Ooty, Udhagamandalam, is known by
many names, but nothing does justice to her breathtaking beauty. Ooty, nestled
deep within the Nilgiri hills is also called the “Blue Mountains.” No one knows
if this is because this paradise is covered by a smoky blue haze given off by
the eucalyptus trees, or is it due to the kurunji flowers that bloom once in
twelve long years giving the slopes a bluish haze. Whatever the name, nothing can detract from the magical, mystical charm
of this hill station.
Ooty draws a large number of
tourists every year. Lofty mountains, great lakes, dense forests, sprawling
grasslands, miles of tea gardens and eucalyptus trees
greet the visitors en route to Ooty. The hill station itself is a land of
picturesque picnic spots. It used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for
the British during the colonial days, later it was made into a summer
administrative town. It is situated at an altitude of 2,286 meters above sea
level.
There are many resorts in Ooty and homestays
in Ooty offering a traveler weary from the hectic rush of the city a
place of solace and unwavering beauty. You can also decide to indulge in a
unique experience of a Farm Stay, where your experience is an inimitable blend
of farm stay and a wildlife resort. If you are the outdoorsy type, this is an
experience that you will cherish. You can take your pick from a number of
activities like camping, an open jeep ride that takes you deep into the
forests, you could decide to spend some time at the dairy or just treat
yourself to forty-winks under the blue sky with a book to give you company. You
could also decide to catch up on some quite time, fishing by the river or a
spot of bird watching. Wake up to the aroma offreshly brewed tea, and decide to
take a meandering walk from you cottage in
Ooty along a scenic route. You could decide to do all of this or
nothing! Time seems to stop in this charming "Queen of Hill Stations."
Ooty offers many attractions and amazing sightseeing options. The Government Rose Garden is a sight to behold with over 20,000 varieties of roses in bloom. Situated on the slopes of the Elk Hill, it is the largest rose garden in India. Take a leisurely walk or enjoy a picnic lunch in the lush, green beauty of the Botanical Garden spread over 22 acre. The Ooty Golf course extending over 193 acres is a golfer’s paradise. A visit to this picturesque locale will bring back nostalgic memories all your life. For a taste of paradise on your next vacation, do log on to www.homestay360.com to get the best pick from a choice of resorts and homestays.
