Why Ooty is called Queen of Hills?
The picturesque, green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty, is the most popular hill station of not just Tamil Nadu, but the whole of South. Located 89 kms from Coimbatore, Ooty deservedly earns its reputation as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ for its extensive tea plantations, lakes and other natural splendours.
Which city is called the Queen of Nilgiri Hills?
Ooty: The queen of Nilgiri.
What is so special about Ooty?
Ooty is most famous for its tea plantations. Connoisseurs will find plenty to choose from: dust and leaf; black, green, black and white varieties; and flavours such as masala, jasmine, cardamom and even chocolate.
When was Ooty discovered?
John Sullivan discovered Ooty in 1820. He built a permanent house at Nilgiri Hill and this was the beginning. Soon several other British officers built their summer houses.
What is the full name of Ooty?
Ootacamund
In early times it was called Ottakal Mandu. The name probably changed under British rule from Udhagamandalam to Ootacamund, and later was shortened to Ooty.
What is the real name of Ooty?
The name Ootacamund had been in use since 1821. Over time, it got shortened to Ooty, by which it is known world over. In 1972, the name was abruptly changed to ‘Udhagamandalam’. The change of name had since been a source of confusion and inconvenience for tourists.
Why are the Nilgiris called the Blue Mountains?
The term Nilgiris is the English equivalent of Nilagiri , Tamil for Blue Mountains. The strikingly blue colour of the hills is attributed to the clustered bloom of the mass-flowering species `Strobilanthes kunthiana’, called `Neela kurinji’ in Tamil on the hill-slopes.
What is the other name of Ooty?
Udhagamandalam
The name Ootacamund had been in use since 1821. Over time, it got shortened to Ooty, by which it is known world over. In 1972, the name was abruptly changed to ‘Udhagamandalam’.
What food is famous in Ooty?
Best Street Food in Ooty
- Kebabs at Kebab Corner. Kebab Corner, Ooty (source)
- Chinese food at Shinkow’s Chinese Restaurant.
- South Indian Fare at Nahar Restaurant.
- Pizza at Sidewalk Café
- Punjabi Food at Quality Restaurant.
- Biryani at Hyderabad Biryani House.
- Chocolates at Kingstar Confectionery.
- Momos at Momo House.
Who founded Ooty?
John Sullivan
“The credit for founding Ooty was given to John Sullivan, who was appointed Coimbatore Collector by British East Indian Company in 1817. As a mark of respect, it has been decided to celebrate June 15, his birthday as Ootacamund day,” D Venugopal, Director of Nilgiris Documentation Centre said.
What is the old name of Ooty?
The name Ootacamund had been in use since 1821. Over time, it got shortened to Ooty, by which it is known world over. In 1972, the name was abruptly changed to ‘Udhagamandalam’. The change of name had since been a source of confusion and inconvenience for tourists.
What is the history of Ooty?
It was first discovered during the British rule, by the collector of coimbatore called john Sullivan in the year 1817. The name udagamandalam is derived from the word “ottakkalmandu” which means “A village of a single stone” in Tamil language. But, afterwards people used to call this place as ooty in short form.