HILL STATIONS IN TAMILNADU, INDIA - PAGE 2

Ooty - Udhagamandalam or Ooty is the capital of the Nilgiri district of the state of Tamil Nadu and is also popularly known as the "Queen of Hill stations" of South India. It is situated on the Nilgiri Hills at an altitude of about 2285 metres. The numerous tea estates established here have made this place famous. The Nilgiri hills are also famous for its Nilgiris Tea through out the world. Complete relaxation, trekking are the best way of recreation in this hill town. Yoga classes are also arranged on special request as the cool climate of the town helps in taking up of Yogic Asanas.

Tourist Information -
Area - 36 sq-kms.
Altitude- 2,625 metres
Temperature - Summers Max- 25 degree celsius and minimum of 11 degree celsius
- Winters Max - 21 degree celsius and minimum of 5 degree celsius
Rainfall - 120 cms on an average. Rainfall occurs in the winter months

Clothing - Heavy woollen clothes are required during the winter months of November to February
Rest of the year cottons are perfect with light woollens in the evenings.

Languages - Tamil, Malyalam, Kannada and English are spoken
STD Code - 0423
Best time to visit - Although the climate is pleasant throughout the year but the best time to visit is during October to February.

How to reach-

Air - The nearest airport is Coimbatore at a distance of 105-kms which in turn is connected to most of the domectic airlines.

Road - It is well connected by raodways to Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Ooty, Coimbatore and Madurai. Taxis on hire are available. Luxury airconditioned buses ply regularily to arrange trip to this town.

Places to stay - The following hotels are available in Ooty -
Holiday Inn Gem Park(4-star)
Fernhill Palace Hotel(3-star)
Sterling Holiday Resort, Elk Hill (3-star)
Sterling Holiday Resort, Fern Hill(3-star)
Hotel Sinclairs (3-star)

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