Udagamandalam Travel Guide

 Justin_goa Says:  Explore history-laden Fernhills Palace and discover its much-acclaimed Fox Hunt Bar. Off one of the passages, decorated with family portraits, the bar can be found, panelled with red Mahogany from floor to ceiling, evocatively capturing a bygone era. Its warm, rich interior... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is really the only way you should get to or from Ooty. I arrived in Ooty by bus from Mysore up the 36 hairpin pass and took the toy train back down towards Coimbatore. The Toy Train (officially known as the Nilgiri Mountain Railway) is one of the oldest mountain... 

 cadzand Says:  Todas are the nature worshipping tribe living among the Nilgiri Mountains. They have their own language, rich arts and crafts (see the embroidered shawl worn by the village chief above) and a unique way of community living. Raising animals is their primary profession. 

 Justin_goa Says:  Emerald lake is a wonderful lake in the upper plateau region of the Nilgiri hills. It is a part of the silent valley and is beside the Red hill nature resort which is a best picnic place of the region. The site of the lake is wonderful and one would definitely love being at... 

 Justin_goa Says:  The Mukurthi National Park is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, the south eastern corner of the Nilgiris Plateau. Spread over 78.46 km, this represents one of the very few areas which support a viable population of the Nilgiri Tahr. A fascinating feature of the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I love exploring foreign markets and this was one of the best I came across during my four months in India. It provides some excellent photo opportunities with locals selling and buying fresh fruits, flowers, vegetables, fish and general groceries. There is also a passageway... 

 Willettsworld Says:  If you walk up the hill on the Botanical Gardens eastern side, you'll come to a turnstile which gives you access into a Toda Village. We were met by a couple of guys who showed us around, first to a large religious hut surrounded by a small wall. It had a very small door... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This 22 Acre Botanical Garden was laid out in 1847 and is presently maintained by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The original purpose of the "Botanical Gardens" was purely academic: to promote and study the various flora in and around Nilgiris. It was created by John... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is a new, posh looking place that's located just down the hill from St Stephen's Church. Main meat dishes cost between Rs90-100, veg dishes Rs50-60. They also do a buffet lunch menu. Service is very good and the food is as well. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is really the only way you should get to or from Ooty. I arrived in Ooty by bus from Mysore up the 36 hairpin pass and took the toy train back down towards Coimbatore. The Toy Train (officially known as the Nilgiri Mountain Railway) is one of the oldest mountain... 

 Willettsworld Says:  As well as the Toy Train and Botanical Gardens, Ooty is famous for its homemade chocolate and various oils. You'll find loads of places selling chocolate for about Rs50 per 100g which come in a variety of flavours such as dried fruits, nuts etc and is just delicious! The... 

 Justin_goa Says:  This festival is celebrated in the month of April. The mother Goddess, Mariamman is considered to be a form of Kaali, and is also referred to as Mahamaayi or Seethala Gowri. The beautiful hill station of Ooty wears a festive look on the day of festival. On the day of the... 

 Justin_goa Says:  Avalanche Dam & Lake is located at a distance of 25 km from ooty. A place that should not be missed. A dam called Canada dam since Canada funded it. An exotic experience of mountain trekking could be realized in this place.Also there is a Trout Farm near Avalanche Dam which...