What is Ooty famous for?

The stunning Ooty is renowned for its tea plantations. It is also known for its tourism and attracts numerous tourists every year. 

Places to be visited in Ooty

1. Government Botanical Garden

The Government Botanical Garden is one of the major attractions in Ooty. It is a beautiful garden and one can find numerous flowers here that are truly a delight to the eyes. Todas are the local tribes of Ooty and live in bamboo huts with thatched roofs that are in a semi-barrel shape and have no windows. Check out these Toda huts will surely give you a lifetime experience.

2. Pykara Village

Visit Pykara village that holds fabulous Pykara waterfall and Pykara lake. Enjoy speedboat rides here available at the lake. Just stroll here amid the pine trees and enjoy a picnic with the family.

Things to do in Ooty

Plan a trip to the beautiful Ooty for a memorable vacation. Visit the Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint that is a serene tourist spot situated 1550 meters above sea level. Get a view of tea plantations from here. Head towards the Doddabetta Peak that is the highest in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 8606 feet.

This stunning peak offers serene views of the region and has a Telescope house to let tourists catch fascinating views of the surrounding Nilgiri area. Trek to this peak as it is a paradise for trekkers. Another lake is the Upper Bhavani Lake that is one of the reserved areas in Ooty where one has to go by Forest department vehicles after the Avalanche check post. Enjoy camping, fishing and rafting at Avalanche lake. 

Another famous place for camping is Masinagudi that is known for camping. Enjoy here the pleasure of jungle river bathing and wildlife camping in the wilderness. Visit the Emerald Lake that is a paradise for nature lovers. Enjoy a picnic here with your family.

Visit the Tea Museum that is surrounded by lush green tea plantations. This museum has several shops that sell a variety of tea leaves, teacups, plates. Visit the stunning Catherine Waterfall that is truly an awesome place to visit in Ooty. 

Pay a visit to the Mariamman temple that is located in the main market of Ooty. It is named after the Hindu Goddess of Rain. Visit this place in April when annual festivities are organized here in this beautiful temple. This temple flaunts the stunning work of architecture. Adventure junkies can head towards Kotagiri. The hill is situated at a height of 5890 ft. Just spend a night here to enjoy camping in the woods. Enjoy the Glenmorgan trek that is truly a paradise for trekkers.

This trek is located about 16 km away from Ooty and begins from Patthar village. Once reaching here enjoy the serene views of Bokkapuram, Masinagudi, and Mudumalai sanctuary. The trails of the trek take one through dense forests and thickets of Eucalyptus and finally ends at the Pykara junction. With so many things to do here, Ooty offers one of the surreal experiences that you cannot afford to miss out on. 

Major Markets

Here is a list of some famous markets that one can shop from- Lower Bazaar road, Commercial road, Upper Bazaar Road, Charring Cross, Ooty Municipal market, and Tibetan market.

Where to Stay in Ooty

Ooty is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation. The tour will be a comfortable experience for the travelers as there are several cheap and luxury hotels, resorts, and homestays available for them amidst nature. One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

How to reach Ooty

Air: One can easily reach Ooty by air as Coimbatore has the nearest airport at a distance of around 100 km from Ooty. It is well connected with prominent cities like- Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Calicut.

Rail: One can even reach here by train as Coimbatore, and Tripura is the nearest station that has connectivity to Mettupalayam from where one can get the Ooty Toy train to reach Ooty and few other minor stations. The Coimbatore is also connected to all the prominent cities of parts of the country. 

Road: Travelers planning a trip to Ooty can reach here by road. The road trip from any state is quite picturesque. The Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty road is the most traveled and well maintained. The Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation buses along with some other private buses connect the beautiful hill station Ooty with prominent neighboring cities like- Bangalore, Chennai, and Mysore. NH 209 and NH 275 connects Bangalore with Ooty. 

Distance from Major cities

Distance from Delhi- 2459.7km
Distance from Mumbai- 1134.5km
Distance from Bangalore- 265.2km
Distance from Coonoor- 20.2km

Best time to visit Ooty

One can plan a trip to Ooty throughout the year as the weather is salubrious and is perfect for exploring, but the best time to visit Ooty is between October to June when one can even indulge in outdoor activities.

Summer

Summer is witnessed in the months between March to June with the maximum temperature going to 31°C. It is a perfect time to explore the land. 

Monsoon

The monsoon starts here from July to September. Travelers who love the rainy season can head to this place. One can enjoy a great time here in this monsoon season too. 

Winter

The Winter season from October to March is witnessed with the temperature going below 15°C. Visit this beautiful place this season as it is the perfect time for sightseeing.