Situated in the Western Ghats at a height of 2240 metres above sea level, the 'Queen of hill stations' in the south, Udhagamandalam is better known as Ooty.Discovered by the British collector John Sullivan who intended to develop this region as a summer resort, Ooty is surrounded by four hills: the Doddabetta, Snowdon , Elk and Club hills.There is a vast array of places to stay here. Each offers the best in terms of world class luxury, comfort and hospitality keeping in view the tradition and culture of South India . Hotels in Ooty range from heritage hotels to three and two star hotels which, through their personalized and friendly service, serve as a home away from home.Among the activities which can be undertaken here are boating, boat paddling on the Ooty Lake , trekking in Mudumalai hills, nature walks through the reserved parks and coffee estates, and bird watching. |