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Thursday, October 24, 2013

ATTRACTIONS OF OOTY


The mountain train journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty is an added attraction for tourists. The line, which was granted World heritage status by UNESCO, has still not lost its charms. The train wends its way through curves, gorges, ravines and tunnels offering breathtaking views of beautiful scenery. One can notice a delicious change in scenery along the journey, from tropical vegetation in Mettupalayam to pines, eucalyptus and cypress trees in Ooty.

Built in 1847 by an English gardener, the Botanical garden sprawling over 22 hectares of rich green lawns, with a variety of rare plants is the most popular tourist attraction here. The centenary rose park, built to commemorate the centenary flower show, with its beautifully laid out terraces is another must-see for tourisrs. The Ooty Lake, an artificial lake made by the founder of Ooty, Mr. John Sullivan, is now a spot to enjoy pleasure boating facilities. A deer park is located close to this lake. The highest peak Doddabetta, is about 10 km from Ooty bus stand. St. Stephen’s church, the first church built in Ooty, is said to have been built from wood brought from Tipu Sultan’s Lal Bagh Palace in Srirangapatnam after his final defeat.

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