Ooty, short for Ootacamund is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the mountainous range called the Blue Mountains or the Nilgiri Hills. It was founded in the 19 th century by the British and served as the summer headquarters of the Madras Presidency. This beautiful city is quite unlike the rest of India marked by rolling hills and plateaus covered with dense vegetations, tea gardens and eucalyptus trees and it draws a swarm of tourists every year. Many portions of the hills are preserved as natural forests and special permits are needed to camp in non camping sites. This hilly region also houses some other smaller towns like Conoor and Kotagiri, which have fewer tourists and cheaper prices. Some of the places of interest around the area are the Ooty Botanical Gardens that promotes and study the various flora in and around the Nilgiris. It is open to the public as a park and is a heaven for birdwatchers. There is also the Doddabetta Peak , which is the highest point of the Nilgiri Hills and offers spectacular views of the hill station. There is another reserved forest area around this peak. A visit to the tea plantation is definitely a must and if possible a visit to the tea factory as well. This quaint hill station is easy to get around in, has no dearth of accommodations, has a plethora of restaurants with a large variety of cuisines to choose from and offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
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