Cultural and Outdoor Experiences
At the hotel, guests can take advantage of the mountain resort setting not just to have fun, but also to recuperate. Play a variety of games, from outdoor sports such as badminton, volleyball, and cricket, to traditional games like chess and carom. For the colder months, you may also arrange for a bonfire evening, socializing with friends and family while keeping warm by the flame.
A wonderful way to recover is by booking a session at the on-site spa. They have a selection of therapies and massages that use traditional techniques to help restore and invigorate your body. There's also a fitness center equipped with modern exercise equipment and yoga classes held on the grounds.
Apart from the Himalayan slopes of Northern India, Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats were also a choice location for the British Colonial government to grow tea. But before the arrival of the British, the region was home to tribal groups such as the Badagas, Kurumbas, and Kotas. Travelers can find out more about these native groups with a visit to the Ooty Government Museum, or by booking a guided village tour to their local communities.
Ooty is also home to the "toy trains" of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, part of the Mountain Railways of India UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can grab a ride on one of these classic locomotives, not just as a novelty, but to actually travel around the region to visit other towns and cities.
As for local sightseeing with a more leisurely pace, you should visit the Ooty Tea Museum and Factory, which has guided tours with complimentary beverages. There's also the Ooty Lake, which is a popular date spot because of its boat rides and picturesque scenery.
