About Ooty
Tasgaon to Ooty distnce : 859 km
Estimated travel time : 15.9 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 Tasgaon to Ooty is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Tasgaon to Ooty by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Tasgaon to Ooty distance is 859 Km and is 15.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Coonoor - Located just 20 kilometers from Ooty, Coonoor is known for its tea plantations, scenic landscapes, and viewpoints like Dolphin's Nose and Lamb's Rock.
2. Mettupalayam - This town serves as the starting point of the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway. You can explore the town or take a ride on the toy train before continuing your journey.
3. Mysore - While slightly off the direct route, Mysore is a popular tourist destination known for its majestic Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and Mysore Zoo. It offers a rich cultural experience.
4. Shivanasamudra Falls - A diversion from the main route, Shivanasamudra Falls located near Mandya is worth a visit. It is a set of segmented waterfalls on the Kaveri River, offering a stunning sight.
5. Belgaum - If you're open to taking a longer detour, you can visit Belgaum, which is known for its historical monuments like Belgaum Fort, Kamal Basti, Gokak Falls, and Vajrapoha Falls.
6. Sangli - Located close to Tasgaon, Sangli is known for its religious temples like Ganapati Temple, Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir, Prasanna Venkateshwara Temple, and Dattadeva Temple.
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