Awesome Ooty

Ooty is well known for its historical significance. Many architectural buildings were constructed by the Europeans during the early 19 th century. They are now considered as the Heritage of Nilgiris. Let us have a look at it below . Lawley Institute: The charming old-world building of the institute, which catches the eye as one comes close to the Government Botanical Garden, was built in 1911. It was started to perpetuate the memory of Sir Arthur Lawley, the governor of Madras. It was a common meeting place for the upper class Indians and Brits.   St. Stephen's Church: Stephen Rumbold Lushington, then Governor of Madras, established this church in the year 1829. The massive main beam and other timber in the church were taken from Tipu Sultan's palace on the island of Srirangapatna. A painting depicting the Last Supper is displayed on the walls. The church also features stained glass windows depicting the crucifixion of Christ and Mary holding baby ...

India was ruled by many Kings over a very long period of time and people of India have witnessed many Kingdoms and Empires. These Kingdoms and Empires have created their own traditions and identities to our country. It is indeed very much fascinating to know about our own history. Here is the list of 13 Rulers who have ruled our Nilgiris from 12th century till the British Raj. KAALA RAJA                                                                                         From somewhere around 980 till 1116 AD, Kaala Raja ruled Nilgiris from the area of Kookal....

Hill Tea Have you ever tasted various types of tea? If not, here is one venue where you can get all those. No youngster would lack in regular visits to Hill Tea on the Doddabetta road.  ‘Roasted Corn’ at Garden Road After taking a walk in the botanical garden, you are sure to be exhausted. Treat your body with a healthy roasted corn and replenish yourself.  Dining at Shinkows If you are in search of an authentic Chinese restaurant which could serve you with Chinese dish ranging from variety of soups to a lengthy menu of the main course dishes, then it’s Shinkows which tops the list. A must visit place for Chinese cuisine lovers. Nahar for Veg Lovers There are numerous places in the town for Non-Veg foods, but if you are a Veggie Veggie guy, then it is just a one way traffic that leads to Nahar; where you are guaranteed to be served with all types of Indian vegetarian foods. 'Bajji' at Doddabetta Peak...