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Destination Ooty: pictures that will tempt you to travel

March 14, 2017May 9, 2018 Shubhra Rishi 1 Comment Hill, india, Nilgiri, ooty, Photo blog, Rain, Station, tamil nadu, Train, travel, trip

If you love hill stations, you have probably been to Ooty. If you haven’t, here are some photos which will inspire you to take that trip to the Nilgiri Hills.

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GHR Ooty 2016 Finishers Medal – Nilgiri Railway

May 10, 2016March 12, 2020 Ashwin Alexander 4 Comments ghr, medal, Nilgiri, ooty, souvenir, Train

The Go Heritage Run Ooty finisher medal is a quaint steam engine intricately laser cut in wood. It is not just a medal, it’s a souvenir too!

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Tribes in the Nilgiris: Badaga Culture

May 6, 2016May 9, 2018 Go Heritage Run 2 Comments badaga, india, Nilgiri, tamil nadu, tribes

The rich Badaga (a tribe from Ooty) culture is reminiscent of the ancient, age-old Indian mentality of surviving and thriving in the environment.

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Go Heritage Run – Ooty: Hotel Recommendations

March 28, 2016February 25, 2020 Ashwin Alexander 11 Comments accommodation, goheritagerun, india, Nilgiri, ooty, stay, suggestions, tamil nadu

Taking a vacation in Ooty with friends or family? Here are a few recommended hotels, divided based on price ranges. Rates vary during tourist season and off season.

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A Ride into History: Ooty to Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway

March 14, 2016January 7, 2017 Shubhra Rishi 1 Comment coonoor, heritage, heritage rail, india, mountain rail, Nilgiri, ooty, railways, run, Tamilnadu, world heritage site

Many know Ooty as a holiday destination and a summer retreat. We are frequently questioned on the heritage aspect in Ooty. But did you know that Ooty is home to one of India’s 32 World Heritage Sites?

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A Picture Blog: Tripping on the Nilgiri Mountain Rail in Ooty

March 14, 2016June 1, 2017 Shubhra Rishi 3 Comments heritage, india, mountain railway, Nilgiri, ooty, tamil nadu, travel, trip, world heritage site

A lot of tourists come to Ooty every year. Most go for pleasure. But some go for a free heritage treat traveling on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Here’s an account by Ravi, one such enthusiast.

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Ooty Heritage Walk – by the Make Ooty Beautiful Project

May 27, 2015October 7, 2016 Ashwin Alexander 1 Comment heritage walk, india, MOB, Nilgiri, ooty, tamil nadu, travel, trip

If you’re looking for something fun to do after you pick up your run kit at the Lawrence School on

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Runners, would you care for some tea?

May 20, 2015October 7, 2016 Ashwin Alexander 3 Comments Nilgiri, ooty, tamil nadu, tea, travel, trip

We are happy to announce that the Tea Board, Ooty has very kindly arranged for participants of the Go Heritage Run –

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Blooming Glory: The Ooty Flower Show

May 17, 2015February 23, 2018 Shubhra Rishi 1 Comment Festival, Flower, flower show, heritage, india, inspiration, Nilgiri, ooty, Show, Spring, tamil nadu, travel, trip

Ooty Flower Show is 100+ year old annual extravaganza showcasing flowers from over 200 countries. This summer tradition is a very popular time to visit Ooty, be mindful of traffic issues though.

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Ooty Heritage Trail

May 5, 2015February 23, 2018 Go Heritage Run 1 Comment coonoor, heritage trail, Nilgiri, ooty, suggestions, tamil nadu, travel, trip

Go on this Ooty heritage trail compiled by Mrs. Geetha Srinivasan, convener, INTACH (Nilgiris Chapter) and learn about its colonial heritage.