Nestled amidst Nilgiri hills, Ooty, also known as Udagamandalam, is a hill station in Tamil Nadu which serves as a top-rated tourist destination. Dotted with tea gardens, serene waterfalls, winding country lanes, and charming colonial architecture, Ooty is the perfect respite for everyone.
How to Reach Ooty
The Coimbatore airport is the closest to the hills at 3.5 hours by road. The road trip is quite scenic from the airport. One who is willing to reach Ooty by train has to opt for Mettupalayam, which is 47 km away from Ooty whereas Coimbatore and Chennai act as the busiest railway stations that connect Ooty via Mettupalayam.
Top Places to visit in Ooty
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway- Nilgiri Mountain Railway, also known as Toy Train in Ooty, is one of the key attractions of the popular hill station Ooty. Such is the train's popularity and history that it was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005.
- Ooty Lake- Ooty Lake lies at a distance of approximately 2 km from Ooty city in the green hills of the Nilgiris district. The stunning lake is spread over an area of 65 acres, and its foundation was laid down by John Sullivan who was the collector of Coimbatore in 1824.
- Ooty Botanical Gardens- The Botanical Gardens of Ooty are one of the most sought after and famous tourist destinations in the whole of India. It is located on the hillock of Ooty which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
Guidelines
Covid guidelines to be followed strictly apart from the specific tourist guidelines of different spots
Best Time to visit Ooty
The best time to visit Ooty is throughout the year as the weather is pleasant and great for sightseeing. The temperature usually ranges from 5-15 degrees throughout the year with colder nights. However, the peak season is from October to June when the weather is pleasant and you can get involved in outdoor activities.
