About Ooty
Chirkunda to Ooty distnce : 2219 km
Estimated travel time : 42.2 hours
Udhagamandalam, popularly called as OOTY by the tourist, is the Queen of Hill Stations in the lap of the Western Ghats. Centuries ago this was also called as Oththai-Kal (single stone) Mandu (Mund is a name of Toda Village). The resort town is gifted with the rare creation of the nature that is always ready to be cherished by the tourists.
Paradise for the nature lover Ooty is the town of the beautiful tea gardens, botanical gardens from where walking makes the wonder, witnessing the depicted in scriptures of various cultures with the cup of the tea from the plantation is the perfect way to enjoy you trip in the town. Once serves as the summer capital for the Madras presidency in The British time the town is well know as the โIndiaโs Switzerlandโ. Nestled in the majestic hills, the town is the situated in the Hotspot area of Western Ghats, one of the Natural UNESCO Site that make the town the destination of the rare natural views like worldโs most spectacular wonders: best tea gardens and oil extractions. Surrounded by the Shola forest with the beauty of the Tea gardens where walking trail amaze the tourists the very rare combination of the natural beauty of the human mind. One who has seen the tourist places like Ooty, believes in the gifts of Life, otherwise these rare beauty is often overlooked conveniently by the adventurous zest of the tourists.
Taxi from Chirkunda to Ooty is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Ooty by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Ooty distance is 2219 Km and is 42.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Chirkunda, Jharkhand - Starting Point
2. Kolkata, West Bengal - Explore the vibrant city, visit Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, etc.
3. Puri, Odisha - Visit the famous Jagannath Temple and enjoy the beaches.
4. Konark, Odisha - See the magnificent Sun Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Sun God.
5. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - Explore the beautiful coastal city, visit Simhachalam Temple, Kailasagiri, and the beaches.
6. Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Visit Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, and Prakasham Barrage.
7. Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh - Famous for the sacred Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest temples in the world.
8. Bengaluru, Karnataka - Explore the garden city, visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife.
9. Mysuru (Mysore), Karnataka - Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and explore the cultural heritage of the city.
10. Bandipur National Park, Karnataka - Enjoy wildlife safaris and spot various animals like elephants, tigers, and deer.
11. Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Arrive at your destination, the picturesque hill station known for its tea gardens, pleasant climate, and scenic beauty. Explore attractions like Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, and take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Tourist Attractions
Botanical Garden
Ooty Lake
Rose Garden
Thread garden
Dolphinโs Nose
Tea Museum
Kalhatti Falls
Dodabetta Peak
Elk Hill Murugan Temple
Golf Course
Emerald Lake
Tiger Hill
Pine Forest
St. Stephen's Church
Wenlock Downs - huge grass meadows with a chain of slopes
Pykara Lake and Waterfall
Kamaraj Sagar Lake
Droog Fort, Coonoor
Government Museum Ooty
Kotagiri, Coonoor - land of Kota tribes
Longwood Shola Forest, Coonoor
Lamb's Rock, Coonoor
Catherine Falls, Coonoor
Simi's Park, Coonoor
Boat House
The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum
Thread Garden
Ketty Valley
Needle Rock
Avalanche Lake
Pykara Lake and Falls