Ooty is a city, recognized for it's Natural habitats, Tea production, Wildlife Sanctuary parks and much more. It's all time cool climate and stunning greenary can't be described with words. Ever since I've heard about Ooty, I couldn't wait to visit this place.
Early morning, I began my drive from Mysore (Karnataka) towards Ooty(Tamil Nadu). On the way, Near the Karnataka - Tamil Nadu checkpoint; we visited the Mudumalai National Park. It has a variety of families and species of organisms, which you should have a look at. I spent some time there and then continued heading to Ooty.
The route through which I traveled was one of the most beautiful routes I have ever been to. Those terrace farming plantations, Hills filled with greenary, Those colourful tiny huts covering a whole cliff, Really satisfying to witness.
Driving through the local streets, I reached The 'Government Botanical Garden'. This place is monumental and magnificent. It has a large area covered by plants of infinite breeds and colours. They are crafted very beautifully in different shapes, size and patterns. They sell some fresh and healthy herbal oils and seeds; a bit expensive but worth it. I got some olive and sesame seed oil for myself; it's odour was so strong, I still remember.
Outside this garden are tones of local shops which also sell some herbal oils and seeds, and also a variety of homemade chocolates. The street continues further more to sell samplings, toys, accessories, etc.
After Lunch, we moved to the 'Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House'. I took the ticket, ran to find a perfect life jacket and a person who could get me in a boat and headed sailing.
Though it was sunny, Ooty has that perfect cool climate to enjoy our boating in. While boating, I could see a variety of wild bull like animals approaching the littoral. They were so strong and healthy, their muscles explained them all.
I really don't know how time passed by that I spent approximately 90 minutes in boating. I had to give extra cash for the additional time I spent in boating.
We had a cup of tea near the Tea Factory of Ooty, took some packs of chocolate and ginger tea, then moved to the 'Thunder World's. We used few minutes there and headed back home.
Ooty is heavenly for those who is an aesthete or a nature lover. But everyone of you out there should visit Ooty at least once in your life time.........🌿
When is the best time to visit Ooty?
I recommend you to visit in the month of October as Monsoon season will be done by then and Winter would have just begun. If you ever visit Ooty in Winter, you wouldn't stand the cold out there; Hence its my advice to plan your Ooty trip in the month of October.