Dolphin’s Nose? At a height of over 1000 feet above sea level? You may be wondering! Yes, a unique rock formation that protrudes out of a cliff resembles the nose of a dolphin, and hence this place is named so. This is a very beautiful view point that offers amazing views of Nilgiri mountain ranges, and the thick forests around. Dolphin’s Nose view point […]
Coonoor is famous for the production of Nilgiri tea. There are several tea gardens and factories in and around Coonoor. The tea factory workers would be pleased to introduce you to the tea factory, the process that is involved to convert tea leaves to the tea powder that is available in the market. Of course, you can also buy the tea powder directly from the […]
Law’s falls is situated right next to the Ooty – Mettupalyam road, at about 10 km from Coonoor. The falls has height of over 180m and is surrounded by thick forest. Post monsoon is a good time to see this falls as there will be enough water to guarantee you a perfect click! The falls is named after Colonel Law who was instrumental in constructing […]
Lamb’s Rock is a view point that is located at a distance of 8 km from Coonoor. The rock is named after Captain Lamb, who was instrumental in finding a path to the view point, and making it accessible. The viewpoint itself is at a height of above 5000 ft / 1500m, and offers spectacular view of the Nilgiri mountain ranges. Lamb’s Rock is also […]
Sim’s Park is a botanical garden that is spread across 30 acres. Inside Sim’s Park, there are more than 1000 species of plants and trees, brought from different parts of the world. The park also has several natural but rare trees. The highlight of Sim’s park is the world map designed by several botanical elements like plants, shrubs etc. The park also has a small […]
Red Hills is a hidden jewel in the Nilgiris. It is a beautiful mountain range located at 25 km from Ooty. Red Hills has several places to explore. You can explore Emeral Dam/Lake, Avalanche Lake, and Upper Bhavani. If not the destinations, just a drive around these areas will be something you will remember for a long time. Being less explored places, the roads at times, […]
As the name suggests, this place is a famous location where several Indian movies have been shot. This is a huge place with green hills found all around. Depending on which side you enter this place from, you can also spot Kamraj Sagar Dam at a distance. The entry to this dam is now closed for visitors. However, on the route to film […]
Pykara falls is a small waterfall formed when water cascades down 60 feet, in multiple levels. The water comes from Pykara Dam that is located upper stream and a lake that is situated next to it. You can view the waterfall from a couple of view points. The railings that are laid recently prevent visitors from getting into the water. The railings are a […]
Botanical Garden is a huge garden that is maintained by the Horticulture Department of Tamil Nadu. It is spread over 50 acres of land, and has a wide collection of trees, plants, flowers of various colors and collectively has over 600 species of flowers/plants/trees. The garden is very well maintained, and has ample space even for tourists to sit around the greenery and spend some […]
Ooty Lake is an artificial lake located in the heart of Ooty. The streams of water which used to flow down from the surrounding mountains was dammed to form the current lake. The lake has now shrunk from its original size, but still spreads across 65 acres. Ooty Lake At the far end of the lake is a boat house. There are several types of boats […]
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