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Ooty or Udhagamandalam is well known as the Queen of Hill Stations'. Situated at a height of over 2300 meters above sea level, in the Niligiri range of mountains, this quaint place attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. Summer is the peak season and lasts between April and late September. Ooty is dotted with tea estates, the main livelihood of many living here. The mountains of Ooty are rich in flora and fauna, endless grasslands, cascading waterfalls, streams, and lakes. Some of the outdoor activities that tourists can enjoy include a guided tour to tea estates, taking long walks enjoying nature, small treks and cycling. Places tourists can visit in Ooty are the Botanical Garden, Government Museum, Kalhatty Falls, Rose Garden, Mini Garden, Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and the Ooty Lake. Ooty is famous for its highest peak which is the Doddabetta peak. Summer festival is quite famous and tourists flock to this hill station to catch a glimpse of different types of flowers and plants.
There are a number of Ooty hotels like the Hotel Glyngrath Villa, Savoy Hotel, the Sinclairs Hotel, and the Hotel Inn Gem Park. The Glyngrath Villa is a leisure resort that has managed to maintain its original charm. The period furniture, polished wooden floors, fire hearth are some of the attractions of this resort that brings in many guests. The rooms at this resort are elegantly furnished, and provide value for money as they offer the best comforts. The Savoy hotel is another famous landmark in Ooty and it stands tall for over 150years.This resort is spread across six acres and has well furnished cottages surrounded by flower beds. All rooms are spacious with a fireplace to keep warm during winter.
Other hotels in Ooty include the Hotel Sinclairs which has 88 well appointed suites and rooms with wall to wall carpeting. This leisure resort is the one and only centrally heated hotel in all of Ooty. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountain ranges of the Blue Hills or Nilgiris. The resorts in Ooty offer luxurious living in the mountains to their guests and all at affordable prices. All the hotels and resorts in Ooty will remain fully booked during the summer season as people from the plains come up to enjoy the cool climate of the mountains. Advance booking of rooms is a must to avoid any disappointment.
