Ooty

At a glance

Ever wondered where roses rubbed noses when Bollywood stars wanted to kiss in those 70s films? Or the misty mountains and lush gardens they cavorted against during a popular grin-and-gyrate song-and-dance routine? Welcome to Ooty. A small colonial hill station in the Nilgiri Hills, popular for its love and fresh air, excellent boarding schools and connection with Indian cinema. Crowned 'Queen of Hill Stations' by unanimous decision, Ooty is the Simla of the south. A small hilltop destination with spectacular views and great weather, the town is also home to several students and weekend residents, among its local population. A visual treat of sprawling gardens, amazing wildlife, lily ponds, lakes, churches and colonial bungalows, it's no wonder this is a popular destination with honeymooners. Or with the kingpins of romance on the silver screen.

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