BEAUTY OF THE NILGIRIS..

IN NATURE'S LAP

Ooty or Udagamandalam in the local language is really a soul enriching experience. Being close to nature is always a joy which cannot be expressed just felt. Close to the bustling and a soon to be mega city Bengaluru, its a quick break from the monotonous and scheduled city life. The journey from bengaluru to ooty is an experience in itself. The road first crosses the ancient capital city of Mysore empire which is now termed as Mysuru. Its a city filled with heritage architecture and palaces which all depict its rich heritage. If looked with the eye of an explorer we can find many less known places which all remind us of the battle between Tipu sultan and the British empire. The city is famous for its sandal wood work which are a must look for when you come to this city. The road after that leaves the suburbs of Mysuru and passes through the Bannerghata National park. If lucky, you will be able to get a sight of the Tigers which are under conservation here. 

Ooty is a heaven for the people who love moist weather. The weather changes very frequently here. The soothing climate enables the visitors to explore the place with much enthusiasm. Like many other hill stations its a journey filled with twisties but the roads are really very good. There are many touristy places but there are some really cool places that are not on the tourist map but can bring you really close to the nature, like the place in the photograph.

Tourism has really taken its toll on the hills. The serene hill station is now a bustling town. The traffic jams are longer with each passing year. Parking is a nightmare. The rains that attract many tourist make situations worse sometimes. Pollution is evident and tress are cut to accommodate more tourist lodges. 

Visit and enjoy the place. Soak in the soul enriching experience that closeness to nature offers. But be an ideal tourist who is conscious of the hills and the care that they need. Without such a thinking of the masses, it will soon be any other bustling place on the map devoid of the nature we seek there toady.