Introduction
Ooty is the main town of the Nilgiri district and is popularly known as the "Queen of the Hill Stations". It is about 105 km away from Coimbatore and also prides itself on having the highest peak of the region, Dodabetta which is 2623 meters high. Another aspect of Ooty which has made it famous is the presence of numerous tea estates here. It has everything that a tourist looks for in a hill station, be they lofty mountains, thick forests, sprawling grasslands and vast stretches of tea gardens.

Tourist Attractions of Ooty
» Botanical Gardens : Established in the year 1847, this 22 hectare picturesque garden is maintained by the Horticultural Department of the state. There are about 650 flora species that are being nurtured in this garden. There is a fossil of a tree here as well, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. The place also hosts the annual summer festival in May in which various flower shows and various cultural programmes are held to showcase the whole range of repertoire of the botanical gardens and the local people.

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» St. Stephen's Church : This is among the oldest churches in the Nilgiris and is located on the Mysore road. It was in the early nineteenth century that the need for an exclusive church for the British people was felt by the then governor of Madras and thus began the construction of St Stephen's church.

» Horse Riding : Ooty is known as the “Queen of hill stations” among the tourists. The place, it seems, is exclusively designed to keep the people outdoors. The favourite tourists' hangouts are Botanical Garden, Ooty lake and many other such places where you can enjoy the most while riding on a horse back. The facilities for these horse rides are easily available.

» Kalhatty Falls : These are located on the Kalhatty slopes, about 13 km away from Ooty. The waters here make their way from the height of 122 meters.

» Kandal Cross Shrine : It is a Roman Catholic shrine and is specially sacred for the Catholics of Nilgiri.

» Ooty Lake : It is a very popular place among the vacationers who throng it irrespective of the season. The lake was constructed in 1825 by the then Collector of Coimbatore.

Introduction
Situated in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is a tranquil hill resort for the summer weary tourists. It is a place of great antiquity, the place finds mention in the ancient Sangam literature as well. It was established as a hill station by the British who used to escape to this place to get away from the heat and dust of the cities. The place is almost packed to the hilt with beautiful destinations.

Tourist Attractions Places of Kodaikanal
» Lake and Boating : The Berijam Lake in Kodaikanal is a beautiful place for your picnics with your family and friends. Another famous lake here is the Kodaikanal lake which is spread over an area of more than 60 acres. It is a beautiful man made lake which has lush greenery all around it. The place also has a boat club here where you can enjoy boating for fun or sports, whichever way you like it. Try to reach for boating early as it's advisable to avoid the rush hours.

» Horse Riding : Horse riding is also a popular tourism activity here which costs you only about 40 to 60 rupees. We'd also advise you to stick to the popular and government approved routes only as on other routes there is a possibility of bears scaring your horse away.

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» Chettiar Park : It is relatively difficult to reach this park, though that's the advantage with this park also. It is a comparatively quieter park which falls on your way to Kurinji Andavar Temple.

» Kurinchi Andavar Temple : Dedicated to Lord Muruga, the Kurinchi Andavar Temple is associated with the Kurinji flowers which blooms once in 12 years and changes the hue of entire region. The Palani and Vaigai dams are easily visible from this temple.

» Bryant Park : It is located in the centre of the town and is only 300 meters away from the bus stand. The park is known for its flowers, hybrids and grafts.

» Coakers Walk : It is a path on a steep slope which gives you a magnificent view of the downhill plains. It is only 500 meters away from the main town.

» Bear Shola Falls : The place once used to attract bears, whereas now it attracts tourists. It is a favourite picnic spot among them and is as picturesque as the way that leads to it.

Its location is typically interesting as it is situated at the point where the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. It has flat lands as well as undulating parkland, even open grasslands, swamp, valleys and nullahs. The nearest airport is Coimbatore which is about 160 km away. The best time to visit Mudumalai is during March and April. It is advised to avoid visiting the area in monsoons due to heavy rains. The place is famous for its wildlife sanctuary which is part of the greater Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Attractions Places of Maumalai
» Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary : It is a wildlife sanctuary which is located in the Nilgiri hills. It encompasses a national park as well. The Mayyar river separates Mudumalai from the Bandipore Sanctuary. The nearest airport is Coimbatore which is about 160 km away. The major animals found here include elephant, tigers and leopards, gaur, bonnet, macaque, common langur, sloth bear, python etc whereas the birds include peacock, grey jungle fowl, spotted babbler etc.

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