OOTY BEAUTIES

The time when Ooty and Goa were popular destination for short breaks and weekend getaways is long past. More number of young professionals, with upwardly mobile lifestyle, are opting to travel abroad for a short weekend break.

This trend was first observed by online travel sites in the city. A survey conducted by makemytrip.com revealed that working professionals between the age group of 21 to 35 are going abroad on short weekend trips.

“We have observed that working professionals prefer taking short breaks as opposed to month long leaves. Singapore seems to be the preferred spot for a short three to four day trip,” said Keyur Joshi, CEO, makemytrip.com.

Cashing on the trend, Singapore tourism has launched its off-season campaign to woo young Indians. “We noticed this trend last year and since most tourists plan their itinerary through online sites, we tied up with yatra, travelguru and makemytrip. We are also partnering with Jet Airways for cheaper air fares for the tourists,” said Rebecca Lim, head, western region, Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Ooty Botanical Garden

As the name says this Garden formed by Mr.Mc.Ivor during the year 1857-1867 is a collection of flora. Words to be found to describe the beauty of this botanical Garden.

Ooty Children’s Park

At the eastern end of the lake we find a children’s park. Already the climate and natural green carpet, adding pride to ooty, this children’s park is also an important place.

Ooty Boat House Lake

Even though the name of this lake is boat House Lake, people use to call this lake as ooty lake. The British ruler called john Sullivan has constructed this beautiful lake in the years 1823-1825.

Pykara

This is the name of a river in this district. It is believed to be the largest in the place. The old Tribals called Todas Believed this River as a Holy one and they were worshipping this river in days of yore.

Glen Morgen

This spot is located at a distance of 17 km from ooty. An important place with thick forests. More varieties of trees are seen over here. Some important species helpful to mankind are also found here.

Tiger Hill

A Beautiful hill located to the east of udagamandalam. That too is at the lower bend of Dodda-Betta peak.

Avalanche

Located at a distance of 25 km from ooty. A place that should not be missed. A dam called Canada dam is seen here. An exotic experience of mountain trekking could be realized in this place.

Dodda Betta

This is the highest point in nilgris Located at a distance of 8 km from ooty. In nilgris plateau this peak point runs north- south. A very high location, whose height is about 2636 m.