The Stunning Summer Festival in Ooty

The ‘Queen of Hill Stations,’ Ooty or Udgamandalam is blessed with pleasant weather, snow-capped mountains, and natural splendor. Ooty attracts thousands of tourists every year towards its uncanny natural beauty. There is no dearth of places to explore in Ooty. Some of the best places to visit in Ooty include the Ooty Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, Dodabetta Peak and Wax World. However, if you want to witness the true spirit of Ooty then visit this hill station during the colorful festivals. The town rejoices in the glamour and vibrancy of its festivals. The most picturesque festival of Ooty has always been the summer festival.

The famous Summer Festival is organized in the month of May every year at the splendid Botanical Garden. Botanical Garden is itself is a paradise for nature lovers, and when a festival like this is organized within the garden the people are bound to gasp! The festival celebrates the tranquil natural beauty it is blessed with. This marvelous festival will keep you addicted to the Ooty throughout the month of May, and you surely would not want to leave before the festival ends. The Department of Tourism, Tamil Nadu, and the Government of India Tourism Department are the hands behind this mesmerizing festival. A plethora of cultural activities, boat races, events, pageants, and trekking are organized for people during the festive season. The whole town bathes in the festive spirit, taking part in the jovial activities. The highlight of this one-month carnival is the glorious flower show.

 

This magnificent flower show with extraordinary display of fragrant flowers will take your breath away! Other popular events include the fruit show, spice show, and vegetable show, which occur once a week during the carnival. Nature lovers should definitely visit Ooty during this time of the year to embrace the intimidating beauty of nature. Some people say that the town dresses up in the form of a bride during this glamorous festival. Some of the important places to visit in Ooty can be explored during this fiesta as many events are held outside the Botanical Garden. The Nehru Park, Udhagai Rose Garden, and St. Thomas Secondary School also hold a couple of these amazing events. Tourists can also take active parts in some of these spectacular events.

If you are planning to visit this spellbinding hill station then make sure you book online tickets for the month of May. Watch over as the town gets drenched in the festive spirit of the Summer Festival, and do not hesitate from getting drenched yourself too. 

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Manya Singh is photographer and solo traveller by hobby, travel blogger by passion and lifestyle writer by profession. At present she is responsible for holiday planning at WeAreHolidays

The Amazing Goa Journey

Truly, no number days can ever be enough for all the places to see in Goa. From a traveler’s perspective, Goa has been divided into North Goa & South Goa, which attract a very distinct crowd to themselves. So if you define yourself as the party hopper, the North would be the direction to take and if you’re a one who wants to getaway to a quiet, peaceful beach with your fishing rod, then South Goa is the way to go.

Goa Tourism is clearly defined as the party side of the city. The pubs, shacks & the overall atmosphere calls out to the party animals who look forward to getting wasted by the end of the day. Visit Tito’s & Club Mambo on Baga to get a taste of nightlife in Goa. The ones looking getting wasted and A great day trip from the North could be to the Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudh sagar water falls.

Coming to the South, which is a paradise for the ones looking for a quiet getaway, Cavellosim, Mobor and Cola beaches are pristine and untouched. Going further down south, Cabo de Rama fort and Palolem beach are some of the must-dos of the South. Finally, a drive alongside Agonda beach and then a few hours on this quaint beach can take all your worries away. A tip to remember: apart from the distance, Goa weather would be another important factor to consider while planning any of these trips.

What else to do in Goa?

Apart from the nightlife, beaches and sightseeing, there are a host of adventure sports in Goa that can be exhilarating and super exciting. Paragliding, snorkeling, scuba diving and many other thrilling water sports encompass the best of what the city has to offer. The best of these sports are available at the Calangute and Baga beaches. A visit to Arambol would also providewith plenty of opportunities for sporting activities. Ironically, go karting is also one of the more popular sports in Goa and has circuits all over. A good one is the Goa tourism board’s venue at Nuvem on the Panaji-Margao Highway.

History of Goa, Night Cruise, Beaches, and More

Goa is a place, which spoils you for choice. Be it, the plethora of places to see in Goa by way of enchanting pristine beaches and captivating monuments, or unforgettable experiences spanning exciting genres such as an electrifying nightlife, surreal river cruises, great shopping, and tantalising culinary concoctions - Goa ensures that you never have a dull moment. In fact, the list is virtually infinite, when it comes to describing the charms of Goa. No wonder, this destination has stolen the hearts of generations of travellers over the decades. Here is a look at some of the myriad colourful aspects of this stretch of paradise on earth.

Goa Night Cruise

Add that magical touch to your Goa trip by setting out on a night cruise across the River Mandovi. The exquisite experience of feeling the breeze on your face, the tranquil silence of the night, and the romance of the starlit sky is simply indescribable. Try to opt for the Full Moon Cruise, when the soft glow of the moon and the lights of the mainland in the distance connive to seduce the senses of the onlooker. It’s hardly surprising that night cruises have become a major part of the Goa tourism industry. To make the most of your cruise experience, book an itinerary, which sets off before sunset.

History of Goa

Goa’s history goes way back in time. Mesolithic or Upper Paleolithic rock art carvings have been discovered in Goa. Similarly, choppers, stone axes, and cones were found as well. It has also been discovered that Goa was inhabited by Sumerians somewhere around 2200 BC. This was followed by the rampage of Dravidians from the Deccan and Indo-Aryan people. Goa became a part of the Mauryan empire in 3rd Century B.C. under ‘Ashoka, The Great’. After this, Goa was ruled by numerous other dynasties such as Chutus, Western Kshatrapas, and Chalukyas of Kalyani. In 1312 AD, Goa fell to the Delhi Sultanate and was captured by the Portuguese in 1510. Finally, the history of Goa came full circle, when it attained independence and became a part of India in 1961 after an armed confrontation between Indian and Portuguese troops.

Beaches of Goa

The balmy waters of the Arabian Sea gently lapping against soft milky white sands and sometimes futilely beating against tall imposing cliffs create an exhilarating natural spectacle at Goa’s different beaches. The beauty is that almost every beach has its own unique character. Whether, it’s the relatively lesser known Cavelossim Beach or the thriving Anjuna Beach, you can look forward to an exhilarating sun, sand, and surf experience in Goa. Just a handful of the not to be missed beaches in Goa are Agonda Beach, Palolem Beach, Vagator Beach, and Baga Beach.