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Club Mahindra Derby Green Ooty Tamil Nadu
Lost in the lush environs and nestled right in the heart of the Blue Mountains, is Club Mahindra Derby Green Ooty, a piece of paradise tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Here in this pristine surroundings, you can understand why Ooty was known as the Queen of the Hills as you can get a glimpse of the hill station as it used to be eons ago. The Nilgiris or the Blue Mountains form a part of the Western Ghats and the dense forests around comprise of the rich bio diversity hot spot,
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Scenic Trails
Doddabetta
Highest peak in the Nilgiris
The highest peak in the Nilgiris, Doddabetta is located 10 kms from Ooty and is one of the most crowded tourist attractions. However the road journey is worth it as the route from Ooty to Kotagiri is one of the most picturesque roads and Dodda betta is located enroute.
Pykara Lake
Enjoy pristine nature
A placid lake located in the hills is a getaway from Ooty for those who want to enjoy pristine nature. Go for boating and drift away aimlessly in the waters
Moyar Gorge
Dramatic 20 kms long gorge
The Moyar River plunges into a dramatic 20 kms long gorge and cascades into the Moyar Waterfall - a sight to be seen in season.
Ooty Botanical Gardens
Spread over 55 acres
Spread over 55 acres is a paradise in a world tinged with emerald. The Ooty Botanical Gardens is a must see in the hill station and a great haunt for birdwatchers. If you walk a little interior, you can meet the Todas as well here. Another park that should be visited is Sims Park in Coonoor.
Mudhumalai National Park
Also a tiger reserve
One of the tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu, it is home to tigers, elephants, gaurs and sloth bears. The reserve is a bird watcher’s paradise with several resident and endemic species besides reptiles, fish and amphibians.There are several view points in the sanctuary as well .The elephant camp is home to over 20 captive elephants who help in patrolling the areas.
Doddabetta
Pykara Lake
Moyar Gorge
Ooty Botanical Gardens
Mudhumalai National Park
Culture
Elk Hill Murugan temple
Elk Hill Murugan temple
Replica of temple inside Malaysia's Batu Caves Elk Hill Murugan temple
Dedicated to Murugan, the temple on Elk Hill is famous for its annual Thaipoosam festival where the deity is brought back to the town. The shrine is a replica of the temple inside Batu Caves in Malaysia.
St Stephens Church, Ooty
St Stephens Church, Ooty
Built in the 19th century St Stephens Church, Ooty
There are several churches in the Nilgiris - both catholic and protestant but the most famous is the St Stephens Church built in the 19th century. It is believed that the timber used in the church was taken from Tipu Sultan’s palace in Srirangapatna. With beautiful stain glass and scenes narrating events from the Bible, the church is a must see. Another important church is the Holy Trinity Church , one of the oldest landmarks of Ooty.
Toda temple
Toda temple
Inhabited by the indigenous tribes in the past Toda temple
Toda Huts in Ooty represent the original dwellings of the indigenous people of Ooty. There are a few Toda temples located in and around Ooty and near Avalanche as well. Visits to villages and interaction with the tribes gives an insight into their cultures and lifestyles.
Local food and festivals
Medu wada
South Indian breakfast specialty
Medu wada
South Indian Breakfast dishes are the simplest, easy to prepare, delicious and stomach filling. Eating healthy, nutritious and simple breakfast makes you truly energetic and keeps your healthy. From wholesome and filling dosas, feather-light idlis to crispy vadas, there is a mind-boggling variety.
Chocolate
Delicious home-made goodies
Chocolate
If you prefer baked delights, then the special bakeries of Ooty and the home made chocolates have to be tried.
Mariamman Temple Festival in Ooty and Coonoor
Annual festival
Mariamman Temple Festival in Ooty and Coonoor
The temples in Ooty and Coonoor dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman, the Goddess of Rain and a form of Kali and Durga , celebrate their annual festival in April every year. Many devotees walk barefoot , sometimes on burning coal to show their devotion.
Thaipoosam in Elk Hill Murugan temple
Referred to as the God of Tamils
Thaipoosam in Elk Hill Murugan temple
Thousands of devotees throng the Nilgiris during the celebration of Thaipoosam in Elk Hill Murugan temple, the deity often referred to as the God of Tamils. It is celebrated in the month of February . Offerings are given in galore as the deity is carried downhill to the town.
Tea Festival in Ooty
Visit tea plantations and factories
Tea Festival in Ooty
In January every year, the tourism department organises a three day tea festival in Ooty. Tourists can visit tea plantations and factories, sample and buy tea and taking in the festivities.
Holiday activities
Indoor games
Relax in the resort
Indoor games
On a rainy day or after a tiring trek, relax in the resort and play some board games or try your hand at table tennis or volleyball.
Trekking
Several routes around the hills
Trekking
There are several hiking and trekking routes around the hills. You can visit dams, plantations or just hike up the hills .Guides are available to take you into the forests and around the hills. Caution is advised however as you can see gaurs and sometimes even elephants or the big cats on the way.
Outdoor activities
Unleash the adventurer in you
Outdoor activities
Unleash the adventurer in you and participate in some soft rope adventures that involve walking across and crossing rope structures. The activities are located within the premises.
Bird watching
Home to over 250 species of birds
Bird watching
There are plenty of birds in and around the resort or you can go to Doddabetta or the Botanical Gardens to look for birds..The Nilgiris is home to over 250 species of birds, including endemic and endangered species.
Drive around the hills
Meander around
Drive around the hills
Visit plantations, head to shola forests - the journey is the destination here as you can meander around hairpin bends and look for lakes and dams in the mountains.
Travel Info
getting there
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Coimbatore
95 Kms | 4 hours-
Coimbatore
95 Kms | 4 hours
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Mettupalayam
50 kms | 2 hrs-
Mettupalayam
50 kms | 2 hrs
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Airlines at airports closest to Coimbatore
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