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About Ooty

Ooty, the colloquial of Ootacamund, is a popular hill station of South India in the Nilgiri DistricTamil Nadu. Also known as Udhagamandalam, it is a municipality and the district capital. Town lies at an altitude of 2286 m and has been remarked as the ‘queen of hill stations’

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

The natural surroundings of Ooty include landscapes, dense forest reserves and national parThis hill station is popular for its tea farming as well as oil extraction industry, wherein the oobtained from its eucalyptus trees, lemon grass, geranium, clove and camphor.

History of Ooty

Ooty covers an area of 36 sq km and contains the highest point of Southern India, Doddabetta Peak. The name of the place was derived from the Toda word ‘othakal-mund’ tmeans ‘the house of single stone.’

t is believed that the part of Ooty was handed to Mr John Sullivan, the tenth GovernorCoimbatore by Todas to develop the city. Before independence, British army was sent to Oo rest and recover after the war. There is no such historical data that talks about Ooty be

ruled by some dynasty. The Old Ooty has some historical connections with the Toda tribes.

Ooty has also been named as the summer capital of the Madras Presidency and used to bepopular summer retreat of Britishers during the colonial days. The beauty and significancehe Nilgiri Hills was covered in a book written by Jacome Forico, who was the first European

visit the place, in 1603.

People & Culture in Ooty

The destination also experiences a wide array of festivals and events all year long that depictcultural identity and history. Most of the popular festivals of India including the Buddhist aHindu ones are celebrated in Ooty.

The significant festivals include the Summer Flower Festival held at the Botanical Garden tremains the main highlight of the place, during the season. In addition, the Tea and Touriestival held in January every year also attracts thousands of tourists.

Things to do in Ooty

A major attraction is the mountain train journey to Ooty on a ratchet and pinion track. Tourney covers 46 km and the train starts from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and passes throusteep curves and long tunnels along deep ravines full of green vegetation, streams and gardens.

The Ooty Lake  is a major attraction of the hill station and is popular for boating. Anotamous attraction includes the Government Museum, which contains the history of the Nil

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District. Other popular tourist attractions of Ooty include the Deer Park, Mudumalai WildSanctuary, the Rose Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden, the Stone House, etc.

Travelling to Ooty

Ooty can be easily accessed by major cities of Karnataka and other parts of Tamil NaPeelamedu Airport, Coimbatore serves as the closest airport to reach Ooty, which is adistance of about 104 kms. From Coimbatore, tourists can hire taxi to Ooty which would cabout Rs. 2500. Also, there are regular bus services from Coimbatore to Ooty.

Other Airports close to Ooty are Bengaluru International Airport, which is at about 310 kaway and Chennai International Airport at a distance of about 560 kms.

The main railway station to reach Ooty  is Mettupalayam, a small town at the foothills of Niligiris. There are regular train services from Chennai and Coimbatore to Mettupalayamrain called 'Niligiris Express' starts at night from Chennai and reaches Mettupalayam the n

morning around 6.30. From here, tourists can hire taxi or board a bus to reach Ooty.Ooty is well connected with most of the South Indian cities by bus. There are regular bservices from Mysore, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari and from some cities of Kerala. Tover-night Volvo buses and state owned buses serve to Ooty from cities of Tamil Nadu aKarnataka.

Travelling within Ooty

Within Ooty, its best to hire taxis or cabs to visit surrounding areas and they cost around R500 - Rs.750 for a day trip.

Accommodation Options in Ooty

Ooty offers an array of accommodation options to the tourists. Hotels in Ooty  range fruxuries hotels to budget hotels.

nformation

State: Tamil NaduFamous for/as: Hill

ltitude: 2240 M

Pincode: 643001District: NilgirisLanguage: TamilSTD code: 0423Weather: Summer 12 To 29°C, Winter 5 To 24°C

Featured review about Ooty

Amazing romantic and pleasure, refreshing place

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The location is very amazing with its climate. The location is 'paisa vasool' place. The viewocation from ' Top view' Hill point will give the total and long view among hills. Different placike Botanical Gardens, Upper bhavani lake, Avalanche Lake, St. Stephen's ChurDoddabetta park with Nilgiri Mountain Railway trip is very amazing experience in Ooty. Tgreenery is very good in location. The roads and road sides are having coffee plants agardens. The climate is very cool here so that it is famous as unique. Boating facility is pres

here provided by Tamil Nadu Govt. The way of journey is adventurous and romantic to hereGauht roads. Ooty is very colourful with visitors if you come on Festivals and holidays." - VSh, Bangalore, 1 month ago

Best known for it's beauty, perfect for Hangout!

Nature is beauty and beauty is nature. If you love nature you ought to come here at least onn life. It is a hill station in Tamil Nadu state. The view of Ooty is so beautiful from top. I wOoty three times to enjoy nature, hills and mountains, grasses. The beauty of Ooty pleased very much that I want live in Ooty after my retirement. The drop of water fall will blow your miThe misty and cool feel at morning makes your body fresh and cool. The climate is roman

clean, elegant. Last time I visited there, I used to stay there for a week. Although it's a hilly arhe transport system is always available for visitors. There are so many nearby hills at the wo Ooty. The journey to Ooty with my family was full of excitement, I had captured the lakes arees at the time of journey." - Priyanka Ladda, Hyderabad, 2 months ago

Perfect for holiday with 100% relaxation!

Beautiful, exceptional, lovable, natural all these words are very less to describe Ooty. Its plao feel, Ooty has a sensible sense known as Feel factor. Feeling in Ooty is unimaginable. G

has created natural beauty such as Lake, Botanical Garden. The main reason why you shovisit Ooty is its beauty. There is a toy train in Ooty in which you can enjoy the scenery. Therea botanical garden and a thread garden in which all the plants areÂ

 

. Enjoy of Boating in lakevery memorable. There were lots of Hotels, which provide you good hospitality and serviThere is lots of location near Ooty, where you can enjoy shooting of movie. There is lots of TGarden. The communication of Ooty is very good. Only avoid to go to Ooty during MonsoonSachin Kumar, Noida, 2 months ago

Ooty: Heaven of South India

Beautiful, exceptional, lovable, natural all these words are very less to describe Ooty. Its plao feel, ooty has a sensible sense known as Feel factor. Feeling in ooty is unimaginable. G

has made ooty so beautiful that people must go can have best moment of life. It is the highpoint in South India. In going ooty via Mysore many beautiful things u will come across orest, Madumalai forest, you will see lions, Tigers, deers, many animals playing Roadsi

Places like Coonor, Botanical Garden, boat House, chocolates of ooty, shooting powaterfalls, Toy trains, Tea Garden etc are places to be must visit. Coonor is Beautiful. BotanGarden is very nice lovable. Train ride in ooty will leave you breathless. The climate of ootyvery much beautiful and nice. Whether of ooty is cold and nice. Don't forget to bring waclothes. Little bit of rain is quite normal. The Hotels for staying is very beautiful and nice. Fosuch as Dosa, noodles, ooty special chocolates are famous there. Tea Garden looks fabulo

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and beautiful. The sight of ooty from highest point looks beautiful. I bet if you go once there ywill forget everything and you will wish to stay there only. Beautiful Gift of Nature. Truly Heaven of South India. Incredible India!" - Ajeet Singhaniya, Bangalore, 2 months ago

Beautiful mountains, scenic place!

Ooty- A very nice hill station in the Nilgiri mountains of south India, that houses Doddabe

peak, highest peak in southern India.

Must see places:1. Botanical garden( preferably in the morning because of low crowd)2. Doddabetta peak( beautiful uphill drive from Ooty)3. Lake4. Rose garden. People can also visit tea gardens which are famous in this region.

f possible, plan a 3-4 day trip and you can also enjoy nearby scenic places like pykwaterfalls, cine shooting point, bandipur and mudumalai national parks. Driving in these h

regions is a thrilling experience, especially if you are planning to come from Mysore side, ta36 hairpin bent roads to experience the adventure of driving." - Sumit Edke, Sangli, 2 monago

Top attractions in Ooty recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Botanical Garden

Type: GardenEntry: PaidRanked: 1 Of 47Ratings: 5.75/7 (602 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:30 To 18:30 , Saturday - 08:30 To 18:30 , Sunday - 08:30 To

18:30 , Public Holidays - 08:30 To 18:30

Its ok kind of. It should have been improved lot. Entrance charge was bit high. For still camehey will charge extra. It was 2 kms from ooty bus stand.Near to city market." - G thrivikra

Kumar, Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

Ooty Lake

Type: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 47Ratings: 5.66/7 (263 Reviews)

Lake view is good but getting the ticket is a tedious job, Not even 15 to 20 members were thn the ticket counter when I joined the line, we waited for nearly 45 minutes to get the tickets n vain we had to go back because of lack of time,..." - Abhilash Gowda, Bangalore, 3 weago

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Doddabetta Peak

Type: View PointEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 47Ratings: 5.93/7 (150 Reviews)

From the peak you can view the surroundings in great detail. A good view of the hills aextremely photogenic. Nice place to just chill. The atmosphere was foggy with small showeall trees on the way which made it all the more beautiful." - Dinesh Parab, Mumbai, 3 we

ago

Rose Garden

Type: GardenEntry: PaidRanked: 4 Of 47Ratings: 5.94/7 (117 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:30 To 18:30 , Saturday - 08:30 To 18:30 , Sunday - 08:30 To18:30 , Public Holidays - 08:30 To 18:30

Awesome view when a small rain appears, and best to view the place during evenings. It ivery beautiful place and you should have a lot of patience, as it is a very big place. I stronsuggest not to visit this place after having a heavy..." - Nimesh Reddy, Anantapur, 3 weago

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Type: Offbeat AttractionEntry: PaidRanked: 5 Of 47Ratings: 6.30/7 (100 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:35 To 18:35 , Saturday - 09:35 To 18:35 , Sunday - 09:35 To

18:35 , Public Holidays - 09:35 To 18:35

A TRIP UP FROM METTUPALAYAM TO OOTY BY NMR IS THE MOST WONDERFEXPERIENCE ! BE SURE TO HAVE A FLEXIBLE TIME TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOY TRATRIP AT ITS LEISURELY PACE. THE SIGHTSEEING ENROUTE LIKE BRIDGEWATERFALLS ETC AND SMALL STATIONS WITH..." - Haribabu N, , 4 weeks ago

Pykara Lake

Type: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 47Ratings: 5.71/7 (83 Reviews)

Pykara boat house takes around 22km i.e., around 1 hour from ooty bus stand or center of city. It is not at all advisable to take a bus , since there is a lot to walk. It is better to hire an aor a taxi to visit this place.Usually traffic..." - Nimesh Reddy, Anantapur, 3 weeks ago

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Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Type: SanctuaryEntry: PaidRanked: 7 Of 47Ratings: 5.11/7 (54 Reviews)Timings: Summer - 07:00 To 18:30

Take a two wheeler from ooty and visit Mudumalai via Conoor. You will never regret it. No neo pay money to the safari guys you can take your own vehicle however if you want to hhose guys out there sure, they will take 500-600 RS." - Rohit Rohit, Delhi, 1 month ago

Sim's Park

Type: ParkEntry: PaidRanked: 8 Of 47Ratings: 5.56/7 (47 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:30 To 18:30 , Saturday - 09:30 To 18:30 , Sunday - 09:30 To18:30 , Public Holidays - 09:30 To 18:30

This park is spread on a huge area with greenery all around There are multiple varietieslowers and trees. One of the clean and well maintained parks…. . Approx 2 hours required

explore this place in detail.... Lot of flowers all..." - raj, Mumbai, 2 months ago

Sanctuary Avalanche

Type: SanctuaryEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 47Ratings: 5.97/7 (36 Reviews)The spot was very good and we can spend minimum 4 hours. The climate was sim

amazing. It is a very nice place for trekking. overall it was great place to visit. " -  Noormeen, Mayiladuthurai, 2 weeks ago

Dolphin's Nose

Type: View PointEntry: FreeRanked: 10 Of 47

Ratings: 5.43/7 (32 Reviews)It was very nice.Don't miss it. When i went it was sunny so am able to see all the View poin

Take instant photos if you want, some guys will be there for this. It will be very nice.You will very good views." - G thrivikram Kumar, Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

Popular hotels in Ooty recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Destiny Farmstay

 Price: Rs. 6,475 - 8,475

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 Ranked: 1 Of 314 Ratings: 5.83/7 (118 Reviews)

ddress: Muligoor VillageEmerald PostNilgiris

 Phone: 91-9443052890Website: Http://Www.littlearth.in/Destiny/"Destiny Farmstay is located off Avalanche road 25km away from the Ooty. Itotally loved the atmosphere the location and the experience. This hotel staff areally very helpful and polite. The entire man mountainside is there and it's vebig...." - Kirpal Singh, , 3 weeks ago

Gem Park

 Price: Rs. 5,500 - 9,000

 Ranked: 2 Of 314 Ratings: 5.74/7 (198 Reviews)

ddress: Sheddon RoadOoty

 Phone: 4232441761Website: Www.gemparkooty.com

"Here every thing is good but Food served in buffet is same menu every dayhas to be..." - Govind magesh , , 1 week ago

Kluney Manor 

 Price: Rs. 2,900 - 5,500 Ranked: 3 Of 314 Ratings: 5.83/7 (109 Reviews)

ddress: 196/197Patna HouseRKPuram

 Phone: 423-2447336

Website: Www.kluneymanor.in"Awsome place to stay according to money and food is also awsome.I think otime stay is worth according to money.All the best places in ooty easilyaccessable to this hotel.Hotel service is also good and corporative.Rooms areexactly look like..." - Prashant baliyan , , 1 week ago

King's Cliff 

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 Price: Rs. 2,475 - 5,775 Ranked: 4 Of 314 Ratings: 5.74/7 (74 Reviews)

ddress: Havelock RoadStrawberry HillOoty

 Phone: 4232452888Website: Www.littlearth.in

"Stayed at the hotel just for a night in may 2015 but got good memories for life.the hotel has a old world charm. Food is greatand so is the service. The stdid its best to make us comfortable. The garden was beautiful and walking in tgarden..." - Sangeeta , Delhi, 3 months ago

Glyngarth Villa Resort

 Price: Rs. 3,800 - 5,200 Ranked: 5 Of 314 Ratings: 5.4/7 (111 Reviews)

ddress: Golf Club RoadFinger PostOoty

 Phone: 423-2445754Website: Www.glyngarthvilla.com

"Glyngarth Glyngarth Glyngarth its a wonderfull resort. The cottages were the

main attraction . The manager Mr Karthik, he is just an awsome guy. I stayedthere more than three times.the food was so good .The breakfast was buffae,they had taken..." - Akhil , Kochi, 2 months ago

Delightz Inn

 Price: Rs. Upto 2,400 Ranked: 6 Of 314 Ratings: 5.64/7 (219 Reviews)

ddress: Belmonte TerraceTiger Hill RoadMelthalayatimund

 Phone: 0423-2101045Website: Www.delightzinn.com

"The Hotel is a Lil far may be around 3/4kms from the bus stand. But thestay,food,service and location are worth ????The stay was good.They have atravel desk and that helped us a lot to check the view points and all the touris

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spots.One can have..." - Vin p , , 3 days ago

Highland Hotel Ooty

 Price: Rs. 4,770 - 6,045 Ranked: 7 Of 314 Ratings: 5.45/7 (54 Reviews)

ddress: 4/278, Kotagiri RoadDoddabettaThe Nilgiris

 Phone: 423-2450021Website: Www.accordmetropolitan.com

"We stayed there for three days in Jan 2016. the staffs , rooms , food andservices was very good . they had plenty of indoor and outdoor activities whicmade our day really enjoyable .. I would strongly recommend. Location was v

close to d..." - Yaseer Arafath, Delhi, 1 week ago

Savoy Hotel

 Price: Rs. 5,500 - 6,000 Ranked: 8 Of 314 Ratings: 5.8/7 (135 Reviews)

ddress: 77 Sylks RoadOoty

 Phone: 4232444142Website: Www.tajhotels.com

"My wife and I stayed here for a night. Being a heritage hotel, the rooms dodefinitely have a very old world charm to it. The service is excellent. We reallyenjoyed the food that was served at the hotel as well. Definitely worth a try fora..." - Arun menon , , 1 week ago

Astoria Residency

 Price: Rs. 1,500 - 3,000 Ranked: 9 Of 314 Ratings: 5.66/7 (93 Reviews) Phone: 423-2444571Website: Www.astoriaresidency.com

"This is a value plus hotel but food they supply is very bad and power system very bad.power is dripping continuosly and we are disturbed due to it If any bowants to stay for one day i would sugget this hotel and thanks to make my

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Club Mahindra Danish Villa

 Price: Rs. 6,500 - 8,000 Ranked: 10 Of 314 Ratings: 5.76/7 (241 Reviews)

ddress: Sheddon OotySheddon RoadNilgris

 Phone: 0423-2442880Website: Www.clubmahindra.com

"Well maintained rooms. Polite and cooperative staff. Not many options inmenu, and NO DRINKS at all. Few things which annoyed most: no partitionbetween guest room and bathroom, if door is open, everything is exposed tilll

the bathroom. So this..." - Sumita rai , , 3 weeks ago

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Ooty weather 

Best Season / Best Time to Visit Ooty

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 Located in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 2268 metres, Ooty is a year round destination. Seasovariations in temperature are not extreme and each season brings out the best of this popuhill station of the south.

The weather in Ooty is salubrious with pleasant summers and cool winters. There is very livariation in day-time temperature throughout the year. The best season to visit Ooty is frMarch to June and November to February.

The summer in Ooty - April to June - usually records a maximum of 25º Celsius and a minimof 10º Celsius. There are also occasional showers which keep the temperature in check. Thialso the peak season when hotel prices are at their highest and accommodation in short supp

The monsoon months in Ooty are from July to September, with an average rainfall of arou

121 cm. This is a lean season and ideal for those tourists looking for bargains. This is also whOoty is least crowded and the town and the surroundings are at its greenest.

The winter season in Ooty is between October and February when the maximum temperaturearound 21º Celsius the minimum at about 5º Celsius. The days can be cool, the nights cold awoollens are a must when visiting Ooty in winters. October to December is also when Oreceives occasional showers from the north-east monsoons.

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