To get to Ooty, you have to travel a distance of eighty kilometers from Coimbatore, a very important commercial center of Tamilnadu. Ooty is also called Ootacamund and one finds the colonial effect here because during British rule this place was a hotspot for them and many colonial buildings testify to this vital fact. Ooty’s old name was Udhagamandalam. Visiting Ooty on the toy train is a special experience and one can see the best views of nature along the way. From Ooty one can see the majestic views and the Blue Mountains look stunning. The Nilgiri Mountains are also called the Blue Mountains. One is not sure why these mountains are given this name. Some say it is due to the smoky blue haze from the eucalyptus trees and others say it is due to the famous Kurunji flower that blooms once in a span of 12 years.
In Ooty, you can also visit the Ooty club. This was established in the year 1905. During the peak winter season, one has the opportunity to enjoy skiing here due to the beautiful snow slopes, although falling snow can be a rare experience. It can only drop on hills. It is recommended to take the advice of an expert before embarking on this harsh adventure. The adventure is tough but challenging and one enjoys a special thrill after becoming perfect. The Ooty Botanical Gardens are quite famous all over the world and the rarest species of trees and plants are found here. This also includes the fossils of a tree that is millions of years old. All these species are very special for the ecologist.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an engineering marvel. One cannot miss seeing the famous rose garden here. It is the largest in India and many species of roses can be found here. Upon reaching the garden, one is filled with the scent of roses. With over twenty thousand varieties of roses, this is truly an exceptional garden when it comes to rose cultivation or rose cultivation. Rose is a symbol of romance and no one in this world can deny this vital fact. To enjoy the beauty of roses in abundance, this garden is the place where one should come. Ooty Lake is special and one can enjoy boating here. This is a large lake that is spread over an area of more than sixty acres. Near the lake, there is a boat house from where you can rent the boats.
