India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Bellikkal

Bison valley is located in Bellikkal, 26 km away from Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bison valley is a tourist destination where one can spend peaceful days enjoying the beauty of the nature. The spot is where the lush green Nilgiris converge in to the Western Ghats. This valley is named as Bison valley as the wild Indian bisons are spotted in abundance in this area. Bison valley has a number of tea gardens located amidst the forests. In addition to bison other wild animals like bear, elephant, monkeys, tiger and leopard are also seen here. The nearby forests and the valley is also home for different species of birds like doves, bulbul, drongos, shrikes and wood peckers. The peaks and valleys make it suitable for light adventure rock climbing, high rope activities, stream walk and trekking.They also arrange activities like jeep safari, trekking, rock climbing and visits to the tea estates. Nearby Kalhatti waterfall is also worth visiting. Bison Valley is a favourite destination of family tourist, photographers, nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Bison Valley, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

St. Catherine Water Falls is around 8 km away from Kotagiri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Catherine Falls, also known as St. Catherine’s Falls, is located in the area that surrounds Coonoor. This beautiful waterfall falls from an impressive 250 feet. It can clearly been seen from the top of Dolphin’s Nose if seeing the entire waterfall as one total impression is what you are looking for. It is also possible to take a road to the top of the falls. This vantage point allows you to truly appreciate the awesome power that Mother Nature has contained within a waterfall as you look down the 250 feet to the pool of water and its surrounding landscape below. From Dolphin’s Nose of Coonoor one can have a magnificent view of St. Catherine Water falls which is about 250 feet height.

St. Catherine Water Falls, Kotagiri, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 Minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Fern Hill Palace, Ooty, Nilgiris. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Fern Hill is a welcome heritage hotel, situated at Fern Hill, Ooty and located in 50 acres of land with sprawling lawns, beautiful gardens, dense forests, rich and stunning views overlooking lush green valleys and tea gardens. The palace, superbly finished with Burmese teak, features a magnificent ballroom with a high valued ornamental papier ceiling. This has two overlooking galleries, one veiled with lace curtains for the ladies of the household and the other for the court orchestra. This Palace has exclusive suites which comprise of a large sitting room, guest room, dining hall, sit outs, etc. All guest rooms have a huge fireplace, taking you back to the British era. Apart from this you have all luxurious services provided by the hotel ensuring you have a pleasant and royal stay. The ambience and the setting are sure to give you a feel of the yesteryears, the English style of living in particular. You will rejoice in the old world charm.

Fern Hill Palace, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Hindustan Photo Film is situated around 5 km from Ooty railway station, Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Hindustan Photo Film or HPF is a public sector enterprise and the chief industrial unit of the district. It is covers a wide spread area of 300 acres. This plant is situated close to the Ooty-Mysore road and the golf links. Tourists visit this firm to catch glimpse of the entire production process. In January, 1967, this industrial plant was officially inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Currently, the plant produces various types of Indu roll films that are helpful in taking photographs. The unit also produces Indu bromide papers that are used for printing the photographs. This unit also specialises in producing the best quality Indu X-ray films. In addition, industrial X-ray film, Induaerographic for defence and geological mapping, CAT film and oscilloscope direct print papers are produced in this unit. Laser recording film, photo typesetting paper, chemicals for film processing and special film for space photography can also be found here. This company is equipped with the latest technology for manufacturing graphic arts, medical X-ray and black & white products, conforming to the international quality standards.

Hindustan Photo Film, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Glyngarth Villa Resturant ;  Golf club road,finger post, Ooty, India. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Elkhill is located on Ramakrishna Mutt Road, Elk Hill, Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

N.A.

Elk Hill, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 Minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Glenmorgan

Glenmorgan is a village located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Glenmorgan is a scenic countryside in Ooty, which is full of eucalyptus and tea plantations. This tea estate is ideal place for picnics and has a big lake constituting the fore bay for the Pykara Power House. This power house is around 3 km down the hill of Singara and is considered to be the highest plant in Asia. The Pykara Power Plant measures over 38.78 metres in height and is connected with a haulage way (mechanical ropeway). It takes around 1 hour by trolley to reach this power plant from Glenmorgan. Tourists can get a beautiful view of the Moyar Valley, Pykara Power Plant, certain parts of Mysore and Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary. Further, there are many rest houses available at Glenmorgan and Singara for tourists and officers of the electricity board.

Glenmorgan, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Ketti Valley View is situated at 7 Km from Ooty, Ooty, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ketti Valley View is one of the most famous viewpoints in Ooty. As the name suggests, the site provides a panoramic view of the Ketti valley that extends from the Mysore plateau to the Coimbatore plains. It is one of the most visited tourist sites of Ooty. The view of Ketti, the largest valley in the world from here is majestic and often compared to views of Switzerland. Nature lovers, adventurists, experience seekers and even casual travellers will love the view from the Ketti valley viewpoint. Some of the major tourist attractions located near the Ketti Valley View is Ooty Lake, Stone House, Mariamman temple, Ooty Golf Course, St. Stephen’s Church, Botanical Gardens, Rose Gardens, Pykara Lake, Sims Park Coonoor and the Nilgiri Mountain Railways.

Ketti Valley, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Tiger Hill is located east of Ooty town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Tiger Hill is a picturesque spot, on the lower lap of Doddabetta peak. This is a now a resort consisting of English style cottages. Tourist can have a luxurious stay here in the lap of nature.

Tiger Hill, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 Minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Raj Bhawan or the Government House in Ooty is located on the ridge of the western slopes of Doddabetta. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Raj Bhawan or the Government House in Ooty is located on the ridge of the western slopes of Doddabetta. This house lies on the outskirts of the South Easter quarter of Ooty Before heading towards Ooty, the governors of Madras used to visit this place, which was declared as the summer capital of the state. Raj Bhavan is residence of the governors during the summer months of April, May and June. This Bhavan was built in 1877, by the Duke of Buckingham. During this period, the Duke was the Governor of Madras and built this massive government house for his official visit. In 1900, a ballroom was added by Sir Arthur Havelock and the whole building was electrified in 1904. The Government House also features portraits of George V, George Marry, Queen Victoria, Duke of Buckingham and Governors.

Raj Bhawan, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

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Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Second World War Memorial Pillar is situated in Wellington at a distance of 3 km from Coonoor. Edit

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Second World War Memorial Pillar Situated within the premises of the cantonment of Wellington, the Second World War Memorial Pillar was built to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives in the Second World War. The cantonment is still in use by the Indian Army as home to the Madras Regiment and it also houses the Indian Defense Services Staff College, a training wing that imparts training to officers of the Indian Armed Forces. The cantonment has its own cemetery. The Wellington Military hospital, built in 1860, is also found next to the Second World War Memorial Pillar. A park is found adjacent to the memorial pillar which is well maintained and has models of war airplanes. Second World War Memorial Pillar is located close to the Wellington Railway Station on the Ooty-Mettupalayam Rail, which makes it easier for both tourists as well as locals to reach here. Once you have taken a walk around the memorial, you could also visit the Wellington golf course which is situated nearby. Being a restricted area, entry of vehicles is banned and tourists are not allowed to take photographs of this memorial.

Second World War Memorial Pillar, Coonoor, Ooty

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire Brigade : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Ooty... Click Here

Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty

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Ooty Lake

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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