Ooty | Best Places to Visit in 2020 | India

 Ooty- Queen of Nilgiris

toy train in Ooty

Snuggled amid picturesque Nilgiris, Ooty is a beautiful hill station in South India. Surrounded by a thick overlay of eucalyptus, coniferous, pine, and wattle trees along with numerous coffee and tea plantations, the hill town is the epitome of natural rejuvenation. It has been loved since the days of the British Raj when they settled in the area. Their legacy exists in the form of Stone House and St. Stephen’s Church. Moreover, the beauty and bliss take you to a different world, a holiday in winter will do wonders for your spirit.

There is a consistent pouring of tourists throughout the year, however spending the winter months in Ooty has its special charm. Enveloped in dreamy mist, the town is particularly enjoyable and makes its mark as one of the top places to visit in South India in winter. Think of a romantic honeymoon, family time or a break from schedules and Ooty offers memories of a lifetime.

Things to do in Ooty:

Explore coffee & tea plantations, botanical gardens.

Ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railways– listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Avalanche Lake for trekking and camping.

Indulge in a golf session at Golf Course.

Pay a visit to Emerald Lake, Kamaraj Sagar Dam, etc.

Shop for delicious chocolates, made at home.

Enjoy spectacular views of Nilgiris from Doddabetta Peak.

Best places to stay: Hotel Savoy, Hill Country Holiday Resort Lovedale, Hotel Sinclairs Retreat, Fernhill Sterling Holiday Resort, The Monarch, etc.

Wayanad- Lush Bliss of the Western Ghats

Heart-shaped lake in Wayanad

Lying curled in the embrace of Western Ghats, Wayanad is one of the most beautiful places in India. Located at the height of 700 to 2100 m, the town is abounding with gorgeous views of nature. This scenic plateau has a charm of an isolated romantic spot, lush green cover, and exotic wildlife. This small but fascinating hill town is home to hidden treasures, trails of jungles, treehouses an aboriginal tribe.

Things to do in Wayanad:

Trek to Chembra Peak, the highest point of the town with a halt at the heart-shaped lake.

Visit Edakkal Cave, pre-historic caves.

Boating at Pookode Lake

Pay a visit to Kuruva Islands

Thrilling adventures at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Pray at Thirunelli Temple, Jain Temple, etc.

Learn about tribal legacy at Wayanad Heritage Museum.

Best places to stay: Vythiri Village, The Windflower Resorts & Spa, Wayanad Silver Woods, Hill Tree Inn, Parison Plantation, etc.