Ooty - Hill Retreat in South India (2/2)

Government Botanical Gardens

The Government Botanical Gardens was established in mid-19th century by British Raj which later was taken over by Tamilnadu government post independence. This is being maintained by Horticulture department of Tamilnadu.

Lying on the foot of Doddabetta peak this garden has a terraced layout. This garden has resembled me of Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore. The Glass House in this ooty gardens is an notable resemblance. The temperate climate in this region has made this garden flourish and beautiful.

Ooty Lake is on the different side of the town close to bus stand and railway station. This is an artificial lake built in early 19th century. This is a typical lake we see in any hill station. The boat house situated on one side of the lake offers various boating facilities like paddle boats, row boats and steam boats.

All through our trip I have been searching for a fridge magnet. A fridge magnet is a souvenir for all my travels. I get atleast one of them to any tourist place I travel to. I was disappointed to find that there are no fridge magnets available in the whole of ooty, coonoor and wellington.