|  This queen of hill stations is in the Nilgiri Mountain
ranges in Tamil Nadu. It was originally inhabited by
'todas', a tribal people. It attracts countless tourists
by virtue of its salubrious climate and scenic beauty.
The main attraction of Ooty is;
Botanical Garden:
The numerous varieties of ornamental trees and plants
are attractions for all tourists visiting Ooty. Ooty
Lake is of major interest for all the
tourists visiting Ooty and they spend more time near
the lake than at any other place. A mini children's
train is an added attraction near the lake. A
micro telescope has been installed here. Kothagiri:
This oldest hill station is 29 km from Ooty.
Rangaswami rock
and pillar, Kodanand
view point,
St. Catherine Falls and
Elk falls are worth seeing.
Kalhatti Falls
is lovely picnic spot 13 km from Ooty. Kukurthi
Peak peak is 2600 meters above the sea
level. Sim's
Park:
this is noted for its variety of plants, shrubs and
flowers. Dolphin's Nose
is a ideal picnic spot is 12 km from Ooty. Loz
Falls is a lovely cascade situated 7
km from Coonoor.
Thanjavur
Located on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur
bears witness to the great Chola Empire, because of
its Temples- the most famous of which is the Brahadeeswarar
Temple. Other Places of interest include
The
Palace,
located near the temple. The Palace houses the
Art Gallery. The Saraswathi
Mahal Library,
the Sangeetha Mahal, and Schwartz
Church are other prominent places.
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