Have you visited Ooty through Ooty Tour Packages?

Posted by Ootybookings on October 3rd, 2016

Ooty which is frequently called as ‘the Queen of Hill Stations’ has been occupied by many tourists, and the number of tourists are increasing day after day to display its beauty. The Udhagamandalam or Ooty that falls in the state of Tamil Nadu is derived by the tribal word Ootaca or Othacal. A moderate altitude of around 7350 feet as well as a pleasant climate for most part of the year has led to Ooty tour packages which become increasingly popular.

Udhagamandalam is highlighted with scores of buildings, which belongs to the 19th century. Out of these, the Stone House and Saint Stephens Church have become the most important places to visit. Tourists can also enjoy at Stone House which is found to be the first bungalow and in turn the first pukka house, built over here.  The stone house stands on a lush patch of land, which is surrounded by tall trees all around. Through Ooty tour packages, you can travel through boat ride on the Doddabetta Peak, as well as the Botanical Gardens, even you can visit the tribal Toda handicrafts and buy the interesting handicrafts, some of the best lakes that can be visited include the Pyakara Lake, as well as the Emerald Lake, including the Avalanchi Lake and Porthimund.

How to Reach Ooty?

Below are the best ways to reach Ooty.

By Air:Coimbatore is the most nearest domestic airport which is approximately 88 kms far. It is the city which is well-connected with the most of the Indian cities. And there are regular flights from Delhi, as well as Mumbai and Chennai. You can even take a flight from Bangalore which is just 295 kms from Ooty. After reaching the airport, you can hire a taxi or get bus in order to reach Ooty.

By Bus:Ootyis found to be the huge tourist attractions in the South India, where you’ll get both government and luxury buses from Bangalore, as well as Mysore, and even Chennai to Ooty. There are actually overnight buses where travel becomes more comfortable.While, you can visit Ooty through the government buses, which regularly leaves between 5 pm to 7 pm. And right from Calicut, it takes around 6 hours to reach Ooty.

By Train: The nearest railway line is the Mettupalyam, which is 40 kilometres away from Ooty. There are also many trains via from Chennai, as well as the Coimbatore, Mysore and Bangalore that connects to Mettupalyam. While, some of the most popular trains are Ooty Udagamandalam Passenger train, that includes the Mettupalyam Udagamandalam Passenger train, Mangalore Mail and Mangalore Express. While from here, you can also board the heritage train called as the ‘Nilgiri Mountain’ train which makes your journey exciting giving you the uphill trip. Somehow, if you wish to reach faster, get a taxi from the railway junction.

Road/Self Drive:The best part to reach Ooty is a road trip to Ooty, where you can simply drive through the reserved forest area and the stunning scenery. This would be a nice journey and you will get a great experience.