Question

Write on'any ONE of the following items as directed : (4)
(Write a short tourist leaflet on any hill station you know with the help of the following points:
(i) How to reach there?
(ii) Where to stay?
(iii) What to see?
(iv) Shopping attractions.
(v) Add your own points.

Answer 1

Introduction: Ooty is the queen of Hill with beautiful lakes, rivers, scenery, etc. It is situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu.  

1.Ans.  How to go there: Ooty is well connected with rest of India. One can go to Ooty by the way of Plane, Bus or Train:
      Plane: Daily two flights namely IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Ooty are available. 
        Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Ooty. 
      Train: There are many trains available which can take you to Ooty. The most convenient is “Mumbai – Ooty Express” 

2.Ans. Where to Stay:Accommodation is no problem in Ooty. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.

3.Ans.  When to Visit:      June to October is the best time of the year to visit Ooty. 

4.Ans. What to See:    The climate and scenery of Ooty is mind – blowing. It is a well planned hill station  with huge roads, parks, theatres, and gardens, there are many interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Lord Ganesh Temple, Dolphin Nose, Flower Garden,  Lord Murugan Temple, Palatial Buildings, etc,. 

5.Ans. Shopping:Shopping in Ooty is fun. One can buy very traditional and well as modern things from Ooty. Ooty is very famous for woollen clothes.   

6.Ans. Anything Special As far as food is concerned Ooty is famous for Black tea, Idli, Vada, Sambar, Masala dosa, Idli fry, Prawns fry, Mugal Briyani, etc. The people are very culture oriented and highly intelligent. They give more importance to their education.