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Ooty
is a place
drenched with
natural beauty.
The place
is popular
for its beautiful,
hills, valleys,
gardens and
lakes. Out
of the lakes,
the Upper
Bhavani Lake
and the sanctuary
are extremely
popular. It
has a mesmerizing
effect on
the tourists
who visit
it.
The
Upper Bhavani
Lake is characterized
by water throughout
the year.
There has
been a dam
constructed
here named
the Upper
Bhavani Dam
which provides
water for
irrigation
and to nearby
settlements.
This dam has
been responsible
for most of
the successful
agricultural
activities
around the
place. The
Upper Bhavani
sanctuary
is spread
over 70 sq
km of land.
The Nilgiri
Tahr can be
found here.
The sanctuary
also is home
to such animals
like includes
tigers, jackals,
jungle cats,
wild dogs,
Sambhar, giant
squirrels,
Nilgiri langurs,
and leopards.
The
Upper Bhavani
is ideal for
trekking,
hiking and
for walks.
There is a
guest house
here, for
those who
wish to spend
the night
here. The
upper Bhavani
reservoir
remains as
the beautiful
backdrop for
this. The
rest house
lies amidst
a mushy forest
land. This
place is an
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