Tourist Attractions Of Ooty And Ooty Hotels For Your Next Stay

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Ooty is often referred to as Paradise on Earth because of its unparallel natural scenic beauty, cascading waterfalls, shining and sparkling brooks and its historical sites, which are a treat to the eyes. Find out more about places to visit in Ooty and also a few quality Ooty hotels.

Ooty tourism makes all possible efforts to attract tourists from all across the globe. Ooty tourist attractions include the famous Botanical Gardens which exhibits exotic and indigenous species of plants, shrubs and flowers.The Government Rose Garden has the largest collection of roses in India, which is a treat to the eyes. In the list of Ooty tourist attraction, there is the beautiful 2.5 km long Ooty lake which is very famous among tourists for a host of outdoor activities including boating and fishing.Standing at an altitude of 2623m, the Dodabetta peak is the highest and best vantage point around Ooty. Located at a distance of 10kms from Ooty, it is an eye-catching site for capturing the beauty of the place, especially for photography lovers. Among religious sites and heritage properties, ...
... a special mention of St. Stephen's Church seems inevitable, which is a major fascination for the visitors and tourists of Ooty.For lingering memories of a fantastic picnic spot, the Lamb’s rock is an ideal destination for clicking beautiful and memorable pics. For shopping in Ooty, the Main bazaar is the central hub which showcases and offers all kinds of products under a single umbrella.
Ootacamund, commonly known as Ooty was discovered as an attractive and important tourist destination in the year 1819, when John Sullivan, the then district collector of Coimbatore visited it, and henceforth, enthralled by its scenic beauty, brought it to the public notice by opening doors for the world to step in and be mesmerized by its natural heritage. Described as the Queen of Hill Stations by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Ooty sprawls over an area of 36 sq. kms, situated at an altitude of 2240m above the sea level and is located in the Nilgiri Hills in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Ooty tourism, in collaboration with Ooty hotels, makes all arrangements for the comfort and entertainment of its tourists.

Hotels in Ooty
Among good hotels in Ooty comes Hotel Orchid Inn which is centrally located and offers an exotic view of the vicinity. The railway station and bus stand are at walkable distance. Apart from other facilities of comfort and recreation, the hotel makes special arrangements for horse-riding as well. At a rate of Rs950, and recommended by 84% of its guests, they say that 'the hotel promises a nice stay, and would definitely recommend to others.'

Next among good Ooty hotels is Hotel Nahar Nilgiris, which is a 3-star property. It offers a mesmerizing view of Ooty's Blue Mountains and is in close proximity to the railway station, bus stand and other Ooty tourist attractions. The hotel provides all modern amenities and has provision for a pure veg. dining experience, a lawn-side coffee shop and a side-walk cafe as well. Recommended by 80% of its visitors,the hotel promises 'nice stay room service and travel facilities' as quoted by one of its guests.
Hotel Sarkar Palace is one of the best budget hotels in Ooty that is situated in the heart of the city. The hotel enjoys wide recommendation among guests and is note for its facilities, service and hospitality. The hotel offers well furnished rooms that come with all major facilities including attached bath with running hot and cold water. The hotel also offers adequate parking space, travel desk and a shopping arcade.