Exotic Ooty Package
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About Ooty:
Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Many
of the forested areas and water bodies are off-limits to most visitors to
protect this fragile ecosystem. Some areas of the Biosphere Reserve have been
earmarked for tourism development, and steps are being undertaken to open these
areas to visitors whilst conserving the area. Much of Ooty has already been
damaged by rampant commercialization as a result of tourism. Some of the most
prominent tourist spots around Ooty are as follows:
Doddabetta Peak: It
is the highest peak (2,623 m) in the Nilgiris, about 10 km from Ooty. It
lies at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats and offers beautiful
vistas of the Nilgiri Hill ranges. It is surrounded by dense sholas. One can
have a panoramic view of the landscape through the TTDC telescope. TTDC
restaurant caters the needs of tourists.
Pykara is a river
located 19 km from Ooty The Pykara is considered very sacred by the
Todas The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak. It passes through hilly
tract, generally keeping to North and turns to West after reaching the
Plateau's edge. The river has a dam and power plant. The river flows
through a series of cascades; and the last two falls of 55 meters and 61 meters
are known as Pykara falls. The falls are approximately 6 km from the
bridge on the main road. There is a forest rest House at Pykara. A boat house
by the Pykara falls and Dam is added attractions to the tourists.Pykara boasts
of well protected fenced Sholas, Toda settlements, undistributed grassy meadows
and also a good wildlife habitat. The Pykara Dam, Pykara falls and the
reservoir attracts many tourists. Being one of the oldest plants in south
India, the Pykara station still functions, generating about 60 megawatts. The
first unit of 6.65 MW was commissioned in October 1932.Pine forest: Situated
between Ooty and Thalakunda, this tourist destination is featured in many
movies. It is a small downhill region where pine trees are arranged in an
orderly fashion. The waters of Kamaraj-Sagar Dam are visible from the bottom of
the hill.
Wenlock Downs: This
is a grassland area typical of the original bioscape of the Nilgiris. It has
gently undulating hills and is often compared with areas in the British isles
such as the Yorkshire Dales. This is a popular film shooting area,
particularly two areas situated approximately six and nine miles (14 km)
out of Ooty on the main Ooty to Pykara road (also known as Mysore Road). These
locations are accordingly named "Sixth Mile" and "Ninth
Mile".
Kamaraj Sagar Dam
(also known as Sandynalla reservoir) is located at a distance of
10 km from the Ooty bus stand. It is a picnic spot and a film
shooting spot on the slopes of the Wenlock Downs. The various tourist
activities the dam include fishing and studying nature and environment.
Mudumalai National
Park now also declared a Tiger
Reserve lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue
Mountains), in Nilgiri District. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills’, is one
of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India. The sanctuary is
divided into 5 ranges - Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and
Nellakota. Here one can often spot herds of endangered Indian
elephants, vulnerable Gaur, and Chital. The sanctuary is
a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened
species. There are at least 266 species of birds in the sanctuary, including critically
endangered species like the Indian White-rumped Vulture and the long-billed
vulture. The Western Ghats, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000 km2(2,300 sq mi)),
including all of Mudumalai National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World
Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
Mukurthi National
Park is a 78.46 km² protected area located in the
south-eastern corner of theNilgiris Plateau west of Ooty. The park was created
to protect its Keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr. The park is a part
of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's first International Biosphere
Reserve. The Western Ghats, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000+ km²), including
all of Mukurthi National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World
Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site. Needle hill
viewpoint is situated between Coodalore and Pykara.
Parsons Valley
Reservoir: This is the primary water source for the town and is mainly
in a reserved forest and is thus largely off-limits to visitors.
Emerald Lake: This
lake is near the town of the same name. There is a viewpoint near the dam. The
rest of the area is mainly in a reserved forest and is largely off-limits to
visitors.
Avalanche Lake: Adjacent
to Emerald Lake, this picturesque lake is mainly situated in a reserved forest
and is largely off-limits to visitors
Porthimund Lake: This
is mostly in a reserved forest and is largely off-limits to visitors. Shooting
of the blockbuster Tamil movie Rojawas done here.
Upper Bhavani: This
lake is in the Mukurthi National Park and largely off-limits to visitors.
For any Clarification/Assistance, feel free to call us.
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