Visiting Lord Govinda Temple In Tirumala On July 14

Visiting Lord Govinda Temple In Tirumala On July 14

Having secured SSD (Slotted Sarva Darshan) token on July 13, all eyes were on proposed visit to Tirumala coming after two years, this very period witness to churn in layers. Tirumala visit was not on my itinerary when I left New Delhi as the rush and the release from compartments was too much for me vis-a-vis multiple visits to temple on a single day when tokens were disbursed in Tirumala hills for those who pray. This time as well the rush to secure tokens was sizeable with some having collected as early as 12.30 AM with gates to reach token site only opening after 6.30 in a nation where dissent has been disfigured by those carrying candy. Candy with a will to govern, and make the other considerable lot run. 

Gaining Token, Leaving For Tirumala Next Day

With token in my hand I had one-and-a half day at my disposal to make a case for those who could not chase token with success despite having at home tree buxus. On July 14 left at 12.45 PM by APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) bus AP OZ 3 5356 for Tirumala with notable reminders on the way to not feed the wildlife, overtaking prohibited, keep ghat road clean, and drive slowly as one is amidst wildlife crossing zone which is much in play in July, when sections of India are dry. Spate of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh tourist cars (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh Are Provinces In South India) make an appearance with some inside putting in a prayer with patience. All devotees coming to repose faith in Lord Govinda, the presiding deity of Tirumala. Reach Tirumala at 1.45. Reach ATGH Circle at 2.20. Begin to walk and having criss-crossed different corridors, the line stops at 3.30 only to move at 4.26 with no firm appeal issued by grouping BRICS.  At 4.58 reach token check point only to be followed by frisking with none multitasking. Enter compartment number 10, and from 5 to 8.14 stay inside with some holding forth on political undercurrents that should not be a surprise. Those who were sent to compartments prior to 5, their gates open at 5.30 and probably before 7 they would have come out of temple as break darshan is from 7 to 7.45 with no room for rumours on bike. 

Reaching Sanctum Sanctorum (Bangaru Vakili)

When our gates open there is second layer of frisking with the young lot having the aura of invincibility to wade into pushing and shoving gallery known to have fascination for retail brand yoving. By the time I reach Sanctum Sanctorum (Bangaru Vakili) it is 9.18, and here I am overwhelmed by fleeting glimpse of Lord Govinda Lord Venkateswara and that sketch would stay for long perhaps for eon. Fill in pages next to Vayu Lord from 9.30 onwards. Huge collection of devotees savouring every moment, though getting to temple is no less than a tournament, grand and gracious is the bit spent in Bangaru Vakili, and I would take this temple tryst lapped by page conversation list. By the time I come out of temple it is 10.55, having understood this sacred place gives wings to righteous tribe.

This was a visit to Tirumala on the back of 11-day visit to Chennai, Kotagiri and Udhagamandalam, with earnest appeal coming from home quarters that I better visit the place which people of different faith chase. Tirumala has been in my daybook since July 1995, hope the visits swell with growth momentum enmeshed with a tale to tell.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Precautions To Tail While On A South India Odyssey, And Some Finding This To Be Easy

Precautions To Tail While On A South India Odyssey, And Some Finding This To Be Easy

One had lost count of number of times I got drenched in Udhagamandalam as it was lashed by rains for six neat days with some finding the need to wade into mineral water Kinley praise. The drizzle with a whistle was visible all over the place, and this not difficult to gauge. One had lost count of number of times I had white rice in Chennai, Coimbatore, Kotagiri, Udhagamandalam and Coonoor, and this looking to endure. White rice that could not set the agenda straight in a nation where dissent is somewhat getting glazed. 

Bathing Amidst Cold Water

One had lost count of bathing that I subjected myself to with cold water as hot supply off and on was something to bother. These 18 straight days in South India left one with thoughts on why this territory is home to rains with no gains. These 18 straight days I was denied milk by all cooks with looks, and abstaining from the demand to ascertain availability from roundabout hill with no submissions on when to pay the power bill. One had lost count of I leaving North Lake in Udhagamandalam minus sweater, and with temperatures dipping to a low of 17, some finding this apt to visit canteen. 

Precautions To Tail Divisions To Nail

Ever finding it suitable to visit Kotagiri, Kodanadu View Point and Udhagamandalam (All Places In Tamil Nadu Province In South India), there are precautions to be tailed and divisions to be nailed. These territories where Hindus, Christians and Muslims zero in on in equal numbers, and unity in diversity dictum is humongous. The pronouncement to share the meal and share the turf is equally appealing in a province that provides touch of healing. Let the word be out as soon as one accesses Kotagiri sweater be underneath shirt as receding temperatures one would find hard to adjust with no speculation to rest. Trilan Cottages be the place of stay in Kotagiri as it can give handsome view of the town with some checking with the name Brown. Let the word be out that Annalakshmi Drive In Veg Restaurant in Kotagiri be the one to be tried time and again, here none slammed by chapters of cane. Annalakshmi Drive In Veg Restaurant I missed in Udhagamandalam, and here it should be thrown open to public once it gets inaugurated with all guarantees on surface added. The most common belief that Udhagamandalam has fewer standard cafeteria in a nation where officialdom would like to maintain contacts with influential people in Asia. These 18 days Sun barely came out in one snatch here and one snatch there, and one better be advised to carry Vitamin D supplements as so far they have retained their dominance. These 18 days reminded one that if ever stepping out for Kotagiri and nearby areas better watch out for rains criss-crossing different lanes.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Gaining Sarva Darshan Token To Reach Tirumala

Gaining Sarva Darshan Token To Reach Tirumala

Having reached Coimbatore, dynamic pricing had kicked in for Sabari Express train ticket meant to transport some to Tirupati from Coimbatore, the ride lasting less than seven hours with some carrying reading glass. The train (20630) left on a Saturday after 4 PM (Scheduled Departure Time 3.40) stopping at Tiruppur 4.23, Erode 5.10, Salem 6.10, Morappur 7.04, Jolarpettai 7.53, Katpadi 8.56, Chittoor 9.46 and Tirupati 11.10. Mind you, the train is very much in Tamil Nadu province when it reaches Katpadi and thereafter enters Andhra where there are some women going by the name Sandra. 

Gaining Sarva Darshan Token With Reporting Time At ATGH Circle 9 PM On A Tuesday

Exiting from the train, I hired auto to reach SUPRABATH TOWERS where Mr Reddy allotted me room number 405, and it was really hot with no room for rumours to thrive. The next morning a little before 6.30 reached Bhudevi Complex to gain token to walk from Alipiri Gate To Tirumala. Time and again announcements were being made in Telugu (Telugu is primarily spoken in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Provinces) reiterating all tokens had been exhausted and pilgrims better reach Tirumala to join free darshan queue where normally it takes over and above 24 hours to gain fleeting glimpse of Lord Venkateswara Lord Govinda. By 8.30 the crowd began to disperse having understood no more tokens would be disbursed, and one better take bus. The next day I got up at 2 AM and joined Sarva Darshan Token queue at 3.25 in Srinivasam Complex. At 7.33 I gained token for next day with reporting time at ATGH Circle at 9 PM. I felt blessed as it primarily indicated that I was being called by Lord Govinda to Tirumala to have his darshan (Fleeting Glimpse) and savour every moment spent in sanctum sanctorum (Bangaru Vakili). I felt elated that I had secured the token, and next day I would be on the way to Tirumala to seek blessings of Lord Govinda whom I was visiting after two years.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

The Ride from Udhagamandalam To Coimbatore

The Ride from Udhagamandalam To Coimbatore

Having stayed in Udhagamandalam for six days, it was time to leave this city having had the intensity to explore back and forth, the city abutting Kodanadu View Point where AQI of 20 it quietly holds. AQI of 20 and sitting pretty holds promise for a province  that knows how to get out of situations that are tense. Have had the honour of visiting Lord Murugan Temple and Goddess Mariamman Temple in the heart of the city with these two spots holding good number of devotees from as early as '80s.  Leave Hotel Green Valley at 12.32 with host Mr Kiran hailing from Kasaragod in Kerala as ever cheerful, this meeting of mind coming after eight years with no fears. Mr Kiran is large hearted and a man of principle, and his entire staff going by the names Mr Ishant, Mr Aditya, Mr Shakeel, Mr Najeed won't at any point of time turn rebel. Automan Mr Ramesh drops me at Udhagamandalam bus station. Board bus with Kerala number KL 15 A 2987 with all likelihood this ride may mean some may have to sport turban. Go past Hotel mountain view, go past Milky Mist store, go past Aavin Junction, go past Chennai Silks store where rumours at no point of time should get the added floor. At 1.10 Coimbatore is 83 kms, and this noted by those who report for news agency Reuters. The commute is flanked by Board of Ooty The Queen Of Hills. Thank You And Visit Again in a nation where there has been no press conference in a decade in lane. At 1.21 reach Yellanhalli, and as one went past Beijing Bites one reached Aravankadu with no tales to hide. This was followed by Coonoor where enquiries were made about Venkateswara Lodge in 2018 when in proximity were those in sweet 16. From here Madurai is 285 kms giving no jitters. 

Reminders All Along

Reminders all along: Never overtake at curves. Few moments later pass through Nandagopal bridge. At 2.12 reach Puddukkadu. From here Coimbatore 50 kms. At 2.30 go past Kollar Forest Check post. There are so many curves on the way it takes a toll on your happiness quotient irrespective of those garnering share dividend. You can't keep away from this thought that on this stretch taxi ride should be tried, and this would be a welcome ride. Reach Mettupalayam at 2.30 and stop at Dhanam Mess and leave from here at 3.03 in the face of understanding on Sir Creek. From here Salem 63, Erode 104, and reach Mettupalayam bus stand when most hamlets on rumours shut door. When Coimbatore (CBE) is shown to be 32 kms, and from here flyovers galore which though not wide is happy spot for even those commuters with budget tight. Here Thoughts on Ajmer Dargah. At 3.40 Madurai 255 kms with news not looking to be latest on climate that some detest. Few minutes later Cochin 194, Alappuzha 204, and reach Gandhipuram bus stand at 4.25 with some suggesting vehicles need to stick to lane drive. Take auto at 4.32 with Mr Silvaraj at the helm with Nanjappa road looking to be in bad shape, and Madras Bangalore road broad, and more would like to ape. Take room number 76 in Haripriya Lodge opposite station where people come on vacation.

Coimbatore Automan Mr Mohammad Amrish Disciplined

With Automan Mr Mohammad Amrish taking me to S K Decoration at 898, Raja Street, Near Five Corner Coimbatore 641001 to get pen and register with this gentleman looking to be most disciplined, and this statement of facts to be made again and again by visitors. In Udhagamandalam in Net Technologies there was one Mr Chandra Sekhar who was quite cooperative and affable, and hope all through he has visitors who maintain long distance travel. ootynetcity@gmail.com

As for next destination, I took ticket of Sabari SF Express from Coimbatore to Tirupati. Hoping to be with Lord Venkateswara Of Tirumala.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sightings In Udhagamandalam

Sightings In Udhagamandalam

Main Bazaar Udhagamandalam 

- Raj Studio 

  Digital Photo Studio 9843919302  / 9043919302

  Mind you, the staff here is well behaved and genteel knowing fully well here some visitors go by the  name Senthil.

- Ubaid Coffee Tea Company

   53 Years Of Service In Coffee, Tea

- J Jawarharlal Finance

- DIGJAM Gents And Ladies Tailor

- Royal Touch

- Green Apple Residence

- State Bank Of India ATM

- M K Brothers

- Landmark Hotel 

- Arun Jewellers And Finance

- Hotel Mughal

- K G Finance Mobiles

- Hotel Maneck

- Nahar Residency

- M G Jewellers

- Parekh Bhawan

- Ooty Drug Stores And Pharmacy

- Vijay Finance 

- Shanthi Finance And Jewellers

- Hotel Maneck Manor

- Ambay Enterprises

- Udhagamandalam Cooperative Urban Bank Limited

- Karur Vysya Bank ATM

- Bombay Stores

- A Balaguru Swamy 

  Dealers In Bed, Pillow

  Here I meet students of Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School

- Thruppur Jawule Kadai

- Sri Ambica Silks

- Handrlok

  A Stop Where You Will Shop 

  From here Upper Bazaar

- Sabari Lodge

- Hotel Aryaas Pure Veg

- Bangalore Mess

- Annapoorni Mess

- Sumangali Since 1986

  Tea Coffee Nuts Spices And General Shop

- New Modern Furniture

- S.R.M.Novelties

- Sri Saravana Medicals

Near Mariamman Temple

- A R Abdul Majeed

  Flower Merchant

- Babu Plastic house

- Banana Leaf Merchant

- Sri Lakshmi Saroj

- SRI GURU

  Fresh Ghee And Butter

- Sri Saraswathi Metals

- MR OOTea

  The Cafe

- Hills Coffee And Tea

- Sana Dairy

- Sana Tea Coffee And Spices 

- Ashok Handmade

- Alee Bakery

Upper Bazaar

- Anand Stores

- Hotel Appu's

- M Nanthi Gowder And Co

- Sri Astalakshmi Provisions 

- Ambay Enterprises

- Indian Spices General Stores

- Sree Ram Silks

   Woollen Sweaters And Readymade

- J.F.A Biryani Hotel

- SKC Agencies

- Annai Cards And Print

- Hello Mobiles

- Aquatic Kingdom

- The Nilgiris District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd

- Nava Jothi Saloon

- Usha Studio 

  Xerox Video Coverage

- K F Tea And Tiffin Centre

- Madura Silks

- Akash Readymades

- Rajesh Furniture

- Sri Venkateswara Iyengar Bakery And Sweets

- Hotel Best

- Sarvana Electricals     

- Twin Sister Designer

- Amaron

- ISHA MESS

- Sri Amman Hot Chips And Tea Stall

- Blue Mountain Auto Stand

More Sightings In Upper Bazaar

- Jyothi Dairy

- Net City

- Princely Tailors

- Sri Vigneshwara Automobiles

- Skynet 7639629838 Mr Naveen

- IDBI Bank

  Here I Meet Mr Ishant. Student of ST. Joseph School. Class X. Strong In Maths

- Parekh Finance

- SREE BALAJI 

  Home Appliance And Machine Service

- KCV Electronics

- Sri Vinayaka Furnitures

- Global Computers

- Telco Bank

- Mohamed Ali And Co Chartered Accountants

- Cloud 9 Salon

- Masha Furniture

- Sticker furniture

- Meet Mr Darshan Of ST. Joseph School 

From Here One Can Very Much See New Jyothi Tea Coffee Store

Here I Meet Students Of Crescent Castle Public School Going By The Names Raihan, Karen, Sharon, Ayan

-  Infant Jesus CHURCH

-  Best Furniture. Hi Sleep Mattresses. Sweet Nights And Lively Mornings

- Masjid Ahle Hadees Mosque. Ooty. Tamil Nadu. Established 1856

Few mts from here directions to Ooty Market Garden, Coonoor, Coimbatore Rose Garden, Emerald Avalanche, Boat House, Karnataka Garden.

Meet Mr Subban. Born in Udhagai in 1953. Worked in Air Force. 

Commercial Road

- Vittal Rao Mutton And Chicken Stall

- Tamil Nadu Govt Employees Co-op Stores

- Hotel A-One  

- Sri Ranga Medicals

- Hotel Taj

- Bata

- Saraswathi Fashion Centre

- Canara Bank

- Variety Hall Agencies

- West Coast Bakery

- Nilgiri Bakery

- Sree Lakshmi Illam

- Ooty Envee Hotel

- Sree Durga Garments

- RAJHANS Exclusive Textile Showroom

- Supreme Mobiles

- Poorvika

- Aazam Bakery. Here I Have Veg Puff (Meet Mr Mohammad Arif)

- SATHYA

- Woollen Stores Spreading Warmth Since 1942

- Chemmanur

- State Bank Of India

- Bank of Baroda

- Ramraj Cotton Linen

- Eramasi Snack Bar

- Javid's Gift Items, Stationery, Xerox, Lamination, Toys And Greeting Cards

- RRG Hygienic Chicken

  

 Hobart Park

- SMARILINGIAH Seeds And Coir Merchants

- Kavitha Complex

- Net City Internet Xerox And DTH

- Thendral Restaurant

UMC Market Entrance (Huge)

 

Near UMC Market

- New Indian Bakery And Sweets

- Ganapathy Medicals

- V Krishnan Bakery

- NSH Fruits  (9942344816)

- Azam Nilgiris Products

- Yaseen Tea And Coffee

- ANS Vegetables 

- Sri Amman Medicals

- Swetha Mobiles

- Sri Amman Hot Chips

 

Now We Come To Mariamman Kovil Road

Nearby Tourist Taxi Stand Sumo Stand

  Lower Bazaar

-  S S Jain Prayer Hall. Live And Let Live

-  Universal Fertiliser Corporation

   Rahimanya Building

-  KGN Woollen Shop

 - Nilgiris Woollen Shop

-  Royals Hosier

-  Bilal Woollen Shop

- Time Palace Deluxe Rooms (8940210423)

- Maneck Residency

- Vasanth And Co

- Divi Paradise (Mr Liaqat Ali At The Helm)

- Sri Krishna Agencies 

- Hotel RKS

- RAASI NIHAS Paradise

- Bai Veetu Biryani

- Blue Bell Ooty Leather Store

- Ambur Hot Dum Biryani

- Sree Keshava Stores

- Golden Super Market 

- A.R.Bakes And Spices

- Impala Travels 

- Arafa bakes

- TEECO Agencies

Now comes Pillayar Kovil Street Road

- Karthika Iyengar Bakery

- Natural Agro Services

- TN 43 Clothing

- Yashica Garments

- Nilgiri Shopping Centre

- Radhika Chettinadu Hotel

- Al-Razzaq Restaurant

- Greenline Travels

- Sri Murugan Travels 

- City Bakery

North Lake Road

- Hotel Sapphire 

  Garden view

  Lemon grass restaurant

- Ooty Chocolate Factory

- Consolidated Marketing Company 

   Farmers Learning Centre

- Royal Travels

- Fazil Tea Stall

- Udhagai Solar

- Hotel Expresso

- Thunder World

- Friends Motors

- Aira Collections

- Nature dot store 

- Food Shandy Restaurant

- Hotel City Palace

- Hotel Green Valley 

- Reflections Guest House

- Malabar Family Restaurant

I had the fortune to meet Lord Murugan Temple Priest Mr Murahari 7904050399. GODDESS Mariamman Temple Priest Mr Vijay Anand Mr Kannan 8220553414

Visiting Boat House

Boat House was on my itinerary. As the ticket is priced Rs 25, they insist on online payment,and as one goes past entrance gate there are destinations as varied as Chennai, Madurai, Dhanushkodi waiting to be explored in a province that has stayed still witness to no uproar. Perhaps one could take time out to visit these places provided one is not down with body pain, cold and cough. Being in pink of health should be of prime consideration in a nation where lessons are to be taken in aviation. As one collects popcorn (9942969473), innumerable boats on lake with pedal boats on left, row boats right, and here there are characters whose credentials are upright. Reminders come back and forth to smile as you are on CCTV where one need not furnish their CV. Reminders on Selfie prohibited while on boat. Boat not allowed to be used without life jacket in a nation where PRESS Freedom comes with caveat. Here there are people from Kerala, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with odd or two coming from Delhi where temperatures and AQI can't keep a neat tally.  Here I meet Mr Rupak. Based in Chennai and working for pharmaceutical company hailing from Kolkata in West Bengal which should not see much of a brawl. 

Chocolate on offer in Ooty goodies store In Boat House

- roasted pista

- miky fruits and nuts

- nut milk

- roasted almonds

- white almonds

- roasted cashews

- chocolate beds

- fruit and nuts

- bitter nuts

- chocolate chips

- caramel chips

- caramilk

- emuli chocolates

- choconutties

As Madam Mary is at the counter, the filter coffee from a store nearby is good. Hunger pangs get me to take South Indian meals from Lake Side eatery where the staff is courteous, and who don't carry the narrative largely nebulous.  As one comes out there is a jeep TN 73 AN 7169 having name of Madam Shabana Azmi. While taking a walk back to North Lake Road I came across Mr Thomson of Reflections (9047137356) lodge where enquiries about room tariff could bring one in contact with City Sheriff. This visit to Boat House was believed to reignite commitment that environment issues would get due weightage in The Nilgiris which is home to adventures and people willing to cross century club as it is affable climate hub. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Taking A Bus From Udhagamandalam To Thalaikundha, Going to Kodappamund High Hill Tea, Train Ride To Coonoor

Taking A Bus From Udhagamandalam To Thalaikundha, Going To Kodappamund High Hill Tea, Train Ride To Coonoor 

As I reached Udhagamandalam on a Sunday, thoughts were all about preparations I had to undertake before I set on a South India Voyage which welcome visitors from as far distant as Hong Kong who have gained benefits of JC JoyAge.  The day I am supposed to leave for South (July One) seven days prior to that I had stopped taking milk to keep tummy in shape as one never knows from which quarter there would be trouble wave. Thousand issues criss-cross your mind while mapping out an itinerary as irresistible has been the invite from South since July 1995 when India in world theatre was quite loud. Once in Udhagamandalam, frenetic was the search for cyber cafe with the one going by the name Net City Internet run by Mr Naren functioning irrespective of rains. This time round I could not do even one story from their store, and herein Net City Technologies (Shop Number 5, 6, Kavitha Complex, Thendral Restaurant, Hobart Park Cross Road) had the legitimate roar.  Net City Technologies obliged me on occasions more than once to do stories which tried to reason out the South India queries. 

Ride To Thalaikundha

On a Monday with nothing much to do, I decided to board a bus with no stress.  As I took a bus to Thalaikundha, there were reminders on the need to keep city clean and green. Go past Govt Medical College The Nilgiris. Thoughts on snow capped Udhagamandalam if ever possible and would there be occasional sighting of polo bears, and this may come around if environment one cares. Having reached Thalaikundha and from here Masinagudi 68, Mudumalai 61 and Mysuru 152 kms. In Thalaikundha there is liquor bottle and plastic waste collection kiosk functioning dawn to dusk. Thalaikundha is known for greenery and rolling hills situated along the Nagapattinam-Coimbatore-Gundlupet Highway getting its share of visitors from Maharashtra's Mumbai. Mind you, the ride to Thalaikundha had less reservoir of support as the bus was cramped, and some visiting their camp. 

Ride From Thalaikundha To Udhagamandalam Central Bus Stand

The ride from Thalaikundha to Udhagamandalam Central Bus Stand was bumpy with reminders never overtake in curves, and as there is SBI Indunagar branch there are some wishing to hold out an olive branch. Go past Nest 'n' Mist Bakery. Go past Eucalyptus oil factory.  From here fuel station 3.6 kms. Some women from Muslim community in animated conversation with Hindu family in the bus knowing fully well strawberry shake can lend you the right guess. Go past The Cliff School. Go past Suji Suriya's Chocolate Factory. Go past Finger Post. Go past Snowfall Rooms and Cottages. Go past Long Wood Cottage. Reminder plastic straws would invite fine of Rs 1000 with some holding brief on Chinese manufacturer Suzhou Douson. Go past Woodside School. Go past State Bank Of India branch. Go past Holiday Home For Central Govt. Reach Udhagamandalam Central Bus Stand at 4.53 with no need to tie a lone man to a tree. This ride coming on a day when I had barely spent 24 hours in the city where rush hour tourist traffic noted in May- June make some croon.   

Going to Kodappamund high hill tea 

From Udhagamandalam bus stand there are buses with no bruises to Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Madurai, Trichy, Kotagiri, Mettupalayam, Coonoor, Coimbatore, Sathy, Gobi, Masinagudi, Mysuru, Gudalur. The bus for Kodappamund leaves at 3.40. Ad of Repco bank offering 8.25 per cent interest for senior citizen. Go past Ettines road. Go past Sri Shanthi Vijay Girls Higher Secondary School, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. Ujjivan Bank began operations in 2017. As of date, it has 777 branches.  At 3.55 there are directions to Kotagiri, Doddabetta. Once I get down at Kodappamund I have to trudge to reach High Hill Tea in Doddabetta Road.

With contact numbers 9843931200 9942723400, this store I have visited in the past offering 

- Nilgiri Tea

- Green Tea 

- White Tea

- Citronella Oil

- Heena Oil

- Aroma Fresh

- Essential Oils

- Nilgiri Spices

- Homemade Chocolates

- Herbal Products

- Perfumes

- Dry Fruits

- Nilgiri Honey

There is as well here High Hill Tea Garden.

There is as well Hills Queen Tea Doddabetta Road.  All kinds of tea, coffee, homemade chocolates, Ooty spices, oils, honey, nuts available. Contact Number 9095556661

While on the way to bus stand there is Sunset Valley Holiday Inn, 222 B Mel Kodappamund Udhagamandalam. From here one can gain panoramic view with enough clue. 

Taking A Train Ride To Coonoor

While waiting for my turn at ticket counter in Udhagamandalam Station there are:

- booking office

- retiring room

- purified water machine

- restaurant

- station manager

- reserved lounge

- station master

- heritage museum

- upper class waiting hall

- cloak room

- nature product sales stall

- catering stall

- selfie point.

Train no 56139 

Leaving at 9.15 AM Udhagamandalam To Coonoor

Train no 56142

Leaving at 12.15  PM Udhagamandalam To Coonoor

Train No 56137 

Leaving at 2 PM Udhagamandalam To Mettupalayam 

Train No 56140

Leaving at 5.30 PM Udhagamandalam To Coonoor

Meet Mr John. Retired Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) on Madras-Coimbatore, Madras-Udhagamandalam section. He is drawing a pension of Rs 42660 from month to month. I was in the city in the first and second week of July and rains have been there for the past six days and before that there were none. Meet Mohammad Ibrahim working in UAE. From Mangalore he came to Coonoor, from Coonoor to Wayanad, and from Wayanad to Udhagamandalam. Knows Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi. There were network issues some faced whole booking unreserved train ticket. No special quota. Only single queue. As majority face career blues. When my turn came to take ticket, I insisted on having a window seat as with that opening one can greet. 

Train To Coonoor Leaves

The train for Coonoor leaves at 12.18 PM. First tunnel 12.23. Here Green Colour Home may hold future lessons. Second tunnel at 12.28. At 12.30 Lovedale comes.Thoughts on Lord Murugan, GODDESS Mariamman temples in Udhagamandalam. Third tunnel after 12.37. Thoughts on how Delhi traffic would be after 15 years from now when contacts would be rare with Kalimpong. Ketti comes at 12.43. Expansive green cover after 12.46. Thoughts on Karnataka Express, Bengaluru Rajdhani trains from Delhi to Bengaluru carrying passengers even from Churu. Train comes to a screeching halt at 12.55. At 1 comes Aravankadu. Thoughts on Mangalore and fruits from there which on occasions may turn out to be rare. At 1.26 Wellington. At 1.33 reach Coonoor. ATM of Ujjivan bank in functional mode vis-a-vis South Indian Bank, Indian Bank which have shut doors. Take meals from Hotel Sri Lakshmi Pure Veg in DVD complex TDK Pillai road Coonoor 9443017237 / 0423 2238889. A word of praise for gastronomic delight with prospects of this eating joint looking to be bright. 

Return Ride From Coonoor To Udhagamandalam

Meet Mr Murthy from Coonoor who knew the city inside out and the season when inflation is the reigning bout. Take bus from Iyengar Bakery at 3 PM. Welcome to Wellington Cantonment Board. Go past Tea Board India Coonoor. Go past Boy's Company which at random sees visits of the rank attorney. Go past Ave Maria CHURCH. Reach Aravankadu at 3.10. Few moments later Sharon Prayer House. Few moments later Green Hill Guest House, Nilgiris Matriculation School where students invariably drool. Go past Yellanalli. Milky Mist Van passes by. Board of Go Green. Throughout Retain Sheen. Greenery Holiday Inn (Rs 999) breakfast included notably recorded in a city where some firms have to subject themselves to audit. From here Mysuru 128 kms. Few minutes later Ettines road. And finally, we are in Udhagamandalam where if ever snow peaks there would be beating of drum. These visits to Thalaikundha, Kodappamund High Hill Tea and Coonoor were on separate days amidst luncheon meet with guys which kept up the pace. 

Temperatures And AQI Keeping It In Steady Trait 

With temperatures in Udhagamandalam between 19 and 23 degrees celsius and AQI between 20 and 48, it illustrates this region has strong traits. Those owning tea gardens and those wishing to own the same may be in for a good game. Let us raise a outlook that for seasons together Udhagai (Udhagamandalam) would have a weather that won't keep one in a spot of bother. Let us hail the sentiments that guide Udhagai which for centuries to come would fly. Let the word come out that Udhagai and Kotagiri undercurrents other regions ape irrespective of their configuration and shape. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Ride From Kotagiri To Udhagamandalam In Tamil Nadu Province

Ride From Kotagiri To Udhagamandalam In Tamil Nadu Province

Mr Devraj is the taximan who gets me a ride. Leave Kotagiri at 2.23 PM as the bus is cramped with no standing space either even if some are bent to ride a tiger. As taxi moves on, Iyengar's Bakery is not hard to spot. Gasoline refill at Indian Oil pump done with ease with none at this hour likely to make calls to Greece. From here Gudalur 75, Udhagamandalam 25 kms. Go past Pandian Park dropping hints on directions to Horasholai. With Orasolai accessed there are directions to Anna Nagar, Kamraj Nagar and Udhagamandalam. Go past West Brooke with no urgency to look for a new cook. Thoughts on if Delhi could have been amidst hills, and that would have given this theatre new wheels. Thoughts as well on if one could take a taxi from Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh Province) to Delhi as trains are yet to ascertain the new tally.  Lush green surroundings guide you, and here there would be none with career blues. From here for Coonoor turn left and for Udhagamandalam head straight. At 2.41 it begins to rain. There are twists and turns as we keep on the road with no intentional recce by leopard. Story could well be on Coimbatore and the Camaraderie and those making grand entry.  At 2.53 reach Peror.  As one goes past S N Valley Tea Factory, thoughts on Pamban bridge before Rameswaram in this very province where most are likely to complete new innings.

As noting is made of Tea Park 100 mts from here, Aavin parlour can be spotted here and there. Plastic And Litter Free Nilgiris Welcome You one can spot with High Hill Tea Shop which I visited some years ago with some familiar with Australian Sport Trugo. Ooty Cauvery Silk And Handicraft Emporium accessed with fewer under stress. Go past Kodappamund. Go past Kota's Emporium. Go past ST. Anthony's Shrine. Go past NDCC Bank (Charring Cross Udhagamandalam). Reach North Lake Road Udhagamandalam at 3.25, and gain access to Hotel Green Valley which welcomes visitors who have participated at different point of time in different set of rally. Mind you, the jeep MDN 8159 which I spotted in Kotagiri was one in million of that race bent to keep up the chase. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA