Fernhills Palace

Dejà Vu That’s likely to be your first feeling about both Ooty and the Fernhills Palace. And It’s thanks to the same reason. Bollywood. Hundreds of movies have been shot in This hill station, many of them set in This very hotel. The good news is that It’s as pretty as it looked on screen, with enormous suites, 50 acres of lawns and shady woods. The suites are almost a house in themselves with bed and bathroom, sitting and dressing room and a sit-out.The more need apart from the shopping, ooty is famous for its Toda jewellery and shawls, the former available in the silver market where variety Hall is Located and the latter in Poompuhar, king Star is the place to stock up on slabs of chocolate fudge, while stores scattered up and down the main street will sell you essential oils and spices. Beulah Farms on Coonoor Road is good for fruit preserves and wines. Now all you need is a picnic basket.

Despite crass commercialization, despite being overrun by construction, and despite its congestion, there’s something about Ooty that retains its allure. And there are plenty of places to appreciate the real beauty of the place. Fernhills Place is one of those. Located on 50 acres of greenery, the palace is surrounded by beautifully laid gardens and thick forests. Better still, are the view of the surrounding tea estates and valleys. The regal undertones continue throughout the hotel and envelop you in its lavish warmth.

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Rs. 8,000 for a suite

Fernhills Palace
Nilgiris, Ootacamund,
Tamil Nadu
(0423) 244 5683
http://www.welcomheritagehotels.com
Co-ordinates: 11.399432, 76.690407 Nearby Places: Ootacamund