| Wellington Gymkhana Golf Club |
| About:Wellington is situated between Coimbatore and Ootacamund, it has a small army settlement which has a nine-hole golf course maintained by the Wellington Gymkhana Club.Wellington Gymkhana Club, one of the oldest clubs in the country, has a recorded history of a century in the Nilgiris. The Club has affiliations with numerous prestigious clubs of this genre, in India and abroad. The main attractions of the club are its sylvan surroundings sprawling golf course and an inescapable spell of history it casts on the visitors… Nestled in the Nilgiris, the club takes you back in time and returns you rejuvenated. Traditions have been blended with the right mix of modernity to provide the members a memorable time. Wellington Gymkhana Club 69 acres of pure bliss where nature and history are a part of the menu.The Wellington Gymkhana Club, situated at an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet nestles in the lush green hills of the Nilgiris. It was a garrison club started to offer recreation and relaxation to the garrison stationed at Wellington. However later, membership to the Club was thrown open to the civilian population of Wellington and nearby Coonoor. The Club stands on military land and pays a yearly rental to the Defence Department. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Wellington Gymkhana Golf Club, Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu 643231 |
| District: Nilgiris |
| Nearest City: Coonoor |
| Best time to visit: Throughout the Year . |
| Climate/Weather: |
| March to May ,Summer season have mercury levels in 15°C to 25°C. This is the most pleasant season .June to September ,Monsoon offer mild to medium rainfalls and make the climate humid. Coonoor is inviting in the rainy days.December to February , Winters are not chilly here with temperature band in 10°C to 20°C. It is best for people liking cooler climates. |
| Interesting places to Visit: |
| Avalanche :Avalanche A break in the words at Cairn Hill presents an Avalanche of views, Strangely enough of a Country about 25 km from Ooty known as the Avalanche. It is on the way to Upper-Bhavani from Ooty via Emerald Camp. The gorgeous scenery at every turn is an experience of wonder and delight. The rivers from the top of the hill at Avalanche give a magnificent sight of the Avalanche Valley and reservoir.OOty Botanical Garden:Mr.Mc.Ivor completed the layout of Govt. Botanical Garden during the year 1857-1867. It covers an area of 22 hectares, ascending the slopes on the hill at an elevation of 2400-2500 meters above MSL. It is a treasure house of temperate flora, consisting of flowering trees, beautiful shrubs colorful lilies bulbous planets enchanting orchids, curious cacti and succulents, pleasing pteridophytes, breath taking glass house plans and charming annuals with bright colours. |
| Ooty Cairn Hill It is situated about 3 km on the road to Avalanche Cairn hill. It is one of the few surviving original walks. The entrance road to the bill is flanked by dense cypress trees. It is a very good picnic spot.Ooty Children’s Park A lovely Children’s park is in the Eastern end of the lake. The lawn and the budding flowers over looking the lake water and grass filled ground will tempt every child to enjoy the atmosphere and make them play joyfully. The view of St.Thomas Church, the moving mountain railway from the railway station, the boating and rowing, the rare horse race etc. are the unique scenes in this garden.Dodda Betta The eminent range of heights which runs North-South in the middle of the plateau, reaches its highest point at Doddabetta at about 8km East-Southeast from Ooty. Its height is 2636 meters. Doddabetta is the highest peak of the Nilgiris District. The Snow down hill (2530m), the Club hill (2448m) and the Elk hill (2466m) along with the Doddabetta, form among themselves the impressive Udhagamandalam Valley.Glenmorgen It is about 17 km from Ooty bus stand and an ecologically rich forestry spot. There is an Electricity Board winch which carries staff from Glenmorgan view point to power house at Singara. All the 4 km of the winch travel passes through undisturbed sholas and wildlife habitat.Ooty Horse Racing The Race Course is situated in the heart of the city. Running area about 2.4 km long and is one of the famous race courses in India. It is a very popular sport during the summer months of April, May and June.Kathatty Water Falls It is about 13 km from Ooty on the Ooty road via the Kalhatty Ghats. Best time to visit this falls is September to November. The fall is about 40 m high. This is among the Best Places for Trekking.Ketti Valley View Located on the road to Coonoor, which is considered to he the second largest Valley in the World. This idyllic spot is a cluster of tiny villages that extend to the plains of Coimbatore and Mysore plateau.Ooty Lake -Boat House This lake known famously as “Ooty Lake”. The lake was constructed in 1823 – 1825 by Mr. John Sullivan, the first collector of Ooty. A wide ran 01 Boats like Pedal Boat Row Boat Aqua Bike etc are available and dancing Cars, Mini Train are added attractions here.Tiger Hill East of Ooty town on the lower lap of Doddabetta peak lies the picturesque spot of Tiger Hill. A trek of about 3 km leads to the spot where also situated one of the drinking Water reservoirs in the town. An almost closed cave in the vicinity is associated with religious legends.Upper Bhavani It is about 60 km from Ooty, 10 km from Korakundah and about 20 km from Avalanche. This is Naturalist’s paradise. The area is rich with undisturbed wild habitat. From Bhangithappal via Sispera one can trek to Silent Valley.Wenlock Downs A vast expanse of understanding landscape offering Gymkhana Club, the Government Sheep Farm and Hindustan Photo Films Company besides pleasure of long stroll on quiet road.Western Catchment It is about 20 Km 12 Mile from Parsons Valley. It consists of, Rolling Grassy downs interspersed with temperature sholas occupying depression and valleys. The landscape is extremely picturesque. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Ooty |
| Nearest Airport:Coimbatore, 100 km |
| Road Transport:WellingtonWellington is well connected by good roads. It is 535 km from Chennai (via Salem), 89 km from Coimbatore, 18 km from Coonoor (via Gudalur), 155 km from Mysore, 187 km from Calicut, 290 km from Bangalore, 281 km from Kochi (via Coimbatore and Palakkad), 236 km from Kodaikanal (via Coimbatore and Palani) |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
| KotagiriKotagiri which is about 30 km. east of Udhagamandalam, 23 km. from Coonoor and 33 km. from Mettupalayam is one of the oldest and the largest of the hill stations. It is situated at a height of 6511′ above the mean sea level and it possesses an agreeable climate among the hill stations of the district. It is protected by the Doddabetta range from the violent southwest monsoon and is not affected by mists which are so common at Coonoor. The lower elevation of the place makes it warmer than Udhagamandalam. These advantages in the climate make the station a fine health resort. Kotagiri stands at the head of a fine ravine running down towards Mettupalayam. |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| Hotel Lakeview West Lake Road, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643004- 022 66181940 Hotal King’s Cliff Havelock Road, Opposite Willow Hill Hotel, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001- 022 66181940Meadows Residency Coonoor Rd, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu 643001 – 0423 2224444Fortune Hotel Sullivan Court, Ooty 123, Selbourne Road, Not Specified, Ooty, 643 001- 0423 2441415Hotel Sinclairs Gorishola Road, Ootacamund, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001- 022 66181940 Holiday Inn Gem Park-Sheddon Rd, Ootacamund, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001 – 022 66181940 |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:Armed Reserve Police Camp , Pudumund, Ooty (Ootacamund) (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu Thondamuthur Police Station Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2617258 |
| Nearest Hospital:Ganga Hospital 313, Mettupalayam Road, Alagesan Rd No. 2, Saibaba Koil, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 043- 0422 2485000KG Hospital Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2212121 Sheela Hospitals 46, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu? – 0422 2498381Vikram Hospital And Ent Research Institute Venkatasamy Rd, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2550633 |
| Society/Community Phone NumberAddress Wellington Gymkhana Golf Club, Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu 643231Telephone 91-423-30254, 30256, 30756Fax 91-423-33800 |
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