ENTERTAINMENT
BIRD WATCHING
The Mudumalai wild life sanctuary is a paradise for Bird watchers. Their chorus at Dawn is a delight to the visitors. One can see a variety birds such us gray jungle fowl, peafowl, spur fowl, gray partridge and quail, crossing the forest roads. Shama, common iora, golden oriole and scarlet minavet entertain the visitor with their sweet melodies. Racket tailed drongos, Malabar gray hornbill, malabar trogon, paradise fly catcher, night jar, hill mynah, wood pecker, pigeon, etc. are also seen. The majestic peacock can be very commonly seen here
GOLF
The Royal and ancient game of Golf started in the Nilgiris more then 100 years ago. A few holes started in the grounds of ABC( Archery, Badminton, Croquet) club and partly on the adjacent land belonging to Hobart Park. The present Race course later grew into and 18 hole golf course of international fame. In 1892, the ABC club was amalgamated with the Gymkhana club representing racing and polo interests and all the amusements, thus came under the control of one unit. the Gymkhana club is located about 5 Km from Udhagamandalam on the road to Mysore.
Gymkhana club commands, an enchanting view of the Kundha range of hills, a land swamp of sholas and the rolling Wenlock downs. The present golf links are laid out over 193 acres. For the past 15 years, teams from West Germany have been participating in the Autumn Golf Meet, thus creating a healthy atmosphere of goodwill and understanding among such friendly countries. The club has Constructed cottages to cater to the needs of golfers holiday, and a sojourn in an excellent climate in the sylvan surroundings of the District
Horse Race
Every year in the Months of April, May and Middle of June, Madras Race Club is conducting Horse Races in Ooty Race Course
TREKKING
Trekking is yet another enterprising sport available in the Nilgiris. There are many trekking routes available in the Nilgiris and the trekking gadgets could be had on daily rent basis from the Forest Authorities. For trekking in Ooty and around Ooty, one must get prior permission from the following authorities.
1. Wild Life Warden Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary, Ooty. Ph 2444098
2. District Forest Officer, Nilgiris North Division, Ooty Phone:2443968
3. District Forest Officer, Nilgiris South Division, Ooty Phone: 2444083
