Ooty termed as "Nilgiris", It is a part of western ghats. This hill station holds 16 tunnels and is 2600m above the sea level.The 1908 Ooty Mountain Rail was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage.They are named as Nilagiri because the shrub Kurunji turn the hill blue with its blossoms very after 12year.Covered with high altitude grasslands and evergreen forests, they are of special interest to Botanists and Entomologists.This tour offers enchanting Glimpses of lush green valleys, hill stations and hamlets inhabited by tribal people.The high altitude of the Nilgiris produces a cooler and wetter climate than the surrounding plains, making the region a popular retreat from the summer heat of the state.
Major tourist attractions:
1.Botanical Garden, 2.Ooty Lake, 3.Doddabetta, 4.Government Museum, 5.Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 6.Dolphin's Nose, 7.Sim's Park, 8.Saint Stephen's Church.