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Welcome to Emperors Cycle Trip on 7th, 8th and 9th September-13
Overview About OOTY:
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Ooty, which is deep within the Nilgiri hills, is also known as The Blue Mountains. It is unknown whether this name comes from the blue smoky haze given off by the eucalyptus trees that cover the area, or because of the kurunji flower, which blooms every twelve years giving the slopes a bluish tinge.[3] Unlike any other region in the country, no historical proof is found to state that Ooty was a part of any kingdoms or empires. Tippu Sultan was the first to extend his border by constructing a hideout cave like structure.[6]
It was originally a tribal land and was occupied by the Todas along with other tribes who coexisted through specialisation and trade. Frederick price in his book Ootacamund, A History states that the area which is now called as the 'Old Ooty' was originally occupied by the Todas. The Todas then handed over that part of the town to John Sullivan, the then Governor of Coimbatore. He later developed the town, and encouraged the establishment of tea, chinchona, and teak trees. Like many of the settlers, Sullivan was highly impressed by the way the tribes cooperated, and sought to maintain this balance. He later campaigned tirelessly to ensure land rights and cultural recognition for these tribes and was financially and socially punished for this by the British Government.[6]
The Nilgiri territory came into possession of East India Company as part of the ceded lands, held by Tipu Sultan, by the treaty of Srirangapatnam in 1799. Rev. Jacome Forico, a priest, was the first European who visited Nilgiris in 1603 and released his notes about the place and the people of Nilgiris. In 1812 surveyor William Keys and Macmohan visited the top of the plateau. In 1818, Wish and Kindersley, Assistant and Second Assistant to Collector of Coimbatore visited this spot and submitted their experience report to the Collector of Coimbatore John Sullivan. John Sullivan with his party proceeded to Nilgiri Mountain and camped at Dimbhatti, just north of Kotagiri in January 1819. Again in May 1819 he came to the Hill of Ooty and began the construction of his bungalow at Dimbhatti (near Kotagiri), the first European dwelling on the hills. John Sullivan laid the path from Sirumugai (near-Mattupalayam) to Dimbhatti in 1829 and the work was completed in May 1823. The route up to Coonoor was laid in 1830-32. Ooty served as the summer capital of the Madras Presidency and other small kingdoms, much visited by British during the colonial days, and as today, a popular summer and weekend resort. Soldiers were also sent here and to nearby Wellington (The home of the Madras regiment to this day) to recuperate. Its stunning beauty and splendid green deep valleys inspired the British to name it Queen of Hill Stations.
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Trip Agenda:
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September 5th evening starting from Chennai by Train/Bus
Cycle Trip in Ooty Villages and Tea Estates, Upper Bhavani Area etc.
9th early morning we will reach Chennai.
Food:
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Don't worry about food. We all are food lovers. You will get nice food.
Difficulty Level:
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To support nature lovers and jolly raiders we are planning this trip as Easy / Medium / Difficult level cycling. During the trip If any cyclist want to rest then after keeping cycle in Car Cycle Stand they can get in to the car for relaxing.
Cycles:
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Any cycle (MTB, hybrid, racing, gears) .
Expense:
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Approximate budget for 3 Days Trip -Rs. 4500 per Head(Bus Ticket, Cycle Transport or Cycle Rental, Supporting Cars, Accommodation, Food and other Trip Expenses)
End of the Trip actual expense will be calculated and shared equally among all participants and organizers. CTC is a non-profit group and accounts will be shared transparently with all participants
Minimize your luggage to do cycling comfortably
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