Tourism Info

Ooty

Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is a popular hill station and the right spot for nature lovers. Situated at an altitude of 2240 m above sea level, Ooty is also called the Queen of Hill Stations because of its picturesque surroundings, sparkling vegetation, lofty mountains and acres of tea estates. The toy train journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty is an added attraction which makes the tourists spellbound. The train chugs its way through hair rising curves, breathtaking tunnels and lush green vegetation making this journey a truly memorable experience.

How to Reach

Ooty is well connected to southern parts of the country.

AIR

Coimbatore is the nearest airport and is around 100 km from Ooty. Coimbatore is connected to Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

RAILWAY

Mettupalayam is the nearest major rail station. It is connected to Ooty by toy train.

ROAD

Regular bus service is available from Ooty to Chennai, Madurai, Kanyakumari and other cities.

Hotels

Hotel Lake View - Rs 1800 onwards

Hotel Darshan - Rs 1200 onwards

Hotel Sinclairs - Rs 4000 onwards

Hotel Khems - Rs 1000 onwards

Comfort Inn - Rs 800 onwards

City Palace Hotel - Rs 900 onwards

Preethi Palace Hotel - Rs 700 onwards

Sightseeing

Ooty Lake - Nature

Doddabetta Peak - Nature

Botanical Gardens - Nature

Mukerti National Park - Wildlife

Tiger Hill - Nature

Rose Garden - Nature

Pykara Lake - Nature

Mukerti Peak - Nature

Lamb's Rock - Nature

Photo Gallery

Fact File

State/UT : Tamil Nadu

District : The Nilgiris

Famous for : Hill station

Best time to visit : April-May, September-November

STD Code : 0423

Map

Places to See Around Ooty

Coimbatore - City

Bandipur National Park - Wildlife

Mysore - Heritage

Munnar - Hill Station

Coorg - Hill Station

Bengaluru - City

Alappuzha - Backwaters