Tamil Nadu: Tourists participate in a boat race in Ooty's Summer Festival

ANI May 13, 2025 365 views

Tourists from across India participated in a lively boat race at Ooty's Summer Festival. District officials inaugurated the event, which featured competitions in multiple categories. Winners from Goa and Hyderabad expressed their joy after the race. The festival continues to attract visitors to the scenic Nilgiris district.

"Great atmosphere! Absolutely enjoyed being here!" – Participant from Goa
Tamil Nadu: Tourists participate in a boat race in Ooty's Summer Festival
Nilgiris, May 13: A large number of tourists participated in the boat race held at Ooty Boat House in Ooty town of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

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District officials flagged off the race

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Winners felicitated in five categories

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Participants from Goa and Hyderabad shared excitement

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Summer Festival draws thousands of tourists

District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Taneenru and Superintendent of Police (SP) NS Nisha flagged off the race.

The race took place on the occasion of the Summer Festival being held in the town.

The competition was conducted in five categories: couples, men, women, boathouse employees, and journalists. The winners were felicitated with prizes.

"We participated in the boat race. Great atmosphere! Absolutely enjoyed being here!" one of the participants from Goa expressed happiness after winning an award.

Another participant, Shivani from Hyderabad (Telangana) said, "This the first time we participating in this boat race. We've come second and we're happy with this prize and the exciting boat race."

The summer season is currently in full swing in the Nilgiris district. Thousands of tourists come and go every day. The summer festival is being organized on behalf of the district administration to entertain the tourists.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Ooty remains one of our favorite summer destinations! The boat race adds such a fun element to the Summer Festival. Next year I'm definitely participating with my husband in the couples category. The Nilgiris never disappoint! 🌸
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Rahul S.
Good initiative by TN tourism department. But they should improve safety measures - last year my cousin saw some participants without life jackets. Otherwise, Ooty is perfect for summer vacations.
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Ananya M.
The boat house is such a peaceful spot! I remember going there as a child with my parents. Seeing this festival grow over the years makes me proud of our Tamil Nadu tourism. Maybe next time they can include a children's category too?
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Vikram J.
Just returned from Ooty yesterday! The weather was amazing but the crowds were too much. Boat race is a nice idea to engage tourists, but administration should limit daily entries to maintain the hill station's charm.
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Sunita R.
So happy to see women's participation in these events! When I visited Ooty in the 90s, such activities were rare for women. Progress! 👏 The Summer Festival menu should also include more local Nilgiri cuisine though.
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Karthik N.
Boat races are part of our South Indian culture - reminds me of Kerala's Nehru Trophy race. Good to see TN promoting similar events. But they should announce dates earlier so people can plan better. Missed it this year due to last minute plans.

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