Holidays in Ooty
Ooty is a popular hill station in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. Popularly called the Queen of the Hills, your holiday in Ooty is sure to be a memorable one. Indian Holiday offers travel packages to Ooty. Surrounded by tall eucalyptus trees, Ooty has a stunning landscape. A holiday in Ooty is about enjoying nature and getting some relief from the heat of the plains. The best time for a holiday in Ooty is from June to February. Cold winds blow from the beginning of October, announcing the onset of winter. This is the ideal season for a honeymoon. From December to January you will find the temperatures dropping to 0 degrees.
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How to reach Ooty
The miniature train ride to Ooty is undoubtedly the most romantic way of getting here. These miniature trains enjoy a World Heritage status. You can travel from Mettupalayam to Ooty in five hours, covering a distance of 46 km. You need to get prior bookings for these trains during peak season.
Ooty remains accessible from Karnataka by train and bus. There is a route through Gudalur and another via Masingudi. Direct buses to Ooty ply from Chennai, Pondicherry, Kodaikanal and Kochi.
Where to stay in OotyConsidered a top tourist destination in India, Ooty has a number of hotels and resorts. For a carefree and affordable stay in Ooty, get hotel bookings from Indian Holiday.
- Club Mahindra Resort
- Fortune Sullivan Court
- Hill Country Resort
- Fernhills Palace
- Hotel Lakeview
- Hotel Darshan
Top Ooty attractions
Sightseeing is an integral part of a holiday in Ooty. The sprawling grasslands, the placid lakes and the cultural sites bring domestic and international tourists here. These are some of the prominent places of visit during your holiday in Ooty:
- Ooty Botanical Garden - Spread across 55 acres, this botanical garden is among the prime attractions of Ooty. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, the fossil of a tree dating 20 million years ago and century old plants are of great interest.
- Ooty Lake - The 2.5-meter long Ooty Lake is the ideal place to enjoy boating. For those interested in fishing, this is the place to be. You need to get prior permission though.
- Dodabetta Peak - This peak, situated at an altitude of 2,623 meters, is the highest point in the Nilgiri district. It is a 10 km drive from Ooty and a popular spot for honeymooners and nature lovers.
Shopping in Ooty
Shopping is an important part of any holiday! Ooty is a fun place to shop when you know what to buy. You can pick up woolen garments from the Tibetan market opposite the Ooty Botanical Garden. Or you can shop for tea, embroidered shawls and natural eucalyptus oil at the Lower Bazaar Road and Municipal Market.
Things to do in Ooty Some must-dos during your stay in Ooty are:- Horse riding
- Day trip to Mudumalai
- Sightseeing tours
- Boating on the Ooty Lake
- Trekking in the hills
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