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Ooty

Popularly known as the Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty in Tamil Nadu seems like a beautiful paradise blessed with all the wonders of nature. The hill station is one of the most visited summer escapes for travellers in India and is renowned for its never-ending emerald landscapes.

Kick start your vacation to Ooty by boarding the very beautiful toy train run by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. This 46-kilometre journey takes you through some of the most blissful facets of nature while passing through various curves and tunnels. Toy train journey is truly magical and gives a perfect start to your holiday to Ooty.

Next on the itinerary should be the very pristine Ooty Lake which seems like a painting on the canvas. This 2.5-kilometre long lake offers great boating experience amidst ample of nature. One can also plan a trip to the popular Botanical Garden of Ooty housing 650 species of flowers and trees sprawling over 22 hectares of land.

Ooty is not just about nature. One can find some beautiful architectural wonders here belonging to bygone era. Visit the Fernhill Palace, a massive bungalow raised for the then Maharaja of Mysore as a summer holiday home. The museum looks spectacular with incredible architecture and pleases history lovers to the core.