Among the several summer festivals in India, Ooty summer Festival holds a reputed place being one of the oldest flower festivals in the country. To your surprise, the event is a 121-year old affair with the beautiful flower gardens of the hills. Organized as a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of India and the Tourism Department of Tamil Nadu, the Ooty Summer Festival 2019 like every year will exhibit grand shows, delectable food and much more.
This year the event is scheduled from 4th May to 27th May, the first day being the famous ‘Spice Show’. However, for years this festival in Ooty takes place for around 16 days. You will get to witness almost everything – from flowers to fruits and dance to music and art to food. The main exhibitions during the summer festival in the hill station define its culture and lifestyle. In case you are too late to come across this article and the day of the festival is closer, you can book cheap last minute flights and witness the all-decorated hill station.
In this blog, we have shared all the information about the Ooty Summer Festival 2019. We bet you will be quite convinced to visit this colorful riot of flowers without fail. Keep Reading
Shows You Must Attend During Ooty Summer Festival
Flower Show
The Flower Show is the showcasing of modern and authentic floral craftsmanship, the most beautiful flower sculptures and to encourage young artists through art and culture. During the flower show the botanical garden seems paradisiacal – the colorful flowers spread all around offers a spectacular sight worth capturing.
Here is the schedule of the Ooty Flower Show 2019:
Date: Not yet announced
Timings: 9:00am-7:00pm
Entry: INR 30-Adults; INR 15-Kids
Address: Botanical Garden, Ooty in Tamil Nadu
Fruit Show
Another significant and interesting part of the summer festival in Ooty is the Fruit Show. It is one of the best ways to prove art needs a medium to express itself, anything and everything works while defining art. The Horticulture Department of the sate organizes the event famous for more than 50 years now.
Date: Not yet announced
Timings: 9:00am-7:00pm
Entry: INR 30-Adults; INR 15-Kids
Address: Sim’s Park, Coonoor in Tamil Nadu
Spice Show
One of the most important events in Ooty during the summer festival is the Spice Show. The tradition is to showcase a wide variety of spices along with the magical Ooty plantations. This show marks the commencement of the most awaited summer fest of the year – the Ooty Summer Festival.
Date: Not yet announced
Timings: 9:00am-7:00pm
Entry: INR 30-Adults; INR 15-Kids
Address: St. Thomas School, Gudalur in Tamil Nadu
Rose Show
Each year in the Rose Garden of Ooty, this show is organized to showcase almost 300 rose varieties. It doesn’t end here but there are rose towers erected using thousands of roses, rangolis designed using rose petals and beautiful photography of the celebrations. If you are a nature lover and admirer, missing the rose show could be regretful. If you have a business meeting in Bengaluru during May, you can book business class flights at affordable price and also enjoy a weekend in Ooty.
Date: Not yet announced
Timings: 9:00am-7:00pm
Entry: INR 30-Adults; INR 15-Kids
Address: Rose Garden, Ooty in Tamil Nadu
Other events and shows: These are not the only shows organized during the Ooty festival of 2019 but several others. You should also witness the Dog Show, Vegetable Show, Pageantry and Boat Race, Vintage Car Rally, Hot Air Balloon Show, Photo and Painting Competitions, Cultural Programs and some more.
Amazing things to do in Ooty
Along with enjoying the Festival in Ooty, you can also indulge into some fun activities in the beautiful hill station. Some of these are:
Enjoy boat ride on Ooty Lake
Undoubtedly, Ooty Lake is one of the best places to visit n Ooty but nothing could be worthier than enjoying a boat ride in the clear waters. You can visit the lake anytime from 9:00am in the morning to evening 5:00pm. Buy a ticket and explore the natural abode all around the lake area
Stroll by the Avalanche Lake
Situated 29 kilometers away from city center is the Avalanche Lake. It is one of the most visited tourist attraction in the majestic hill station of Ooty. You will have the chance to enjoy a variety of adventure activities such as trekking, rafting, etc. You can also indulge I adventures while alluring the charm of Orchids and Rhododendron.
Take a joyride of the Steam Tran
Ooty has a heritage train named Nilgiri Mountain Railway famous all across the country and abroad since 1908. Fortunately, the train still runs connecting tourists from Mettupalayam to Ooty passing through tall eucalyptus trees, mysterious tunnels and thick pine trees.
Visit Doddabetta
Standng at an elevation of 8,650ft, the Doddabetta Mountain is one of the highest mountains situated in the Nilgiris. Envelope in dense forests, Doddabetta is a fantastic place to visit in Ooty for every traveler, no matter an adventurer, nature lover or peace seeker. You must visit this amazing peak when here for the Ooty Summer Festival of 2019.
