Ooty, the “Queen of Hill Stations” is also known as Udhagamandalam. It is also the capital of Nilgiri district. It is one of the most popular hill stations in India and has the Nilgiris, the “Blue Mountains” in the background. The hill town of Ooty, discovered by British collector John Sullivan, was once a summer resort and weekend retreat for Madra residents.
during the colonial times in the 19th century. Located at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level, it has a number of popular tourist attractions to boast of. One of the major attractions is its popular tea estates. This hill station in Tamil Nadu is nestled in the Nilgiri ranges of Snowdon, Club Hill, Doddabetta as well as Elk Hill. One of the most well-known hill stations in the Southern part of South India is visited by a large number of local as well as foreign tourists. The best time to visit Ooty is from October to June.
Ooty boasts of being home to a number of recreation clubs, which are quite popular amongst tourists. You can enjoy a number of recreational activities and interesting pastime activities at these clubs.
