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Best Hotel Accommodation Choice In Ooty    By: Ooty, also called as Ootacamund, is a picturesque
Ooty, also called as Ootacamund, is a picturesque town located in the range of Nilgiris, also known as the blue mountain. The town is located at a height of 2,240 above the sea level and forms a part of Nilgiris district as a capital town. Referred as “Queens of hill stations”, the place is the most popular holiday spot in India, visited by families for vacations and honeymoon by newly web couples. In British era, the place used to be a summer and weekend getaway for the British. The area of this town is covered with thick woods and miles and miles long tea gardens, attracting tourists to come here for spending holidays. To accommodate the tourists, there are several hotels and resorts here to provide comfortable stay to the tourists in this town. One can easily find the best hotel accommodation choice in Ooty at affordable rates. Being one of the most sought after tourist places in the country, there is a wide range of hotels located in this town, which encompass luxury hotels, mid range hotels, and budget hotels. Besides that, the town also houses many resorts and homestays for providing home like stay to the tourists in this town far from their home. Most of the hotels of this city are located close to the tourist spots so that the time wasted in commuting can be saved. One should also make the priority list of the sites before visiting Ooty, it helps in saving time and money that go simply wasted in travelling from one place to another. The best hotel accommodation choice in Ooty is beautifully set up close to scenic place so that tourists can enjoy the delight of living close to the nature during vacations. The town hosts many attractions, which prompts tourists to come here for vacations. The main attractions of this place are Botanical Garden, Fernhill Palace, Tea Museum, Rose Garden, Avalanche, Pykara Lake, Rose Garden, and Doddabetta Peak. The added attraction of this place is mountain toy train, which turns on the beautiful curves of Ooty and passes through the lush green tea gardens. The climate of this Ooty remains pleasant and hospitable across the year and can be visited anytime. The nearest station to the town is Mettupalayam, which is located at a distance of 47 km away from Ooty. Closest airport to Ooty is Coimbatore, which is located at a distance of 105 km away from the town.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Holiday Trip To Ooty    By: Popularly termed as the Queen of all the hill stat
Popularly termed as the Queen of all the hill stations of India, Ooty is also one of the most favoured by both domestic and international travellers. Holiday trip to Ooty is attributed by the natural beauty of the destination that includes the varied sceneries of the snow covered hilly regions. Locally known by the name of Ootacamund, Ooty used to be the summer capital of the British India during the colonial days as it used to be the retreat place for the troops so that they can escape the summer heat of the rest of Indian regions. Located at an altitude of 2286m above the sea level, Ooty experiences pleasant weather conditions throughout the year. Those who are planning a trip to Ooty should study the travel guide carefully to known all the important aspects of the travel like the best time to visit and the sightseeing attractions of the region. A holiday trip to Ooty also includes the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest point in the southern part of India. The initial development of the region as hill station was because of the British Empire who constructed tarred roads and developed marketing of fruits from Ooty to the other Indian regions. Other than flourishing tourism sector of the region, the economy of Ooty is well supported by oil extracting industries that produce different oils like Camphor, clove, lemon grass, geranium and eucalyptus oil that are marketed to different parts of India. Stay options available in the region range from resorts to budgeted hotels that offer all the standard level facilities like well furnished rooms and hot water facilities to comfort lodges that offer home like comfort at reasonable rates. The sightseeing attractions present in the region of Ooty include the Ooty Lake where boating is done by locals as well as travellers. The Government Museums located here offer a wide collection of natural and ancient artefacts. The rich history of the Nilgiri District can easily be studies with the help of the resources that are available there. The nature lovers can spend quality time in the Deer Park, Rose Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The Summer Flower Festival that is organized at the Botanical Garden is a much awaited event here that is visited by both Local as well as International Travellers. Other events held here include the Tea and Tourism festival that is celebrated here in the month of January.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Resorts In Ooty    By: Ooty is a beautiful hill stations with breathtakin
Ooty is a beautiful hill stations with breathtaking views and landscapes, which make people from all over the places to come here for spending vacations. Ooty with its exotic beauty which is endowed by lush green forests and tea gardens is perched on the Nilgiri mountain range at an elevation of 7,347 feet above sea level. This beautiful place is discovery of British, who had discovered it in the 19th century and made a summer capital of Madras Presidency. Ooty is a cool place and always welcomes a huge crowd of people through out the year. The weather of this place remains pleasant with the temperature in between with 15-20°C around the year. Tourists from every corners of the county, especially newly wed couples, come here to spend vacations in holidays resorts in Ooty. Since it is considered as the most sought after tourist place in India, the place is endowed with several sites, where tourists can go and enjoy memorable experiences of their life. The popular tourist sites of this place are Doddabetta peak, Ooty Rose gardens, Annamalai Temple, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Sims Park (Coonoor), Pykara, Pykara Falls, Hidden Valley, and Echo Rock. Apart from that, there are great options of adventure sports and recreational activities such as hang gliding and boating. Some of the popular resorts in Ooty are Sagar Resort, Red Hill Nature Resort Ooty, Doddabetta Resort, Space Inn Holiday Resort, Glen View Resorts, Hill Country Holiday Resorts Lovedale, Sterling Holiday Resorts Fernhill, MGM Hillworth Resorts, Green County Resort, Kurumba Village Resort, Green Park Resorts, Deccan Park Resort, The Suriya Resort, and Glyngarth Villa. The resorts enlisted above are luxury resorts as well as budget resorts. So, if you want have a royal holidays or budget holidays, you have end number of options to make your holidays lovely and worth memorising. The best thing about these resorts is that all these resorts are located in some of the most beautiful locations of Ooty. One can enjoy ultimate facilities of these resorts along with living close to the nature. These resorts are made in such way that one can have a great view of Ooty's exotic beauty from one's room. Ooty is one of the most visited tourist destinations in summer as well as winter; hence the place remains crowded with tourists. It is important to make advance bookings of resorts in Ooty so that one can make one's choice of room in vacation.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Travel Guide To Ooty    By: Ooty is one of the most popular hill station locat
Ooty is one of the most popular hill station located in the southern part of India and is also locally known by the name of Ootacamund. Located in the district of Nilgiri in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is popular for its pleasant weather and vibrant scenery, which is why travellers come here in large flocks throughout the year. A proper travel guide to Ooty is necessary to make the most of the holidays. At the end of the 18th century, Ooty was occupied by the East India Company and it was because of the regions pleasant weather it was considered as the summer capital of the British Empire at that time. The economic development of the hill station is very much dependant on tourism sector and agriculture. The nearest town to the Ooty region is Coimbatore, which is about 105 km away. Ooty is well connected to all the major cities with the help of railway service and road transport. Often referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty is popular among the travellers for the dense forests, charming flowers and massive tea estates that offer a very pleasant view to the travellers. Most of the hotels and resorts here are located near to the Nilgiri hill ranges and the Teas estates so that guests can enjoy a pleasant view within the comfort similar to that of a home. The cheap stay options available here in the form of holiday inns and lodges offer a comfortable stay environment similar to that of a real home to the guests along with all the basic facilities. Some of the popular sightseeing attractions located here include the Dobabetta Peak, Lamb's Rock and the Botanical gardens. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a very popular sightseeing attraction especially for the nature lovers. Boating is also a popular activity among the international as well as domestic travellers over here. For those who are planning a trip to Ooty, advanced booking is highly recommended as most of the hotels here are already occupied in the peak seasons. The climatic conditions in Ooty is that of Tropical Wet type and the best time to visit the region will be in the winters to enjoy the extreme cold climate. Travellers are advised to carry along woollen wears to deal with the extremely cold climate. Searching the internet database can prove to be one of the best travel guide to Ooty.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Ooty Weekend Getaway Places    By: Ooty is the most picturesque hill station of Tamil
Ooty is the most picturesque hill station of Tamil Nadu state, India. The place is also referred as the Scotland of the east and often frequented by tourist for spending holidays. The long form of the name Ooty is ‘Ootacamund', which is an anglicized name for Udhagamandalam, it means abode of clouds in Sanskrit. The town of Ooty is beautifully situated on Nilgiris mountain range at the height of 7347 feet above sea level. The place is famous for its scenic beauty and landscapes, which are formed by undulating hills and long stretched teagardens. Ooty, as a holiday spot is quite famous among national and international tourists and people from all over the places come here to see the famous Ooty weekend getaway places all round the year. Ooty is located at a distance of 296 Km from Bangalore and 564 Km from Chennai. Being its closeness from these two metropolitan cities, travellers attract to this place for spending their weekends. The climate of this place stays hospitable and pleasant, which is about 15 to 20 °C year round, hence it can be visited at anytime. Ooty houses several tourist sites that one can visit during tour to this town. Some of the most visited Ooty weekend getaway places are tea gardens, Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, old Churches, Charing Cross, Ootacmund Club, Ketti Valley, and beautiful picnic spots. Ooty is blanketed with tea gardens for miles to miles, which adds extra charm to the beauty of this place. Botanical Gardens of Ooty are main attractions of this town. These gardens are known for their shady trees fossilised tree trunk, which is said to old for more than 20 million years. The gardens are visited by tourists at the time of Summer Festival, which is held in the month of May. The town has an artificial lake, which is a popular spot for boating, pony rides, and toy train ride. The town is home to beautiful churches of British time namely Union Church, St Stephen's, Kandal Church and Holy Trinity Church. Ketti Valley of Ooty covered with mist and clouds and offers mesmerising views in winter. Apart from the famous Ooty weekend getaway places, the town is famous for its adventure and recreational activities. Once you arrive here, you can enjoy activities like golfing, hang-gliding, trekking, camping, horse ridding and ride in toy train from Ooty to Mettupalayam. The best adventure spot of the town are Dodda Betta Mountain.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Places To Travel In Ooty    By: The beautiful town of Ooty, also referred to as Oo
The beautiful town of Ooty, also referred to as Ootacamund, is a popular hill station situated in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu. It is also popularly called as ‘the queen of hill stations' as it is the most popular hill station of not only Tamil Nadu but of entire India. The whole region of Ooty was under the rule of East India Company during the 18th century. The famous warrior Tipu Sultan is said to be the first king that extended his border into this region by constructing a hideout cave like structure. Earlier, this place used to be a tribal land, which was occupied by the ‘todas' and some other tribes. The place where these tribes used to exist is now known as ‘the old Ooty'. Currently, the economy of this town is mainly based on its tourism and agriculture. The most significant feature of this hill station is its immensely beautiful surroundings. These surroundings comprise mesmerizing landscapes, mountains, and valleys along with many species of flowers. To capture this immense beauty of Ooty, many movies have also been filmed here. Ooty is also known as a major centre of medicine manufacturing. It is also an ideal place to see the beauty of Nilgiri Hills or Blue Mountains more closely. Major portion of the land of Ooty is covered by eucalyptus trees and kurunji flowers that bloom here every twelve years. These flowers also form a major attraction for the tourists during the year they bloom. The area where these flowers bloom is also one of the best places to travel in Ooty due to its location amidst the Blue Mountains. Along with this place, there are many other significant places to visit and explore in the hill station of Ooty. Its sightseeing attractions provide a perfect mix of man-made and natural sightseeing attractions. These attractions include several mountain peaks, lakes, viewpoints, national parks, museums, dams, and much more. The best places to travel in Ooty include Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tribal Museum, Doddabetta Peak, Pykara, Pine forest, Wenlock Downs, Kamaraj Sagar Dam, Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Needle hill viewpoint, Parsons Valley Reservoir, Emerald Lake, Avalanche Lake, Porthimund Lake, Upper Bhavani, and many more. There is also a popular Stone House in the area, which is said to be the first bungalow constructed in Ooty. Its Wax Museum called the ‘Wax World' is also quite an attraction. It houses look-alike wax statues of several significant personalities.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Time To Travel To Jaipur – Festive Colors Of The Pink City    By: Flin
Jaipur is the royal city of India and a popular tourist destination across the world. Jaipur, situated in the desert cape of Rajasthan is regarded as the first planned city of the country and therefore is the most well maintained among all Indian cities.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Travel Agencies Cater You With Cheap Flights    By: Peeter Freeman
People are traveling much more than ever before. Unfortunately, the ever rising cost of fuels and airline operations has resulted in the major airlines raising fees in many areas associated with flying such as charging more for baggage. But then, travelers do not have to worry about the expensive flight tickets as there are many options to reduce the costs of flights. The ones that rise high to appear as a one stop solution when you know what to look for and where to look, are the cheap flights.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Best Time To Travel To Shimla – Experience Relaxing Summer Holidays    By: Flin
Shimla is the largest hill city of India and also the most popular tourist town of the country that attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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Enjoy Several Golf Resorts In Taba Tours    By: Shubhra Joshi
Plan your holidays in Taba and enjoy golfing in your holidays with family and friends. This city offer different interesting golf resorts to spend quality time.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-12-06)
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