Adventure Sports in Ooty

The hills are majestic and picture perfect and therefore it isn't surprising that Ooty is such a beautiful and an enchanting hill station. This scenic hill station also known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations' is a haven for cool climes and magnificent scenic splendor thereby offering plenty of scope for Ooty adventure travel. Undoubtedly the splendor of natural treasures that can be found among the rugged peaks, towering waterfalls and cliffs, rippling streams, verdant green tea estates and plains simply beckon the adventurous spirit in anyone to come and explore the pristine and natural beauty of this place. The region is also known for the widest valley in the world - Ketti and numerous wild gardens and trekking grounds. There are plenty of interesting adventure sports in Ooty that one can enjoy and hence it doesn't come as a surprise that this place is regarded as one of the top destinations in terms of Ooty adventure travel.

Trekking: Any Ooty trip is incomplete without a trekking tour, as one of the best ways of eploring the verdant beauty of this place is on foot. The reason being when one decides to trek and explore the natural beauty of this scenic wonderland, one is sure to come across fascinating sights of flora and fauna that won't be easily visible if one had to drive through the woods. The rugged mountains offer a lot of trekking opportunities that lead to some of the most scenic and splendid views of the surroundings covered with verdant hills, magnificent waterfalls, meandering streams and spotting of interesting flora and fauna.

Boating: The Ooty Lake is without a doubt one of the most popular tourist spots in Ooty and one of the first places that a traveler decides to visit when one reaches this scenic hill station. This artificial lake is shaped like 'L' and is about 2km in length. Located right behind the Ooty bus stand, this is a popular spot and where one may have to queue up in line in order to buy tickets for the boat ride. Boating is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable experiences that one can enjoy at this beautiful hill station.

Hand Gliding: Ooty is particularly known for hand gliding and angling and most adventure tourists come to this scenic hill station to enjoy these two adventure sporting activities. Hand Gliding is done in the summer months and offers a thrilling experience. Adventure enthusiasts get the joy of flying like a bird high up in the air and one can get the basic training to try out this adventure sport.

Angling: This is yet another adventure sport that most adventure tours in Ooty offer and this provides the opportunity of angling in the clean streams and fast flowing rivers of Ooty.

Nature Walk: Those who would like something less adventurous can try out the nature walk, which is part of most of the Ooty adventure travel and offers one the chance to explore the scenic beauty of this place at one's leisurely pace.