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2. Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri hills. The name meaning the Blue Mountains in Tamil,
Malayalam, Kannada and Badaga and most other Indian languages might have arisen
from the blue smoky haze given off by the eucalyptus trees that cover the area or from
the Kurunji flower, which blooms every twelve years and gives the slopes a bluish tinge.
Because of the beautiful mountains and green valleys, Ooty became known as the Queen
of Hill Stations.

3. The Cork tree which is probably the only one of its kind in India, the paper bark tree,
monkey puzzle tree, and a 20 million year old fossilized tree [presented by the Geological
Survey of India, from the National Fossil Park, Tiruvakkarai, of South Arcot District,
Tamil Nadu] Italian style garden bordering a clear pool, a vast variety of flowering bushes
and plants myriad hues [exotic and ornamental] Fern house with vast range of ferns and
orchids speaks about the gardens rich and exotic flora occupants. A Flower Show along
with an exhibition of rare plant species is being held every year in the month of May at
this Garden. This garden is maintained by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department.

5. Rose Garden This garden was established to commemorate the Centenary Flower Festival in 1995, at
Vijayanagaram in Udhagamandalam in an area of 4 hectares, in five terraces set up. The Rose Garden is
situated on the lower slopes of the Elk Hill on the North-Western side, facing the Udhagamandalam Town. It
is about 1 Km from the Udhagamandalam Railway Junction and Bus Terminus, accessible with roads from
both sides of the garden. Initially, the Park which had 17256 rose plants from 1919 varieties, expanded to
nearly 20,000 plants from 2241 varieties. This garden is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture
Department. There is a viewpoint in the park called Nila Madam, which gives the wholesome view of the
entire park.

7. Lake Park Is located on the banks of Ooty Lake, Opposite to the Railway station and
very near to the Bus terminus. Funded by the Tourism Department, under the Hill
Area Development Program, the reclaimed area of the lake was used to form an exotic
garden in the year 1977. The park is illuminated during the dark hours, which adds
more colours to it. A fiberglass dome was constructed in the year 1978.

9. Ooty Lake The Lake is the pride of the Blue Hills and centre of attraction. This artificial
lake was formed by Mr.John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore in the year 1824.
This is located in an area of 65 acres. Fishing was the major activity in this lake. In the
year 1973, Tourism Development Corporation, Government of Tamilnadu, on behalf of
the Tourism Department took possession of the lake for Boating Activity, which
provides another thrilling entertainment for the tourists.

11. Deer Park Located on the fringes of the Ooty Lake, in an area of 22 acres landscape, was
inaugurated in the year 1986 and is being maintained by the Tamil Nadu Forest
Department. It is one of the high altitudes Animal Park in India. This offers a unique
opportunity to observe and study the wildlife in their natural habitat. 6 acres of the lake
area has been used to develop a park and it is open to Public.

13. Government Museum The Government Museum set up in 1989 is situated on the
Ooty – Mysore Road. The exhibits of Tribal Reminiscence, District Ecological
details and sculptural arts and crafts displays of Tamil Nadu are the special
attraction in this museum. The admission to this museum is free. The timings are
between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm & between 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm. It is closed on
Fridays, Second Saturdays and National Holidays.

15. Doddabetta This means a Big Mountain, is the highest peak located at
2634 meters in the Nilgiris. It is 10 Kms drive from Udhagamandalam Bus
Terminus. It is at the meeting point of Western and Eastern Ghats and
offers beautiful Vistas of the Nilgiri Hill ranges. It is surrounded by dense
Sholas. The Telescope house set up by the Tourism Department helps the
visitors to view the entire district from this point.

17. Pykara Lake And Water Falls is 21kms from Udhagamandalam on
Mysore Road Fenced Sholas, Toda settlement, undisturbed grassy
meadows, good Wildlife habitat, The Pykara Dam, Waterfalls and Boat
House are the big attraction to the visitors.

19. Kalhatty falls is 100 ft high waterfalls, located on Kalhatty Slopes
and 13 Kms drive on the Udhagamandalam – Mysore Kalhatty
Ghat Road. Panthers, Bison’s, Wild Dogs, Spotted Deer’s, Sambar
Deer’s and different varieties of Birds are found on the Kalhatty –
Masinagudi slopes.

21. Wenlock Downs Vast landscape of this area has the Gymkhana Club, the
Government Sheep Farm and the Hindustan Photo Films Company and
provides great pleasure for a long walk on quiet roads.

23. Western Catchment It is 20 Kms from Parsons Valley. The rolling hills
interspersed with temperate shoals together with the lush green carpet of
vegetation, gushing streams and beautiful lake-like reservoirs
surrounded by hills makes this place a paradise on the earth.

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