Delicious and Relishing Ooty chocolates and tea

You need to experience and taste these while you visit Ooty

Things you wouldn't want to miss while you visit the famous Ooty hill station. For escaping the torrid Madras heat, once ooty was an abode of British officers and administrators.  

The colonial heritage along with grassy pines dotted with eucalyptus trees at this spectacular blue mountain of Ooty has made it a famous tourist destination among all. 

Apart from the picturesque land, here are  seven experiences that are guaranteed to make your stay at this fancy hill destination an unforgettable one.

• Doddabetta Chai shopping 

Ooty Tea Factory is situated on Doddabetta Road in Ooty. This place is surrounded by emerald green tea plantations. Get yourself ready for a tour of this museum that is bound to enhance your knowledge on the evolution of tea from its origin to present. Come witness the display here of different varieties of preserved tea leaves.  A souvenir shop is present adjacently for buying various kinds of tea leaves.

• Binge into Handmade Chocolates at KingStar Confectionery

You ought to pace yourself and visit King Star at Ooty, which is famous for its homemade chocolates.They have been a pioneer of homemade chocolates and other sweet delicacy Varkey in Ooty since 1942.

Bound to get confused what flavour of chocolate to choose from. Kingstar has an array of interesting chocolates flavours such as strawberry, fig, black currant, mango etc. Don't forget to try out Famous Varkey while tasting your choice of chocolates. 

• Discover Earl’s Secret at King’s Cliff

King’s Cliff Mansion has been rebuilt into a hotel which was once a club for the British upper class. It retains their secret culinary delights to this day.

They have a wide variety of dishes be it among Mughlai, Chinese and continental cuisines. Would surely satisfy your taste buds while binging on their delicacies at the same time providing a luxurious ambience and serenity. Spending time here would surely become part of your wonderful memory

• Hot and Thin crust Pizzas at Sidewalk Cafe

Once in a while we all tend to crave for some pizzas. The most popular option is Sidewalk Cafe when you are craving for some Italian or american cuisine. 

Vegetarian and Pizza lovers would have a gala at this cafe. The oven here is wood fired which works additional time to cater to the requests of the visitors. Though the prices are little overboard, the good quality makes up for it.  Should Try the authentic thin crust pizza here.

• Ooty Coffee house

Savour the delicious and excellent cup of coffee that is prepared using coffee seeds grown on their plantation.  You could accompany it with various snacks or south Indian breakfast available here. Food here is tasty and economical. A place to binge while having a stroll in the morning or just wish to satisfy the coffee craving by oneself.

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• Shinkow chinese cuisine

Provides you with authentic chinese cuisine that is sure to have a burst of flavours in your mouth. An elegantly decorated restaurant that gives you a homecoming feel. Wonderful ambience to indulge in chinese delicacies. They also serve Indian dishes here.

• At Higginbothams must try out Postcards

Must visit for all book lovers. You will find huge stacks and stacks of different aisles for browsing a variety of books. The Nilgiris backdrop adds a superb punch to your shopping of books here. Don't forget to check out the postcard section here. A chat with the owner of the shop would be thrilling as he could suggest books for you as per your interest.

In Ooty you could also indulge in activities like trekking, angling by the lake for relaxation, cycling through the sholas etc.  Planning ahead helps to make your trip memorable. You wouldn't want to forget buying loads of Ooty chocolates before leaving ooty.  

Your stay with us at The643, best hotels in ooty for family shall become more memorable with above experiences apart from the activities you can have at our resort. We provide luxurious Homestay in Ooty at affordable prices.

Staycation At Ooty

 

Ooty,  the majestic Queen of Hill station was once the summer capital of Madras Presidency under the British, it was regarded as “India’s Switzerland”. John Sullivan, the then collector of Coimbatore in the 19th century. 

Ooty developed as a significant tourist destination and understandably so, given its qualification for the same, thankful to nature’s abundant blessings in terms of climate, scenic splendour, local sights and sounds along with wealth of birds and beasts and of course its homegrown beverages of tea and coffee.

Feeling all tied up or needing a change from a mundane routine of work from home along with other responsibilities, then surely staycation is an apt option for you to make your weekends more exciting. Staycation at Ooty also helps in increasing your creativity and productivity apart from relaxation.

 Set yourself a goal, whether it is to try to do something new each day in order to make the day interesting .You could invent a game out of it? Promise yourself each day to try one new type of ethnic food, or visit one new part of town etc. One great personal development tool is traveling.

Great getaway at The643, Luxury cottages at Ooty

Escalate your weekend enjoyment by visiting this magnificent hill.  A wonderful spot for all those who love nature and majestic mountains, Nilgiris. Our resort,The643 situated at this hill provides you with a wonderful view from its room balcony.

If you’re journeying from Coimbatore, your tour alternatives are numerous, and you can select to rent a Coimbatore to Ooty taxi, capture a bus or hop on a train. One precise choice should upload to the vibe of your adventure that's hiring a self-pushed car. Staycation means indulging in yourself more so as to get closer to oneself with various experiences.

Things to do in Ooty during your staycation at The643

Being a Luxury cottage in Ooty, we are able to provide you with an excellent ambience for relaxation, rejuvenation during your stay here.

• Wading in pool 

Have a dip in the refreshing pool or simply relax beside the pool while having refreshing drinks of your choice.

• Campfire at our resort

Another exciting thing to do is having a wonderful campfire with your friends and loved ones. A relishing experience and great way to spend time with loved ones. Heat from the fire provides a great relief from the cloudy and cold weather in Ooty.

• Cycling 

Enjoy a cycle ride near by paths along our resort. Wonderful soothing effect along with attaining an adrenaline rush. Zooming past the lush greenery would help to calm your mind at the same time providing you with excitement. 

• BBQ

We shall arrange an exclusive bbq diner on your prior request. A mouth watering and great gathering opportunity for you and your loved ones. 

• Hookah 

Have a hookah Lounge at our resort, where you could relax and enjoy various flavoured Hookah. You are bound to feel like having flown to some middle eastern country.

• Snacking

Try out some snacks or refreshments in the Balcony overlooking the picturesque blue mountains. Hot snacks with a great view is a fabulous way to unwind and relax completely.

Places to look out for during your staycation

Plan out your staycation. Make an itinerary of things or places you would love to see and enjoy the most. Here are our few suggestions to make your staycation more interesting and indulging for you.

• Pykara Lake

Pykara Lake is the biggest stream within the area and is respected by the Todas, an Adivasi community, who consider it to be a very sacred place by them. The stream starts from the Mukurthi crest and after that navigates through the sloping landscape to reach the edge of the level, where it falls delightfully in a progression of breathtakingly lovely waterfalls.

It has everything that an individual on excursion can inquire for, right from vibe and consolation to beautiful magnificence. Nature partners, picture takers and enterprise searchers ought to certainly not miss out on this special and fun-filled spot.

• Kalhatti Falls

This falls is located in Bellikkal, which is habitually known to be 'Bird Watcher's Paradise' as they provide us with an airborne feel of the full valley and are too an extraordinary put to spot a few endemic fowls. The dazzling magnificence and calm air of the put make it an perfect put to spend excursions and for brief trips

• Thunder world

An awesome place to learn about dinosaurs and have fun at various themed parks inside this place. Although the main theme is dinosaurs, you come across a third eye camera museum, 5D theatre etc. Lots of fun filled activities can be indulged here

• St Thomas church

The amazing St.Thomas Church in Ooty, one among the modest bunch of British-styled churches within the slope town, celebrated its sesquicentennial on Sunday. The legacy structure stands tall close to the Ooty Fundamental Transport Stand on the Ooty-Nanajanadu Road. According to the Timothy Ravinder, cleric of Coimbatore bishopric (CSI), the establishment stone for the church was laid in 1867.

Check out our various blogs on places to visit in Ooty if you need help in choosing the apt destinations to visit during your stay with us, The643 resort.

Come Visit The643, luxury cottages in Ooty and get yourself rejuvenated. You would surely notice a great change within your creativity and productivity after having a wonderful staycation with us.

Unique attractions at Ooty

 Places that is thrilling to Visit while staying at The643, hotels near ooty railway station

Wax Museum

The Wax Museum at Ooty, An extravagant and interesting spot to visit in Ooty with kids. A Colonial Mansion that is 130-year-old, is arranged close to Ooty Lake houses this interesting gallery where you get the opportunity to see similar wax sculptures of authentic and political characters. They additionally have showcases of the run of the mill provincial family and give a portrayal of the nearby way of life and all these are made of only wax. 

 Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, an IT Engineer conceptualized this wax historical center. An incredible spot, it gives an enlightening experience as well as a visual treat for youthful ones just as grown-ups. 

A little exhibition hall in Ooty displaying wax symbols of Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus Christ, Netaji Subhas Chandra, Sai Baba, Shivaji Maharaja.Collector Sri. Santosh K. Mishra, Nilgiris initiated in March 2007. You would want to have a break from the nature-based attractions

You get the awesome vibe of spending time with these personalities' life-size look-alike wax statues of Indian history, culture, and heritage.You are bound to enjoy and appreciate a lot spending time with Indian political dissidents, Presidents, and Prime Ministers.

Entrance Ticket Details For Wax World Museum

You would be charged an expense for the section at this wax world Ooty. Likewise an extra cost will be charged for still Camera and camcorder.The charges are:-

Entry fee for Adults- 30 Rs person,  

Entry Fee for Kids -  20 Rs

 Still Camera -  50 Rs

Video Camera charge -  100 Rs

How to Reach Wax World Museum

From Ooty main town, it is located within 2 kilometers. You can easily reach here while staying with us at The643, being a hotel near ooty bus stand and ooty railway station.It would take you scarcely 5 minutes drive to arrive at wax historical center from our premises

Honey & Bee Museum

The Honey and Bee Museum, an exceptional spot to visit in Ooty, India.This gallery is an extraordinary file of information and shows the sorts of honey bees and extraction of nectar in the conventional manner. 

This Museum is arranged at the Sargan Villa Club Road in Ooty. Primary maxim is to give top to bottom information with respect to the life structures of a honey bee and the production of nectar from its beginning stage. The visit is an instructive one. 

Thunder World-An exciting and fun place to hang out

Spending an occasion in Ooty with Family, at that point carrying them to Thunder World will be much the same as a good to beat all your cake, which upgrades your stay at Ooty. 

It is otherwise called Dinosaur Park and Bigfoot, this center point of entertainment highlights around in excess of 20 structures of dinosaurs, which is combined with embellishments and audio cues giving it a sensible impact generally. 

Alongside this, a fake tropical jungle and frequented house is assembled inorder to entrance kids and grown-ups alike.Another significant attractions are 5D theater and Third Eye Camera Museum. 

Primary entryway passage expense is simply 10rs per head. You will have independently for each amusement park that you decide to see inside.

Higginbothams Book Store

Higginbotham's Bookstore is an amazing treat for each one of the individuals who love books. It is an Indian organization of book shops and distributors which is situated in the city of Chennai. This is the most seasoned and furthermore prestigious book shop in Ooty.

Get ready to explore these places. Come visit The 643, hotels near ooty railway station allowing you to reach these wonderful unique attractions easily.