Introduction
Located in the mountainous range called the Nilgiris, Ooty provokes hordes of tourist from all over the world. Positioned at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, it lies 7500 ft above sea level. Nature outspreads itself in and around Ooty in a heap of profiles, each one with a discrete vastness and peculiarity. The landscape is marked by bounteous hills, covered with thick vegetation, hills and plateaus. Lofty mountains, dense forests, sprawling gardens and tea estates are waiting to greet you with open arms. Nilgiris is a part of western ghats. There are three major places to visit in these ghats namely Kothagiri, Coonoor and Ooty. Out of these three, Ooty is of prime importance because of its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. The vast Tea estates of Ooty have added charm to their beauty.

Location : In Mountain Ranges Nilgiris
Area : 30.67 sq km
Trip Highlights : Ooty Lake
Ideal time to visit : April - June & September - October
Languages : Tamil & English
STD Code : 423
Climate : Summer (Max - 25ºC) & Winter (Max 21ºC)
Best time to visit : April - June & September - October


Ooty Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest airport Coimbatore is located 89 kms away from Ooty.
Railway Station :	Ooty railway station is located 2kms from the City Centre and the other railway station is at Mettupalayam which is 46 kms from this place.
Bus Station :	Tamil Nadu has a very good network of roads. The state comprises of many highways connecting to far-away places.

Tourist Attractions in Ooty
Ooty Lake
Built in 1845, this lake is a popular among all the tourists. It was constructed by the British ruler John Sullivan. You can enjoy boating here here with your loved ones.

Ooty Botanical Gardens
These government gardens were laid out in 1847. These fantabulous gardens are maintained by the Horticultural Department of the state. These gardens have 650 species of plants and trees.

Lamb's Rock
A wonderful picnic spot and perfect for clicking pictures with your family and friends. It offers the beauty of tea estates and plains of Coimbatore.

Avalanche
A marvellous place which is not be missed by any visitor. It provides a great opportunity of trekking and a dam called as, Canada dam can be seen from this spot.

Shopping Centres in Ooty
Ooty shopping can be a memorable experience for you. You can buy a good variety of tea and coffee packets, hand-made chocolates, aromatis oils, handicrafts of Tamil, jewelery and some stone crafts. You would love to see the Co-Operative super market and Municipal Market there as they are quiet reasonable and possess a good variety. You can also visit handicrafts showroom and Govt. Emporia to satisfy yourself.

Famous Hotels in Ooty
Enjoy the pleasant climate and scenic beauty of Ooty in addition to the hotel services provided by Ooty hotels. Ooty hotels cater to the needs of their clients with full devotion.

Nearby Gateways
Moving away from Ooty can be a great fun. Ooty excursions provide ample amount of opportunity to enjoy yourself and keep it as a remembrance forever.

Coimbatore (80 km)
Mysore (155 km)
Calicut (187 km)
Bangalore (290 km)
Kochi (281 km)