Ooty Travel Guide
Ooty, also known as the “Queen of Hill Stations”, is one of the most popular hill destinations in South India. Located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is famous for cool climate, tea gardens, colonial charm and scenic lakes.
📍 Quick Facts
StateTamil Nadu
Famous ForTea gardens & cool climate
Ideal Duration2–3 Days
LanguagesTamil, English
🌦 Live Weather & Network
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel (good)
🌐 InternetGood 4G in town
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – JunBest sightseeing season
Mar – MayPeak summer crowd
Jul – SepMonsoon greenery
FestivalsSummer Festival (May)
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏞 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Ooty LakeBoating & views
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Botanical GardenColonial-era garden
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Doddabetta PeakHighest point
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Nilgiri Toy TrainUNESCO heritage ride
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South Indian MealsDosa & rice meals
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Homestyle FoodComfort meals
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Tea & SnacksNilgiri tea
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Bakery ItemsOoty chocolates
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Homemade ChocolatesFamous Ooty item
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Tea & SpicesLocal produce
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Woolen ClothesCold weather wear
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Local MarketsCharing Cross
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Nature WalksTea plantations
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PhotographyMisty hills
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Toy Train RideScenic journey
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RelaxationCool climate stay
🗺 Suggested Ooty Itinerary
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Day 1Ooty Lake · Botanical Garden
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Day 2Doddabetta · Tea estates
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Day 3Toy Train · Local markets
🚆 How to Reach Ooty
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Coimbatore Airport85 km
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Mettupalayam StationToy train start
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RoadScenic ghat drive
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Taxi₹2500+
🏨 Where to Stay in Ooty
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget
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Savoy – IHCL SeleQtionsColonial luxury
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Fernhills PalaceHeritage stay
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Sinclairs RetreatPopular hotel
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Fortune Resort Sullivan CourtComfort stay
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Guest HousesAffordable rooms
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HomestaysLocal experience
🍴 Popular Food Places
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Earl’s SecretContinental cuisine
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Hyderabad Biryani HouseIndian food
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Tea CafésHill view cafés
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Local EateriesSouth Indian meals
📍 Nearby Destinations
🏞
Coonoor · 19 kmTea town
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WellingtonQuiet cantonment
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Mudumalai · 67 kmWildlife sanctuary
👕 What to Wear
Light jackets & sweaters
Comfortable walking shoes
Rainwear (monsoon)
Warm night clothing
🎉 Festivals
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Ooty Summer FestivalFlower shows
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DiwaliTown celebrations
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Local Cultural EventsSeasonal