OOTY

"Queen of the Nilgiris"

Ooty Tourism
Nestled in between misty mountains and cotton clouds, Ooty or Ootakamund is popularly referred to as the "Queen of the hills". The
Nilgiris or the "Blue mountains" are one of the major attractions of the hill station. The striking winding roads, the hill atop gardens
and miniature toy train add to the already mesmerising scenery. On a clear day with bright sunlight, the tinsel town looks as
picturesque as a scenery from a colourful children?s book!

It is situated at an altitude of 2, 240 mt above sea level and is thus a delightful honeymoon spot. One can notice a marvelous
change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty
mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes.

This Guide includes :

About Ooty | Suggested Itinerary | Commuting tips | Top places to visit | Hotels | Restaurants | Related Stories

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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Reach Coimbatore early in the morning and get a bus or taxi to Ooty. There check into your hotel and gear up for the day.
Head out straight to Avalanche lake, a natural reservoir surrounded by hills and a thin forest line, is a fun destination for trekking,
camping and kayaking. It has amazing scenic beauty and natural touch. Head back to Doddabetta Peak, which presents most of
the Ooty below with a marvellous sunset, which must be enjoyed with a cup of tea with your family and friends.
Day 2: Take a 2 hour govt. safari by the forest department to get to the amazing Upper Bhavani Lake, which is 20 km away from
Ooty. Return to the city to visit the botanical garden, which is full of various species of plants and trees and a must visit for the
nature lover and a photographer. Later visit the Wax World Museum and Dodabetta Tea Museum. Spend the evening at St.
Stephen's church and the Ooty city market to know more of the culture.
Day 3: Visit the nearby Elk hill by a hired vehicle and enjoy the morning at the divine temple here. By noon be back in the city and
reach the station. Cross check the Toy Train timings to Mettupalayam. If time is left, visit the nearby Murugan temple which is just at
the walking distance from the station. Otherwise enjoy the 2 pm Toy Train to Mettupalayam. On the way, you would come across
the most beautiful falls and bridges ever.

Commuting in Ooty
One can hire a cab or rickshaw on day to day basis.

Top 10 places to visit in Ooty

1. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Cost : First Class: INR 205
Second Class: INR 30
Must
Visit Unreserved Category: INR 15

The Toy Train, covering a distance of total 46 km in a span of 5 hours, takes

one through a truly spectacular journey filled with picturesque views enroute.

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2. Ooty Lake
Open Time : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost : INR 10,
Camera: INR 20

Ooty Lake lies at a distance of approximately 2 km from Ooty city in the

district Nilgiris. The beautiful lake is spread over an area of 65 acres, and
its foundation was laid down by John Sullivan who was the collector of
Coimbatore in 1824. The Lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and
greenery all around. One can also spot numerous streams coming out
through the hills. This is a perfect place to capture for people who are
genuinely interested in photography. The lake is filled with beautiful water
birds with the exotic Nilgiri mountain ranges in the background.

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3. Ooty Botanical Gardens
Open Time : 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Cost : Adults: INR 30,
Kids: INR 20,
Photography: INR 50,
Videography: INR 100

The botanical Gardens of Ooty are one of the most sought after and famous
tourist destinations in the whole of India. It is located on the hillock of Ooty
which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.

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4. Ooty Rose Gardens

Open Time : All days of the week: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost : INR 20 per person, INR 30 per still camera, INR 75 per camcorder

Rose garden lies in the heart and soul of Ooty.The construction stays to be
magnificent and there are small tunnels made wherein the roses are
planted.

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5. Thread Garden
Open Time : 9:00 - 17:00
The thread garden at Ooty is a popular tourist spot that exhibits some of the
most magnificent and exquisite collection of artificial flowers and plants, all
made by the expert hands of the skilful artists by using JUST thread.

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6. Trekking
Ooty, once the summer capital of the British in India, is bestowed with the
bounty of nature. A favorite sport of the area, trekking has gained admiration
with the tourists in the recent years.

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7. Dolphin's Nose
This is a unique natural site where a protruding rock looks like a dolphin's
nose! Climbing up to the spot might require some effort, but it is totally worth
it! From this point, one can catch the breathtaking view of the Catherine falls
hundreds of meters below and also of the Coonoor stream meeting the
Kotogiri stream.

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8. Kalhatti Falls, Bellikkal

Open Time : Best time to visit: Oct to May
Cost : no entry fee

Kalhatti falls is called as 'Bird Watcher's Paradise' as it gives you a bird

point view of the whole valley. The lovely beauty and calm atmosphere of the
place makes it the best for spending vacations and for short trips. (br) The
lake is also a very important attraction of Bellikkal which is surrounded by
lush greenery and it is the source of fresh drinking water. Elephants visit this
lake frequently which becomes a great sight for the travelers. Travelers can
have a long walk on the shore of the lake which will offer them a memorable
experience till the end of the day.

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9. Emerald Lake
Cost : No entry fee

Emerald lake is an exquisite lake in the upper plateau region of the Nilgiri
hills. It is a part of the silent valley and is beside the Red hill nature resort
which is a best picnic place of the region.

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10. Tiger Hill

One of the most mesmerizing destinations in Ooty is the Tiger Hill. This
exotic spot lies to the east of the hill station and towards the lower end of the
Doddabetta peak.

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Other places near Ooty

Coonoor Wayanad Bandipur National Park

Coimbatore Madumalai Kotagiri

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Restaurants in Ooty

Nahar's Sidewalk Cafe

Italian
11AM- 10:30PM
INR 600 For Two for two
For someone who loves Italian food, this place has some amazing pastas and pizzas The desserts also are a must try when here.
Commercial Road, 52-A, Charing Cross, Ooty - 643 001, Ooty, India

Jothi Vilas
Indian
INR 500 For Two for two
This beautiful place in Ooty serves food from all across the country. Their specialties are Idli Sambar, Poori Bhaji and Vara Pav.
#82/C2, Kotagiri Road, Kil kodappmund, Ooty 643001, India

Earl's Secret
Continental
INR 500 For Two for two
This place is truly amazing in terms of its breathtaking view and sumptuous food. While the breakfast buffet has many options, the lamb
steak and chicken are highly recommended.
Havelock Road, King's Cliff Hotel, Ooty 643001, India

Hotel Pankaj Bhojanalya

Indian
11AM- 11PM
INR 300 For Two for two
They serve some lovely home cooked food in a pleasant ambience. The prices are reasonable too.
1st FLOOR, BHARATHIAR BUILDING, Charring Cross, Ooty 643001, India

Hyderabad Biryani House

Indian
11AM- 11PM
Famous among the non vegetarians, they are known to have the best biryani in town. It is a small place. Good service adds to the nice
experience.
Walsham Road, Ooty 643001, India

Top Budget Hotels in Ooty

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