What makes Ooty an enchanting hill station?

Ooty is indeed a beautiful hill station of South India. With vast plantations, exotic atmosphere and beautiful cosy cottages, Ooty is a hotspot for nature lovers. Here is a brief note on what makes the spot a stand out from most other hill stations of India.

While talking about India and its different destinations, the climate is a major thing to discuss. With the diverse culture, traditions, cuisines and many more, the climatic variation also attracts tourists from across the world. In summers, the temperatures can reach scorching 40 degrees, thankfully there are some amazing hill stations where you can take respite. Ooty is one such beautiful destination to visit. Amidst serene lake, lofty mountains and sprawling grasslands, the beautiful hill station of Ooty is located. Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is otherwise known as Ootacamund, Udhagamandalam and most famously Queen of the Hills. This article talks about the wonderful cool climate, exotic wildlife, enchanting Ooty hotels and adventurous activities in the town.

Ooty is a small town with 36 sq km area and it is about 2240 meters above the sea level. It is known that this charming hill station was the one of the favourite summer spots of the British Collector of Coimbatore. Even today the remains of the British Raj are seen here. The vast plantations of eucalyptus, tea, coffee, pine forests and cinchona and the British style cottages are also said to have originated during that period.

Ooty is considered as a year-round destination. As for most of the year, the temperatures remain soothing, so it's neither too hot nor too cold any time of the year. The monsoon rains fall makes landslides a usual feature. Therefore, it is better to avoid the Ooty trip during monsoon.

This region houses a number of Tribal communities and maybe because of them, this hill station has a unique essence. The Todas, the Badagas, the Kotas, the Karumba, and the Irrulas still exist here.

Most of these groups are engaged in agricultural activities. The Todas are most popular among them. An encounter with these ethnic groups will surely make the moment a memorable one. With many ancient stories related to their lifestyle and other activities, just an encounter with them is not enough to learn much.

Being a famous tourist destination, Ooty is well-connected by rail and road. Coimbatore is the nearest railway station and it is about 105 km away. A scenic rail ride from Mettupalayam can also be a part of your Ooty tour packages. With a good list of spots to visit, Niligiris Mountain Train, Doddabetta Peak, Tea Factory and Museum, Botanical Gardens, the Boat House, the Thread Garden, Centenary Rose Garden and St Stephen's Church are some of the must places in Ooty. Besides, trekking, long walking, Minibus tour in Mudumalai is also available for the visitors.

Overall, Ooty is elegant and truly a stand out hill stations from most other spots of India. So, this vacation picks a perfect Ooty tour packages, where you can cover all the famous and frequented spots of Ooty and enjoy a delightful Nilgiri tour.

Avalanche Lake, Pykara Falls, Mudumalai Tiger Reserves, Wenlock Downs and Coonoor are some of the other nearby attractions.

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,