Head On To These 5 Parks & Gardens In Ooty For A Lovely Picnic In The Sun
Experience fun, thrill and a sense of calm all at once at these beautiful gardens & parks in Ooty that will amaze you with its lush greenery, fresh air and beautiful surroundings. Check out this list and plan a picnic at one of these amazing spots in Ooty.
1. Government Botanical Gardens
Housing around a thousand species of plants and trees, this place is enveloped with the history dated back to the colonial times. Laid out in 1848, the Botanical Gardens are spread across an area of about 55 hectares on the lower slopes of the Doddabetta Peak and should not be missed! There is also a 20 million old fossilized tree trunk in the centre of the garden *woah*!
Location | Government Botanical Garden, Vannarapettai
Timings | 9 AM - 6 PM
Entry | Rs 15 Per Person
2. Children’s Park
Picture Credits: RamaKrishna Prasad
Resembling an actual green carpet, this place is sure to keep you entertained with fun activities ranging from rowing and boating to horse riding etc. The blooming flowers add to the charm of the place. Head out for a fun time with your little ones.
Location | Mani Vihar, Kathadimattam
Timings | 9 AM - 7:30 PM
3. Thread Garden
Picture Credits: Naresh Babu
As the name suggests, all flowers in the garden are woven by threads giving it a sui generis identity that adds to the aesthetics of the garden. The plants and flowers seem uncanningly original that makes the visitors marvel at this unique artwork!
Location | North Lake Road, Opp. Boat House
Timings |9 AM - 7 PM
Entry |Rs 30 (Per Adult) And Rs 15 (Per Child)
Check Out Their Website | http://www.threadgarden.com/index.html
4. Lake Park
Overlooking the lake and adorned with beautiful trees and green landscapes, the Lake Park is a visually pleasing place. Unwind here for a relaxing time with friends or family and get ready to be mesmerised by the beauty all around you.
Location | Opposite Railway Station, Ooty Lake
Timings | 9 AM - 5 PM
5. Rose Garden
At an altitude of 2200m, Rose Garden is spread around 10 acres of land. Its terrace with pergolas, rose tunnels and bowers with rose creepers have more than 20,000 varieties of roses of 2,800 cultivars, making it one of the largest collection of roses in India *wow*. Moreover, the perfect location of Nila Maadam allows visitors to clearly view the entire Rose Garden and acknowledge the beauty of this place.
Location | 123-P, Bombay Castle, Davisdale
Timings |8 AM - 6 PM
Entry |Rs 30 Per Adult And Rs 15 Per Child
So head to these parks & gardens for some fun in the sun!
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