Ootacamund or Ooty is a hill station situated on the Nilgiri Hills of South India. It is in the state of Tamil Nadu. For its pleasant climate, serenity and breathtaking views it is a popular tourist destination and honeymoon spot of the South.

I traveled to Ooty from Mysore by road. On the way, we crossed Bandipur National Park (in Karnataka) and Madu Malai National Park (in Tamil Nadu). While crossing these parks, we saw wild peacocks, deer of various kinds, and wild elephants. Bandipur National Park has tigers too and tourists do ... (more)