A Research project on “Tourism industry

in queen of hills in Tamil Nadu”

4/15/2023

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF

THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF

B.Sc ,Degree in
HOSPITALITY & HOTEL ADMINISTRATION

Submitted By
SANJAY V
ROLL NO : 2041211012
STATE INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND
CATERING TECHNOLOGY Thuvakkudi,Tiruchirapalli-
620015 TAMIL NADU,INDIA
Phone:0431-2500-660, 2501 383/Fax:0431-2500960
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 Introduction of Ooty

The popular hill station Ooty is a shorter derivation from its

original name Udhagamandalam, sometimes called
Ootacamund. During earlier times it was also called
OttaikalMandu. The charm and beauty of this hill station in
Nilgiri hills calls for the name it got, ‘The Queen of Hill
Stations’. It is called a nature lover’s paradise too, due to
its greens, wonderful blue Mountains, rippling clear lakes,
alpine woods and lively climate like that of English
summers.

History of Ooty :

Although Nilgiris were reigned by Ganga and Hoysala Kings

but later Tipu Sultan extended his borders to cover these
valleys under his kingdoms. Ooty was a pricy possession of
Tipu Sultan, which got transferred to ‘The East India
Company’ in 1799 under treaty of Srirangapatnam.
John Suvillian, the collector of Coimbatore district in 1819,
visited this enchanting hill station in 1832 and he was so
fascinated by the location that he initiated the construction
of roads to the connectivity of this place.

Geography of Ooty :

Ooty is a charming hill station lying in the Nilgiri District of

Tamil Nadu state. The city is set amidst four beautiful Nilgiri
ranges viz. Snowdon, Elk Hill, Doddabetta and Club Hills.
Precisely, Ooty is situated at a place where Western Ghats
conjoin Eastern Ghats. Ooty is located at a height of 2240
meters above sea level. The highest peak in Ooty is
Doddabetta peak. The terrain of Ooty has beautiful little
villages, lakes, forests, streams and meadows.
 Define the queen of hills in tamil nadu

Located in the Western ghats at a height of 2240m,

Udhagamandalam is the headquarters of the Nilgiri
(meaning blue hill) district where the two ghats ranges
meet. Conoor (19 km) and Wellington, two sleepy towns,
are close to it and comprise the other hill stations of the
Nilgiri District.

It is also the starting point of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway,

built in 1908 by Britishers, which is an engineering marvel.
The ride to the plains on the hundred year old mini-train
never fails to bring out the child in every adult!

Definition of tourism
Tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in
pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of
the commercial provision of services. As such, tourism is a product
of modern social arrangements, beginning in western Europe in the
17th century, although it has antecedents in Classical antiquity.
 Speciality of ooty

Tourism may be defined as the movement of people from

their usual place of residence to another place ( with the
intention to return) for a minimum period of twenty-four
hours to a maximum of six months for the sole purpose of
leisure and pleasure.

According to WTO (1993), ” Tourism encompasses the

activities of persons traveling and staying in places
outside their usual environment for not more than one
consecutive year for leisure, business, and other
purposes.”

Growth of tamil nadu because of ooty

Ooty is a scenic hill town in southern India. It is surrounded

by the Nilgiri Hills and is popularly known as the Queen of
Hills. But when is the best time to visit Ooty?

Climate (if any) is the only serious deterrent which might

spoil your travel plans to Ooty.

But regarding climate too, Ooty has something different to offer all
throughout the year. The summer is perhaps the best time to visit
the place, if you are planning to visit all the tourist spots, including
some adventurous treks and hand gliding.

Inbound and outbound tourism in ooty

Don’t you just love traveling around the world and exploring
different places? Staying or visiting different countries or states
for the sake of fun-filled holidays or work-related visits, are termed
tourism. Tourism can be of two types, Inbound tourism or
Outbound Tourism.
What is Inbound tourism?

Inbound tourism is economically significant for a country.

The tourist countries economically rely on the inbound
visitors to drive their maintenance, growth, and
development.

Definition of inbound tourism

When someone travels to a country, other than their own

country, for tourism, this is called inbound tourism.

What is outbound tourism?

Leaving your homeland for the sake of gaining

international tourism experience has wide importance for
many countries. Let’s jump into detail and find out what is
outbound tourism, how do we define it, the importance of
outbound tourism has it got any disadvantages, and a few
examples of outbound tourism.

Definition of outbound tourism

When a tourist travels or visits outside his or her country

for the sake of tourism, but not for more than a year. This
type of tourism is called outbound tourism.

The WTO (World Trade Organization) and UN (United

States Nation) define outbound tourism as follows, “The
act of leaving your home country internationally for not
more than one consecutive year for leisure, business or
other purposes.” Throughout the years, the market for
outbound tourism has grown significantly.
 Ooty is the mirror of the tamil nadu

Imagine walking on the mystical pathways that urge you to

explore more every time you step out of your hotel/resort.

Imagine seeing the bright green soothing slopes that

inspire you to sit for hours doing nothing than just
admiring the overall beauty.

Imagine enjoying the best time of your life amidst the

mesmerizing meadows, verdant landscapes, and
refreshing environment that tempt you to head for a
getaway right now.

The top 5 tourist attractions to cover with our Ooty

darshan packages are as follows:

1. Ooty Lake
2. Ooty Botanical Garden
3. Ooty Tea Factory
4. St. Stephen’s Church
5. Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Ooty Lake:
*Among the popular lakes in Ooty, Ooty Lake is one scenic
place that provides a relaxing ambiance to declutter your
mind in utmost tranquility.

*It’s a great spot for all those who wish to experience

nature at its best with beautiful streams gushing out
throughout the majestic hills.

Ooty Botanical Garden:

Take some time off to admire the serenity at Ooty

Botanical Garden. Also referred to as the Government
Botanical Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden is a well-
maintained and well-organized garden that features over
600 different species of plants to attract gardening lovers
from different parts of the world.

Ooty Tea Factory:

Heaven for Tea Lovers, the Ooty Tea Factory or Tea
Museum is another popular tourist place to visit in Ooty
that presents an exciting weekend retreat for people
interested in learning everything about tea.

St. Stephen’s Church:

If you’re in search of a place where you can experience

peace, spirituality, and positivity at a time, then St.
Stephen’s Church can be the right location to visit in Ooty.

It’s an ancient building that was built by Britishers in the

19th century and features the colonial style of architecture
to impress people from far and wide.

Elk Hill Murugan Temple:

Perched atop Elk Hill, the Elk Hill Murugan Temple is a
Hindu pilgrimage site that boasts a 40-feet tall statue of
Lord Murugan outside the area with astounding
landscapes and panoramic vistas at the backdrop that is a
sight to behold.

How to Reach Ooty?

As a prime hill station in India, Ooty can be easily

accessed by people via all modes of transportation. What
matters, in the end, is your comfort. So, you need to travel
wisely. Following are the 3 ways of traveling that help you
get to Ooty at your ease:

By Air: Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport that

connects Ooty to the rest of the country via various domestic
flights.

By Train: Another convenient way is via train. You can

catch a train to Mettupalayam Railway Station from the
metro cities like Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mumbai,Chennai,
Mysore, etc.,

By Road: Lastly, the Tamil Nadu government also operates

various private and state-owned buses to and from Ooty at
pocket-friendly prices.

Conclusion

The Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) is located in Muthorai

near Ooty, in southern India. It is part of the National
Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) of the Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), which is
funded by the Government of India through the
Department of Atomic Energy.
Thank you

BY

SANJAY V

B.SC 3RD YEAR