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Family Must-Do's
Undoubtedly one of the best known hill stations in the country and one of the best summer retreats! Scotland of the East or the Abode of Clouds, Ooty�s surging hills and verdant tea gardens offer a respite that every soul weary of the heat searches for. And it is not just the cool climate and charming surroundings that offer relief. Chill out with a number of cool activities that can be indulged into here. Try your hand at golfing or go for Nilgiris Mountain Railway from Ooty to Mettupalayam. The more adventurous can go for nature camps or trekking. Adventure here never dies. Look forward to a great escape during summers.
 
Things to See
  • Tea Gardens: These are Ooty's most distinctive feature and cover miles and miles of teh topography. Get an appointment at a tea estate to watch the entire process of tea brewing.

  • Botanical Gardens: Characterised by well-laid out gardens complete with shaded trees and a wide range of flowers. The prime attraction here is the fossilised tree trunk, which is said to be close to 20 million years old! The garden also plays host to the Summer Festival every May, with a striking Flower Show being the attraction.

  • Ooty Lake: An artifical lake, this is popular with families who enjoy sessions of boating. The Lake also has an interesting Lake Garden, a jetty, snack bars, pony rides and toy train rides.

  • Churches: Among the several churches, two of the most prominent ones are the Union Church and Holy Trinity Church. Both the churches feature beautiful stained glass windows, minutely carved pews and quiet cemeteries. The oldest church in the Nilgiris is St Stephen�s Church, which is distinctive with its huge wooden beams. The Kandal Church exhibits a relic of the True Cross on which Christ was crucified.

  • Charing Cross: This famous road junction in ooty is flanked by shops on either sides. The famous Spencers departmental store, which sells Planter's Special cigars, made of Indian tobacco is a highlight here.

  • Ootacmund Club: This exclusive British Club holds the famous Ooty Hunt, which is a pursuit of jackals by hounds.

  • Ketti Valley: Said to be the 2nd longest in the world, it offers enchanting views for miles, especially of the fog on the hills on a winter morning.

  • Adventure: Ooty holds a large range of adventures to indulge in. Climb the highest peak at the Dodda Betta Mountain and watch the beautiful Nilgiris. Annual hang-gliding courses are also organised by the Tourism Department from March to May.

  • Picnic Spots: One of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty is Wenlock Downs, which is defined by rolling hills. Other busy picnic spots are the Ninth Mile and Sandy Nallah, which is also known as a spot for several film shoots.

 
Gourmet Treats
This popular hill station has a large number of restaurants. Among the several Chinese restaurants, Shinkows opposite the Nilgiri Library, is one of the busiest. Try some authentic South India dosas, vadas and sambar at Kurinji on Commercial Road. Don't miss out on the Nilgiri special varki, which is available in plenty at West Coast Bakery.
 
Shopping Fiesta
The best thing to pick up in Ooty is tea. Several varieties of neatly packaged teas, yummy home made chocolates, fragrant oils and spices. The King Star Confectionery provides the most heavenly varieties of chocolates you can ever lay hand on! The TN State Handicrafts Centre is best for those looking for unique handicrafts. Ooty�s most distinctive product is the crafts created by the Toda tribals. Get yourself the red, black and white Toda shawls and silver jewellery from stores at Charing Cross.
 
Hotels in Ooty
Star Hotel name Rate(Rs.)* Inclusions
2 star
Vinayaga Inn  303
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  Hotel Preethi Palace  385
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2 star Hotel Maneck 413
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  Orchid Inn 475
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  Glanton Manor 507
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  Hotel Silver Oak�  554
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  Hotel Race View  555
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2 star Hotel Sarkar Palace 563
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  Green Park Resorts  563
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2 star Hotel Gangothri Sunrise  563
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  Hotel Sapphire Grand 667
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  Hotel Lakeview 675
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  Glen View Resorts 675
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3 star Velan Hotel Ritz  707
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  Hotel Darshan  731
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2 star The Willow Hill  732
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  Space Inn Holiday Resort 750
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  Hotel Charring Cross  759
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  Nahar's Residency Hotel 788
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Moti Manour 788
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  Hotel Khems 800
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3 star Hotel Meadows Residency 844
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  Sagar Holiday Resorts  1118
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3 star The Monarch  1206
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3 star Nahar's Nilgiris Hotel 1266
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  Glyngarth Villa Resorts  1406
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4 star Hotel Sinclairs Ooty  1699
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  Jungle Hut 1704
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4 star Fortune Hotel Sullivan Court  1877
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  Hill Country Holiday Resorts  1963
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3 star Zest@Danish Villa Sheddon  1969
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4 star Holiday Inn Gem Park  2200
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  Mystique Ville 2531
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  Zest Casa Deep Woods 2532
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  WelcomHeritage Fernhills Palace  5000
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* All the above rates are per person per night
 
 
 
 
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