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Ooty is a hill station in south India in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the capital of Nilgiri district. Ooty or Udhagamandalam is a famous honeymoon and summer holiday destination of India. People from across the country and international tourists come here to enjoy the natural beauty and relax in the peaceful and cool climate of Ooty which prevails almost all the time of the year. Ooty is located at an altitude of about 2250 m from the sea level. One can see clouds below his feet from few hilltops in Ooty. Nearest Railway station and airport is Coimbatore. One can take the road way from any major city near Ooty. the roads are in excellent condition and give the visitor an experience of riding in clouds. You can also take the toy train from Coimbatore which is recommended as it gives the most satisfying and glorious experience of the hills and the scenic beauty Ooty has to offer. Ooty Lake is the favorite spot for the tourists. It is an artificial lake which provides the facility of boating. It is surrounded by hills and this is the setting which makes it picturesque. A trip to ooty is never complete without a boat ride in the Ooty Lake. Botanical Gardens of Ooty is another tourist attraction which boasts of having more than 650 species of plants arranged in beautifull patterns. It has an expanse of 55acres. The beautifully laid gardens with colorful flowers of Nilgiri Mountains soothe the mind and soul. Doddabetta peak is the highest point in Nilgiri District. It is 2600 mts high above sea level and is covered with mist most of the times. The telescope house run by the tourism department allows people to have a view through the telescope which gives the complete picture of Ooty. the view fascinating from the peak itself, the telescope adds to the delight of the beautiful scene. Doddabetta peak is located 10 Km from Ooty. Conoor is a beautiful city of Tea gardens. It is situated at a distance of 10Km from Ooty. one can indulge in the aroma of tea leaves when crossing the tea garden slopes. It has also beautiful waterfalls and scenic picnic spots like Dolphin’s nose and Lady Canning's Seat. For shopping one can buy the tea leaves and powder, Home-made Ooty chocolates, Eucalyptus or Nilgiri oil and other oils extracted from various types of trees here. These oils are said to have medicinal value in ailments like joint pains and other aches. http://www.ootytravel.blogspot.com