Ooty

A fine summer refuge in the state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty or Udhagamandalam is tucked away in the Nilgiri Hills at an elevation of 7,347 feet above sea level. Founded and developed by the British during the 19th century, the hill town also served as the summer headquarters of the Madras Presidency. Rolling hills, dense forests, vast plateaus and expansive tea gardens impart irresistible charm to Ooty.


Climate & Best Time to Visit
Ooty boasts a pleasant climate all the year round. During summer, you'll need to carry cotton clothings and a light jacket. Woollens are required in winters. During summers, temperature hovers around 25 degrees while in winter, it drops down to a minimum of 5 degrees only. The ideal time is either between February to May or from September to November.

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Sightseeing in Ooty
» Botanical Gardens : The landscaped gardens, lying on the slopes of the Dodabetta Peak, were set up in the year 1848 by the Marquis of Twedale. A fossil tree trunk which dates back 20 million years is the centre of attractions here. Besides, there are numerous exotic species of eucalyptus and other plants.

» Dodabetta Peak : The peak (2,623 m) has the distinction of being the highest in the Nilgiri ranges. It is situated at the meeting point of the Western and Eastern Ghats, affording panoramic views of the whole Nilgiri ranges.

» Ooty Lake : The picturesque lake is a major draw for tourists. The lake came into being through the efforts of Mr John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore. It was constructed with a view to providing an irrigation tank to the people.

» Rose Garden : Flower connoisseurs can head straight to the Rose Garden which lies at a distance of 4 km from Charring Cross. En route, you can also spend some time at the mini garden.


Activities to Do in Ooty
Trekking and forest walks are the first preferences for visitors to Ooty. Apart from that, you can start and spice and tea plantation tours that include visits to the vast plantations and the factories of production. Take out time to take a stroll through the town of Ooty and interact with the local people.

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Stay Options
There is no dearth of fine accommodation in Ooty. Hotel Savoy, run by the Taj Group of Hotels is a heritage hotel here. Famous three star hotels in Ooty include Sullivan Court, Hotel Sinclairs, Holiday Inn Gem Park, Nahar Hotel etc.


Getting There
Coimbatore, at a distance of 105 km, is the nearest airport from Ooty. The airport operates regular flights to places like Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin, Trivandrum etc. There are regular train services from Chennai to Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam, you can take the Swiss diesel trains to get to Ooty. Or, you can also take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Ooty from Mettupalayam. Road routes are also well established and there are regular buses to Ooty from Bangalore (300 km), Mysore (170 km), Coimbatore (105 km), Calicut (187 km), Cochin (281 km) etc.