Ooty Government Museum is a tourist attraction in Ooty that showcases the tribal history and cultural background of the indigenous people of Ooty. It is also known as the Stone House or the Kal Bungalow by the locals, as it is housed in an ancient bungalow built by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in […]
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Mukurthi National Park is a protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau in Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 78.46 square kilometers and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and the Western Ghats World Heritage Site. The park was established in 2001 with the primary objective of conserving
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Ooty Lake is a man-made lake near Ooty in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 65 acres and is one of the major attractions in Ooty. It was created by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in 1824 by damming the mountain streams flowing down the Ooty valley. The
Lamb’s Rock is a tourist spot in Coonoor, a hill station near Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills, about 8 kilometers from Coonoor bus stand. It is named after Captain Lamb who made earnest attempts to open a path to the place. It is also called by
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Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake situated near Emerald village in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most beautiful and secluded lakes in Ooty, and a popular destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers and photographers. It is located in a region called the Silent Valley, about 25 kilometers from the
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary and national park in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest and largest protected areas in the country, and a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and Project Tiger. It covers an area of 688.59 sq.km and hosts a rich diversity of
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway, also known as Ooty Toy Train, is a heritage mountain railway that runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty, via Coonoor, in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest and most scenic mountain railways in India, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. It operates on a
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Murugan Temple, also known as Elk Hill Murugan Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is located atop Elk Hill, about 1 km from Rose Garden and 4 km from Ooty Railway Station, in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the revered
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Dodabetta Peak, also known as Doddabetta, is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres (8,652 feet). It is located about 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It offers a panoramic
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Ooty Botanical Garden, also known as Government Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. It was laid out in 1848 by William Graham McIvor, under the supervision of the Marquis of Tweedale. It covers an area of 55 acres and lies on the lower slopes of Doddabetta peak. The garden has
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