A Visit to the Queen & King
A Visit to the Queen & King We have recently (March 18, 2015) returned from an eight-day long family trip to south of India, in the rather touristy Ooty. Having seen most of North India’s hill-station, this one was on my list of places to visit. It turned out to be a good choice. Ooty though scenic and relaxed, does not have much different to offer – surrounded by natural beauty and greenery, visually appealing sights, few breath-taking views, a cool climate and friendly people. We had ventured in the off-peak season, thus the tourist crowd was much less, even the hotels were partially occupied. This is always a blessing in disguise. The first day we hired a car to take us around Ooty. The market is bustling, with locals and resident foreigners. There were not too many tourists to be seen in the market, except at the tourist spots. There are many points, but the only few points that would be worth a visit are Pykara Lake a...