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Art Gallery |
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Hotels and Accommodation |
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One of the favourite destinations of the British, Ooty still remains a crowd puller, especially during summer time, Ooty has many hotels and guest houses tourists can choose from. Most of these hotels are located close to tourist attractions and promise a comfortable stay and warm hospitality. |
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How to Reach Ooty |
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There are many ways to get to Ooty |
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Rail |
Ooty has its own railway station which is well connected to cities like Chenni and Coimbatore and one can also take a toy train to get to the destination. |
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Road |
Ooty has a strong road network and is well connected to cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mysore and Kanyakumari
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Air |
The nearest airport to Ooty is Coimbatore which is located at a distance of 105 kms from the towm. From the airport one can take a bus or hire a cab to reach Ooty. |
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