Travel Tips to Ooty & Coonoor
In our previous articles, we dealt with general travel information related to Ooty and Coonoor and some useful tips on how to select Hotels and Resorts in Ooty and Coonoor. In this rather short article, let us share some of the tips you may find useful while travelling to Ooty and Coonoor. First, let us see about the things that are quintessential while travelling to Ooty and Coonoor.
Planning your trip to Ooty & Coonoor
Hill Station tourism in Coonoor & Ooty is conducted in huge numbers all over the globe, as they are fast gaining popularity amongst the travellers. With quite a lot of things to do and see when you travel Ooty and Coonoor, one of the first questions that may pop up in your mind is when to plan the trip to Ooty & Coonoor. Normally you may find two seasons to visit; one of course is during the regular season where all the travellers and tourists from across India and abroad make a mad rush to visit the Annual Ooty Botanical Garden Flower Show and other activities.
Another is the period of off-season between June to September where you may find a lot more comfortable in terms of travelling to various places and this is also the period when the charges of hotel or resorts are low compared to the season between March to May. Whatever the season is you make to make sure you experience the most enjoyable and unforgettable tour ever possible. Right what are the things that normally find a place in your travel bag while travelling to Ooty and Coonoor?
Resorts and Hotels in Ooty & Coonoor
As we have seen already in detail about right choice of Resorts & Hotels in Ooty & Coonoor in the previous 2 articles, the only thing that we have to focus again is to find whether there are travel discounts and budget packages offered by Hotels and resorts. Also when you Travel in a group, it makes a pretty good financial decision and it also helps to save some bucks on transportation expenses and accommodation. Watch out for tour operators and hotels that offer discount packages to groups.
Digital Camera or Camcorder
A Digital Camera or Camcorder is a must when it comes to travelling to Ooty and Coonoor whether you travel by bus, car or train. The hilly landscaping and the scenic view are full of mesmerizing attractions and never fail to draw its visitors. A digital camera or camcorder leaves you an ever-lasting impression on your minds and do not miss out the most purple hours of your life by failing to carry a Digital Camera or Camcorder with you during the trip.
Camping furniture or a Hiking tent
For those who love camping or hiking by the side of the river with their friends must carry Camping furniture or a Hiking tent with them without fail. But here you have to remember that you have to get prior permission from the
Tamil Nadu Forest Departmentif you are to camp at Avalanche near Ooty,Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, The Mukkurthi Peak, Cairn Hill, Glen morgen, Masinagudi, Tiger Hill, etc.
Camping Stoves & Cookers
There are many amongst us who love tasting the freshly prepared meat or soup during a lively camp fire, do not forget to carry a stove or a cooker and mind you there is a great challenge ahead to prove yourself a great cook. Travel Bottles & Flasks and Cookware can come in handy during your cooking process and yes you need them to serve hot tea or coffee as well - Horse Sense! For some sweet music this time, carry a guitar or a banjo if you are interested to showcase your flair for music.
Car Emergency Tools and kits
It is important to carry car or vehicle spares and accessories like spare tyre, screw drivers, spanners and the like. Car Emergency Tools and kits can prove crucial in case of a car breakdown while driving to Doddabetta or Masinagudi. Torches and lanterns are a must carry especially if you in the midst of a trekking or hiking experience. Always carry 4-5 boxes of match sticks that help you in case of emergency.
Travel First Aid & Injury Prevention Medicine
It is always a best practice to carry First Aid & Injury Prevention Medicine during your trip to Ooty and Coonoor as you have to get acclimatize to the sudden transition of climate in Hill stations. Some are prone to various types of allergies and ailments like stomach disorder, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc.
It is important that you carry your medicines prescribed by the doctor or doctor prescription with you always as any health problems can play spoilsport during your tour. Pregnant ladies need to be a lot more wary of their health during travel and should follow their doctor’s instructions of do’s and don’ts while traveling. But having said that, there are quite a number of hospitals at Ooty that offer excellent treatment and diagnosis.
Hospitals in Ooty
Here are some of the hospitals and contact numbers for your handy reference:
Govt. Hospital (2442212), Vijaya Nursing Home, (2442240), S.M. Nursing Home (2442258), Parvathi Nursing Home (2442168), H.F.M. Sait Memorial Hospital (2442240), Nirmala Nursing Home, Finger Post (2442215), Sanhita Nursing Home (2443761), Karibu Clinical Laboratory, Ramakrishana Diagnostic Centre (2443800), Santosh Clinical Lab (2441588), Diamond Clinical Lab (2443661).
Travel Hygiene products
Here it is also important that you carry Travel Hygiene products including toilet seat covers, travel toilet tissue, antibacterial wipes, disinfectants (like Dettol, Savlon, etc), disposable funnel packs, disposable toilet pouch, sheet bags or "sleep sacks, sanitary napkins, adult napkins, condoms,etc.
Travel Clothing & Gears
It is rather horse sense to carry sufficient sleeping bags, pillows and woolen blankets though you have full confidence in your hotel or resort services. While you are in Ooty and Coonoor, you need to remember that your body should be warm under severe cold conditions and with temperature drooping down to below 4°C at times, therefore carry warm woolen sweaters and jackets that keep you warm during your trip. Moreover, if you have a baby, see to that he or she is well protected by woolen sweaters, jackets, scarves and caps. Travel Backpacks & Rucksacks will help you to carry your travel and camping accessories safely. Travel gloves help you to keep your hands warm especially when you are into hiking or camping.
Wearing proper sunglasses are important to protect your eyes be it you use during your photograph session or while you are on a travel to Hill stations. Equally important is to have a head gear or an umbrella always with you so that you can also enjoy the rains in Ooty and Coonoor. Always carry proper shoes with woolen socks that would help you if you are interested in trekking & hiking as well keep you warm. Carrying Walking & Hiking Boots will help you to maintain poise during hiking or trekking.
Wearing slippers may not be of much use in Ooty but would help once you are inside the hotel or resort to keep your feet warm. You can look out for these qualitytravel clothing in departmental stores including Annadani Mini Super Market (0423 - 2444336), Ooty Stores (0423 -2450136) and Suraj Home Needs (0423 - 2445808). For those who are concerned about their budget, there are lot of shops encircling Ooty Botanical Garden and other tourist destinations, but you have to make a real bargain with them before purchasing travel clothes.
Entertainment
Carry with you your Radio, MP3, CD & DVD Player to stay tuned to your favourite music or radio show. With a lot of radio channels in place, having a radio or a transistor will suffice and keeps you entertained.
Travel Guides, Maps & Charts
It is advisable sometimes to have a sort of travel guide books like Yellow pages or local guides that helps you tell more about Ooty and Coonoor. They should have all the necessary information like train timings, bus timings, details on local transportation services, hospitals, banks, departmental stores, tourist spots, hotels, resorts, season, climate, etc. Remember to carry a map or a travel chart with you as it will be helpful to know about various places other than popular tourist destinations.
Other travel accessories
It is recommended that you carry a binocular to have a much panoramic view of the enchanting hills and valleys in Ooty & Coonoor and having one will also avoid the feeling of getting embarrassed when you have to borrow from your friends and relatives. There are lot of Travel Toys & Road Trip Games for your kids if they are interested to make the most of the travel by playing games and kits.
Wish you a very Happy Journey!
You may also be interested in reading:
Information on Ooty
Information on Coonoor
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