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Verbal to Non-verbal: Prepare a fact file using the following points: Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness - English

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Verbal to Non-verbal:

Prepare a fact file using the following points:

Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness

Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.

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Fact File of Ooty

Location Ooty or Udhagamandalam Hill station in Tamil Nadu
How to Reach Flight to Coimbatore and Cabs from there. Narrow gauge rail from Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station. From Bandipur on NH 17 via Maddur and Mysore to Mudumalai reserve via Gudalur.
Best time to visit March to May; off season.
Where to stay/Accommodation Hotels range from swanky to budget places like Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims.
What to See The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church, Wenlock downs.
Specialities Tea, handmade chocolates, aromatic oils and spices.
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