Although the lake is off limits for the visitors, the emerald lake is located in midst of a reserve forest. The lake can be viewed via a viewpoint on the dam located nearby. Today it serves as a residence of the principal of the Government Arts College in Ooty and is also considered to be the first bungalow in Ooty.
The last remaining bastions of the Todas , the huts are located by the Ooty Botanical Gardens. Although several Toda people have abandoned these huts in the recent years, these remain one of the most interesting specimens of Ethnic architecture of southern India. The trains are still powered using the traditional steam engines. Built in the early 19th century, St. The foundation of the church was laid in and shares the date with the birthday of King George IV.
The Wax museum is housed inside a year old bungalow in Ooty. Although the sculptures are not as impressive as the ones found at Madame Tussauds, but display a brief insight on the people and culture of Ooty and surrounding areas. A part of the Tribal Research Center Campus, the Museum is a must visit for people who like to know more about the culture and the inhabitants of Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands. It houses some rare artifacts and houses that belonged to the various tribes in the Nilgiris.
Located by the Ooty Lake, the deer park is one of the few high altitude zoos in India. The visitors get to view a variety of different deer species along with other rare animals and birds. Dedicated to Mariamman , the Hindu goddess of rain, the temple is located at an elevation of 2, meters above sea level and is built in a proto-Dravidian style of architecture.
The various stucco figures and sculptures are a marvel to behold. Share Pin 6. Contents 1. Botanical Gardens 2. Tea Factory 3. Doddabetta Peak 4. Hyderabadi Biriyani House 5. Avalanche Lake 6. Government Rose Gardens 7. Pykara River 8. Ooty Lake 9.
Mudumalai National Park Emerald Lake Stone House Toda Huts Ooty Mountain Railway Stephens Church Wax World Tribal Museum Deer Park Mariamman Temple. Photo by stonethestone, CC BY 2. Photo by K. About Rohit. Attractions in Ooty. Fondly known as Udagamandalam, Ooty is one of the prime hill stations in the country situated around 85 km from Coimbatore. Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, is bounded by Mysore and Wayanad in the north while in south there is Coimbatore and west side is flanked by Malappuram and Palakkad.
To its east lies Erode and Chamarajanagar. Standing at an elevation of 2, m, this pretty hill station is visited by a number of tourists each year. Ooty tourist map comprises of various natural splendours which include Pykara waterfalls, Mudumalia park, Doddabetta peak and various tea estates. Owing to its high altitude, the destination is home to dense forests sprinkled with shoal trees, soft slopes, tea estate gardens and coffee plantations. The headquarters to the Nilgiri district, Ooty is brimming with scenic villages, blue lakes, waterfalls and crystal clear streams.
Besides, Ooty is also home to various old tribes such as Todas, Kurumbhas and Irulas, who still in their indigenous ways. Due to presence of trees and abundant flora, Ooty or Udhagamandalam never experiences a hot day even at the peak of summer.
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