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Ooty

Ooty or Udhagamandalam is a hill station on the Nilgiri range of Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. The hill station was developed around an artificial lake, which is still the centre of attraction with boating and other recreational activities.



Some of the most beautiful gardens including the Botanical garden created in the 19th century and the Rose Garden, which houses more than 2000 varieties of roses, are the most popular tourist places in Ooty.



The oldest railways in operation, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, runs between the foothill, Mettupalayam, and Ooty. A journey on this remains a top priority on all travellers’ list.



Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Bandipur near Ooty are often frequented by wildlife enthusiasts. The forest department organises regular safaris inside the sanctuaries. There are many wildlife resorts and lodges in Mudumalai and Bandipur.