The ideal access to the quiet paradise that is Ooty, is via the toy train that chugs along the Nilgiris stopping at tiny hill towns on the way. Enjoy cheap holidays in Ooty, where you can indulge in a boat ride on the Ooty Lake or trudge up to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point of the Nilgiris.
Besides the quintessential lake and Botanical Gardens spread across 65 acres, the Ooty trip, like other hill station tours, includes exploring the local market and surrounding areas. Famous for its tribal Toda handicrafts and jewellery, the markets in Ooty also boast of tiny bakeries and bookstores that are part of its colonial heritage.
Indulge in nature walks along winding roads and through verdant tea plantations or visit the oldest church in town, Stephens Church, a specimen of the colonial architecture and heritage that still envelopes the town, as you will discover during your Ooty tours. Also, as part of Ooty holiday packages, visit the famed Pyakara Lake Boat house and Pykara Falls nearby.
While most of the lake is within a reserved forest and out of bounds for visitors, you can visit the lake for its serenity and the beautiful views that it offers. Other places that can be part of your Ooty holidays include Emerald Lake, Avalanchi Lake and Porthimund Lake besides the town of Coonoor.
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