Visit Ooty
- Horse
- Unesco World Heritage
- Park and garden
Ooty: How to get there?
3 1/2 hours from Coimbatore by busOoty: See when to go?
All year roundOoty: For how long?
2 to 3 daysLearn more about your destination
Ooty Holidays
Ooty, which is actually named Udhagamandalam, is the capital of the province of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu. The city serves as a vacation spot for many Indians who come to enjoy the cool climate of the surrounding area.
Ooty: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
A Tamil Nadu mountain station established at the beginning of the 19th Century by British colonists and surrounded by tea plantations, Ooty has stunning scenery that's perfect for walks.
My suggestion
Sit down to a cup of tea in the restaurant/cafe with an English garden - a trip back in time guaranteed!
Ooty, which is actually named Udhagamandalam, is the capital of the province of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu. The city serves as a vacation spot for many Indians who come to enjoy the cool climate of the surrounding area.
My suggestion
If you go to Ooty, you really must take the Nilgiris mountain railway. The route that this train takes goes through the surrounding mountains and allows for amazing views of the region.
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