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 amazing treat to tourists and nature
re lovers. It’s a must see place on a visit to Ooty and
is an unforgettable travel experience.
