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Honey and Bee Museum

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Honey & Bee Museum situated at Sargan Villa, Club Road, Ooty, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Honey & Bee Museum is a novel project at Ooty by the NGO, Keystone Foundation. It depicts information on indigenous honey bees and traditional indigenous tribal people who harvest them. It also has a children’s activity room and a small knowledge resource unit on bees, environment and people. The Bee Museum is first of its kind focusing on traditional knowledge and practices. The museum aims to be a vibrant space with live demonstration units of bees, specimens and tools – both traditional and modern used in beekeeping and honey gathering.

Honey and Bee Museum, Ooty

Honey and Bee Museum, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.30 AM – 6.30 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.

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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Sanctuary Avalanche

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Sanctuary Avalanche Situated at a distance of 25 km from Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sanctuary Avalanche is a wild life sanctuary located in Nilgiris. This sanctuary was named after an avalanche that took place in 1823. This natural paradise has an extensive cover of water bodies, shola trees, rhododendrons, and orchids. Trekking enthusiasts keep flocking here to try their hands at the various trekking trails, the most popular one being the trek along Bhawani River. One can also trek up to the adjoining hills to enjoy an eagle’s eye view of Ooty. Sanctuary Avalanche has a vast variety of flora and fauna and is a wonderful place for people who enjoy wild life. One can also visit Avalanche Lake, where boating facilities are available. Sanctuary Avalanche is the best site for trout fishing. Forest Department can make arrangements for hiring trout fishing rods and other equipment, if necessary.

Sanctuary Avalanche, Ooty

Sanctuary Avalanche, 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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Marlimun Lake

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Marlimun Lake is situated at Nilgiri Hills, Ooty, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Marlimun Lake is a panoramic spot in Ooty. With a variety of different boats to enjoy a boat ride, you can choose from an open shikara type to a paddle boat. It is surrounded amidst virgin forest reserves so the only sounds that are heard are bird calls and the silence of the valley.

Marlimun Lake, Ooty

Marlimun Lake, 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


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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Arranmore Palace

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Arranmore Palace is located near the Ooty Lake, Ooty,Nilgiris. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Arranmore Palace Apart from viewpoints, Ooty also has this Palace to watch out for. Maharajas and nawabs built their summer palaces and mansions.Arranmore Palace built by the Maharaja of Jodhpur is now a Government guest house. It is open to visitors. It is known as Tamizhagam.

Arranmore Palace, Ooty

Arranmore Palace, Ooty

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 6.30 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.

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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Bellikkal Lake

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Bellikkal Lake, Nilgiris District, Ooty, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bellikkal Lake is a wonderful destination to spend some relaxing time with family. this is a must see destination for tourists, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and honeymooners alike. Bellikkal Lake has some magnificent views to offer to the visitors. Bellikkal Lake is a preferred watering hole for a large variety of wild animals. As such, one can spot wild animals like elephants, tigers, bear, bison and deer here. Bellikkal Lake is a birdwatcher’s paradise. A wide variety of birds like bulbuls, shrikes, doves, crow pheasants, drongos, and woodpeckers can be spotted here. Honeymooners find the solitude offered by the Lake and its surrounding appealing. Apart from that, the adventure seekers can go on Mountain biking and trekking while on a visit here. Ayurvedic massage at the end of the day is a wonderful way to wind up the activities of the day. The other attractions located close by are Upper Bhavani Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Pykara Lake, Sanctuary Avalanche, Shooting Point, Lady Canning’s Seat, Arranmore Palace, Western Catchment, Needle Rock View Point and the Second World War Memorial Pillar.

Bellikkal Lake, Ooty

Bellikkal Lake, 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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Mukurti Peak

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Mukurti Peak is situated at 27 km from Ooty. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mukurthi peak is certainly the most notable height of the Nilgiris. It stands 8380 feet above the sea and commands one of the most magnificent views to be seen in India. It is noticeable owing to its curious shape which is that of an acute right angled triangle with one side almost vertical. The view from this peak is one of finest in South India. The Mukurthi dam has been built at the foot of this hill under Pykara hydro electricity scheme.

Mukurthi Peak, Ooty

Mukurthi Peak, 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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Kandal Cross

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Kandal Cross Shrine is located about 3 km away from the Ooty railway station, Ooty, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kandal Cross is one of the best known Catholic churches in Ooty. The Kandal Cross and is known to cure the ill while many believe that their wishes came true after visiting the holy shrine. To fulfill their wishes, candles are lighted on Fridays. The architectural splendor of the Church also deserves mention.

Kandal Cross, Ooty

Kandal Cross, 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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Law’s Falls, Coonoor

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Coonoor

Law’s Falls is situated at 5 Km from Coonoor, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Law’s falls is an attraction that can be visited by all. Families as well as tourists come here to enjoy the beauty of the falls and the surrounding natural beauty. The landscape here is extremely rocky and often wild. This makes it an ideal choice for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Photographers also find this a good site to capture some wonderful snaps of the nature.Coonoor is one of the best places for shopping. You can buy items like tea, hand-made antiques, Indian handlooms, shadow-worked bed sheets and shawls from here. There are many more attractions like Droog Fort, Second World War Memorial Pillar, Catherine Falls, Dolphin’s Nose, Hidden Valley, Lady Canning’s Seat, Lamb’s Rock, Sim’s Park and tea gardens in Coonoor. Moreover, Ooty is also located near Coonoor.

Law’s Falls, Coonoor, Ooty

Law’s Falls, Coonoor, 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

  • Cafe Coffee Day ;  Sim’s Park Road, Gray’s Hill, Coonoor, Near ICICI Bank, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India. ; Ph/M –  91-423-2222222 ; 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
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Cairn Hill

India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty

Cairn Hill is situated at 3 Km From Ooty, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

N.A.

Cairn Hill, Ooty

Cairn 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

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.

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Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty
Ooty Lake
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Bojjana Konda, Visakhapatnam

India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Sankaram

Bojjana Konda is located at Sankaram Village, Near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bojjana Konda, Visakhapatnam, is well known for housing enchanting stupas of Buddha in different postures. Tourists visiting this place can view the architectural remains belonging to Buddhist period. Different variety of materials, which were used during the 1900 AD, can also be viewed by the visitors. After visiting this historical sight, tourists can indulge in eating local food. The food which is prepared by different eateries offers true taste of the region. Tourists can also buy various items that have been put up on display by the local shops. These items are reasonably priced and help the tourists to explore the culture of the city.

Bojjana Konda, Visakhapatnam

Bojjana Konda, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Bojjana Konda heritage site is believed to be constructed about 2000 years ago. Bojjana Konda is an eastern hill which is covered with the help of different monolithic stupas that surround the Maha Stupa. The dome of the Maha Stupa is constructed out of bricks. The stupa also houses a lingam made out of stone. According to archaeological sources, an image of Goddess Hariti was found on the foot of the hills.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

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

  • Brindavan Restaurant ;  141/13/151, Old Gajuwaka | Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) 530026, India ; Ph/M –  2517936; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

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Ramakrishna Beach
Borra Caves
Kondakarla Ava Beach