Ooty Or Kodaikanal City Wars

People living in cities like Bangalore or Chennai always get muddle headed when they have to decide which city to be visited first as an option to mellow out of their pesky schedule. Ooty and Kodaikanal as the famous Weekend getaways from Bangalore or Chennai giving a close tuck on the bushes of brain, raising a serious question that amongst the options of two hill stations in Tamil Nadu which one is quiet off beat and offers better holidaying experience? Giving a tough fight to each other, Ooty with its retro styled colonial houses gives a feel of ‘old wine in the new bottle’, where as Kodaikanal known as the ‘land festooned with the historical boasts of colonial era’ is suffused with solitude and peace. In fact, whenever you will make a deliberate attempt to garner some point of distinctions, you would never reach to the point of conclusion. Both the destinations share so many similarities with each other that even an opinion of expertise counselor would seem to be completely defunct. There are thousands of brochures and catalogues available but no one answers which one to be visited first? On Fridays when both the cities are bustling with the young crowd, it is the most obvious thing that their heads would hang in between while discussing which one should be visited first? Ooty or Kodaikanal. City Wars is an intensive report card which will ensure the travelers that are provided with the latest up to date information. Although the idea would always remain that we should provide you with accurate and latest information but with the change in seasons and situations the actual timings may vary. There could be changes in the entry fees or other price tags for which won’t be held responsible by any means. As we have already promised our online visitors that this time we will come up with more detailed healthy comparison between the two cities which would surely interest the travel enthusiasts. Details like entry fees, timings, famous restaurants and city treats have been included in City Wars Chart—Ooty Vs Kodaikanal exclusively. We believe that by sharing these details with the discerning travelers on our blog, it will surely help them to save their time and they don’t have to put any effort to sneak out for every single detail. With in a single glance of handpicked information accumulated in the ‘City Wars Chart’ you would most probably reach to the much awaited verdict; which one to be visited first? The comparison between Ooty Vs Kodaikanal is as follows:

Ooty Vs Kodaikanal

Ooty also known as Udhagamandlam is nestled on the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. Being the most famous travel destination, this place receives infinite number of vacationers from every nook and corner of the world. Ooty with the fusion of retro styled houses and beautified colonial era passages offers a feast to the soaring eyes, craving to satiate their senses. On the other side Kodaikanal in Taluk division Dinidgul District (Tamil Nadu ),with the presence of lush green mountains is the best place for all the vacationers seeking for a complete peace and solace. Kodaikanal(Dindigul District) in comparison to Ooty bears the trait of anonymity and strange lull which would of course turn out as an exciting haven for aspiring honey moon couples and leisure travelers looking for a different kind of holidaying experience. Ooty perched 252 KMS and Kodaikanal 485 KMS can easily be reached by the vacationers by road, railways or airplane. Ooty being the closest hill station to Bangalore and Chennai might become the first preference of vacationers. But if you are a person with a unique individuality and are inclined towards savoring the real wilderness of the nature then we will recommend you to visit Kodaikanal solely. Ooty in contrast to Kodaikanal have an excellent spate of accommodation options which are commodious enough to cater to every mindset with a great ease. With the presence of 15 Premium, 80 Budget and 2 Government Hotels in Ooty, the travelers have an option to choose the best accommodation. Blessed with incomparable Hospitality standards and best package deals, you as an aspiring traveler could choose for the most suitable alternative. Hotels in India carrying the similar baton of unrivaled hospitality standards, certainly endows a world class stature. While at the same time with the presence of 10 Premium, 15 Budget and 2 Government Hotels in Kodaikanal, this destination offers the travelers with limited stay options. In spite of the limited stay options, it’s still too earlier to declare that Kodaikanal is loosing fight with Ooty. Kodaikanal emblazoned with physical observatory, Kurinji Andavar Temple,The Mariamman Temple, Vinayagar Temple, Murugan Temple, two mosques at Ellis Villa and Munjikal, sacred Heart Church, Munjikal, Francis Xavier Church, Gorapur, St. Mary`s Church, Lassalette, St. Joseph`s Church, Luthern Mission Church, scores better over Ooty. Such is the magic of these age old marvels that travelers would like to immerse themselves in the placid haze of spirituality. Both the destinations greet the travelers with the boating options at Ooty and Kodai Lake. Sharing the motif of shopping and siesta retreat, you can grab an opportunity to set your self foot loose at Charring cross in Ooty and Hospital Road, Anna Salai, Street bazaar, with Mount Perumalmalai in distance at Kodaikanal. With the infinite number of eat and dine outlets available, you can satiate your gastronomical desires at Side Walk Café and Hot Breads (famous for pastries) at Ooty respectively. Following the similar trail, the restaurants in Kodaikanal carrying an epithet of dine mastery providing an opportunity to relish different sets of south as well as North Indian meals specifically.  

Ooty  is bestowed with the toy train which runs from Udhagamandlam station directly. If you still remember the famous ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya dance from the Bollywood’s movie Dil Se, the entire dance shot was captured on this train. Another well known flick `Raja Hindustaani` starring Amir Khan and Karishma Kapoor was shot at ‘Filmy Chakkar’ in Ooty. Where as Kodaikanal being peaceful hub, don’t any share kind of Bollywood memorabilia. An element of quiet etude and excellent fretwork of arts, infinite numbers of dams, waterfalls, and caves are the souvenirs which boast about the greatness of this Hill station in Tamil Nadu. The traditional food of Ooty and Kodiakanal sharing a strong essence with South Indian flavors should by any chance, can’t be missed by the vacationers while on a tour to Ooty and Kodaikanal. Most certainly if you want to fill your senses with energy and ecstasy, then I believe Ooty gives a cutting edge to a lonely yet uncanny Kodaikanal. Further more, the railway station at Ooty is located in the vicinage; 2 KMS from the ‘ Ooty City Center’ and 46 KMS at Mettupalayam Railway Station. Whereas the railway station in Dindigul is nestled at 60 KMS away from the main city. The preferences in terms of reach ability may differ according to the perceptions. Distance between the destination and railway station or airport may become an issue of concern but still every negative point fades in front of the bewitching beauty of this hill station. So, all together with the subtle understanding of qualities, Ooty has a adventure park, go-karting racing track whereas Kodaikanal has a Bryant Park, and excellent work of arts and architectures, which indicates a win-win situation for both the destinations. On the basis of these traits, the final decision will be taken by you or your counterparts that which one could be visited first? Ooty or Kodaikanal.

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kodailover

Quiet, calm and fantastic climate and need peace of mind from city environment just stay outer of kodaikannal town for just 2 days and enjoy the nature ,you and your family will get Rejuvenate ,refresh and cool down, careful choose right resort or better homestay.

Posted on Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:13:52

gSIRxULMrptQVG

At last! Smooene who understands! Thanks for posting!

Posted on Sat, 28 May 2011 04:53:40

Hotels in ooty

Yes, Ooty is wonderful place in Tamil Nadu.

Posted on Tue, 5 Apr 2011 19:07:58

Gaurav Khattar

The comparison is good, elaborative and gives a good insight of the place beforehand. I have been to both the places but after reading this post it seems I missed a lot of spots...ehh! Thanks Indiahotelreview for the inputs!

Posted on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:01:37

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