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Feb 06 2010

ooty botanical garden

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Marquis laid out ooty botanical garden in 1847. the botanical garden was built by  john sulivan. it covers an area of 55 acres .here you can see the rare species of trees, herbs, flowering plants etc. the tree species includes paper bark tree, monkey puzzle tree, fossle tree etc . ooty flower show is held in every year in the month of may , in this flower show exhibits rare species of plants and flowers. the garden is under the control of horticulture department of tamil nadu.  the summer festivals held in may, attracts thousands of tourists.
the ooty botanical garden is divided into 5 regions. these are lower garden, new garden, conservatory, italian garden, nurseries, fossil tree trunk etc. the entrance to the garden is through lower garden and it leads to new garden. the entrace of the garden made beautiful by kidiyu grasses. the new  garden have crescent shaped pond, rose garden, flower beds, aquatic plants etc. the italian garden comprise of lily pond,aquatic species etc.

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Feb 06 2010

kodanad view point ooty-rangaswamy peak

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ooty is a famous tourist destination and it is very much gifted by nature.beautiful mountains , valleys , cascades and the pleasant climate always attracts tourists.ooty is a picturesque place.kodanadu view point located in ooty , from here you can touch the clouds. to get a clear view of ooty , a watch tower is constructed here. the famous rangaswamy peak is also  visible from this watch tower. the most beautiful place in kodanadu view point is located about 18 km away from kotagiri.from the kodanad view point you get a bird’s eye view of ooty. you can enjoy the beautiful flow of river and enchanting greenery . you never miss the opportunity to visit kodanadu view point, it is a part of eastern nilgiris. it is about 20 km away from ooty town. it is very near to coonoor. buses are frequently available from ooty and kotagiri. sim’s park is located near to kodanadu view point

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Feb 06 2010

ooty location-ooty location map with route map

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ooty is a part of nilgiris located in tamil nadu district. ooty is surrounded by four hill towns belonging to the nilgiri range.the lattitudal positions of ooty is defined as 11 degrees and 24 minutes north and 76 degree and 42 minutes east longitudinally. it is about 2213 m  above sea level. the four towns surrounding ooty are elk hill, dodabetta peak, snow down, club hill etc. the picturesque environment in ooty attracts thousands of tourists every year. the nearest airport is located at coimbatore about 90 km away from ooty. ooty hill station is well connected to other important cities by road and rails. it is about 160 and 178 km away from mysore , calicut respectively. the major town near to ooty is coimbatore .

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Feb 06 2010

ooty honeymoon – ooty the perfect honeymoon destination in india

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ooty is a well popular honeymoon destination in india. thousands of honeymooners are coming to ooty and enjoy their honeymoon days here. ooty is nicknamed as queen of hill stations.it is located about2240 m above sea level.
honeymoon attractions in ooty
the famous honeymoon destinations are botanical garden, charring cross, deer park, government museum, kodanadu view point, dedabetta peak, mini garden, lamb’s rock,
ooty lake , rose garden etc. the honeymoon tour in ooty not only give the sightseeing but also you can indulge in various adventure sports like hang gliding, angling, trekking etc.the main shopping centers are located on the charring street.

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Feb 05 2010

Ooty climate-climatic zone in ooty various with season

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Ooty is one of famous tourist spot in tamil nadu. This is an palace with abundance of nature’s beauty. . the best time for visit ooty is between February and may or September and November. During the summer season temperature changes from 25 degree celcius  to 28 degree celcius. The unannounced drizzles occur during this season. during winter sesaon temperature may falls to 5 degree Celsius.  Heavy rain fall occurs during mansoon season, june to September.

Ooty climate in one look

Summer : 10 degree C to 25 degree C(march to may)

Winter: 5 degree C to 21 degree C(September to January)

Annual rainfall 121 cms(june to august)

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