Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park are like two sides of the same coin. Separated by the border, Bandipur Park lies in Karnataka while the neighbouring, Mudumalai lies in the Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. The area is rich with rare species that include 50 types of fish, 34 species of reptiles, 266 species of birds, and 55 types of mammals.
Also known as the Ooty Boat House, Ooty Lake is one of the major attractions of Ooty, the queen of Nilgiris. Spread over a vast area of 65 acres, this lake was first constructed by John Sullivan way back in 1824. Made with the water flowing down from the mountain streams in Ooty, the lake was initially made solely for fishing. However, gradually it became more of a tourist attraction, and when it was taken over by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation in 1973, the lake was transformed into a tourist park and more attractions were built around it.
Emerging from Mukurthi Peak, the beautiful Pykara River transforms into stunning waterfalls, which eventually form Pykara Lake. Guarded by the lush green cover of the Shola forests, Pykara Lake is thought to have resulted from a dam constructed across the Mukurthi River. The tranquillity of the green surroundings, the thick forest cover along the shores of Pykara Lake, and the tall pine trees in the backdrop create a serene and pleasing atmosphere. In fact, you could say that the
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a meter-gauge railway line 1000 mm long that passes through the queenly hill station of Ooty in Tamil Nadu. The fleet of steam locomotives running on this line is aptly nicknamed ‘the Toy Train’ and is greatly popular among children. The train covers a total distance of 46 km over a span of 5 hours, meandering by the rolling hills, green meadows, and view of the forested slopes.
Perched in the foot of the Doddabetta peak, this sprawling botanical garden in Ooty was established in 1848. The garden as designed by an English architect, William Graham McIvor and it took him ten years to complete the layout of the garden due to various reasons like funds, rarity of horticulturists at that time, and difficulty in procuring the sapling.
The beauty of Coorg accumulates here at Catherine Water Falls. Although not much reckoned, Catherine Falls is a perfect summer retreat for those who seek a soothing rejuvenation in the lap of nature. It is all over surrounded by sprawling and lush green tea estates. It resembles a thin water stream falling down from a height of more than 250 feet.
Reckoned as Ooty’s highest vantage point, Doddabetta Peak is sure shot to be a part of your Coonoor tourist places to visit. Since ages, Doddabetta Peak is well-known to accomplish all the desires which an avid trekker holds out of his curiosity. Out of the 24 peaks of Nilgiris, Doddabetta stands as the highest one. Travel aficionados quite frequently visit this peak to pursue their trekking desires.
Emerald Lake is located in Emerald Village away from the hustle and bustle of a city, offering some peace and quiet so that you can relax in the lap of nature. That is because Emerald Lake is still pristine and less frequented compared to other places visited by tourists in South India every year.
