Huge tourist turnout for Pongal vacations in Ooty

The Nilgiris: People are turning out in huge numbers for the long Pongal vacation in Nilgiris.


The Nilgiris: People are turning out in huge numbers for the long Pongal vacation in Nilgiris.

The recent drop in temperature at Nilgiris has attracted more tourists to the hill station. Tourists from other districts in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States like Kerala and Karnataka are visiting Nilgiris this season. The public is turning out in huge numbers at tourists spots like Government Botanical Garden, Doddabetta viewpoint and many other places. The early morning frost here is an added attraction for tourists.



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