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About Ooty

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Lying in the green Western Ghats of India, Ooty is a resort town known for its natural beauty. This city in Tamil Nadu offers stretches of tea plantations, glimmering lakes and a wide number of activities for all those who visit.

Every Ooty itinerary has a mention of Ooty Lake – an artificial lake built for the purpose of fishing. Here, you can rent a boat and spend some time admiring views of the surrounding greenery. Emerald Lake, another beautiful location, boasts unparalleled views of tea plantations. Try to visit around sunset or sunrise to witness the setting or rising sun. You can briefly stop at Avalanche Lake, formed by a landslide and encircled by green hills. The tranquility and stunning views of this location make it an ideal picnic spot.

Owing to its idyllic location in the laps of the Nilgiris, Ooty abounds in natural resources. Deer Park, located a few kilometres from Ooty Lake, is a place for wildlife enthusiasts to spot a variety of deer species, like sambar and chital. With stretching fields of green and an array of flora, this park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in India. You can also make your way to Mukurthi National Park, a popular trekking site with various streams and rivers. You’ll be able to see flocks of birds and animals near the water from your position atop the watchtowers located inside the park.

Tonight

From £10 per night

Next weekend

From £19 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency Rs. 1,000 = £9.02
Language English
Average weekend price £35 per night
Average weekday price £38 per night
Typical stay 1 night

Ooty reviews

What other travellers say about Ooty

10

Ooty was one of the excellent sightseeing place in your...

6 September 2024

Ooty was one of the excellent sightseeing place in your future. If you have in your bucket list you should not have to make delay you had to make fast to fulfill your enjoyment. It was such a wonderful place for sightseeing. You can breath clean air and there was many surprise for your eyes. I love Ooty.

Anonymous
10

Ooty is such a beautiful place.

29 July 2024

Ooty is such a beautiful place. The villages were filled with so many kind people, amazing food and INCREDIBLE scenery. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend anyone visit Ooty if you want a nice relaxing getaway with breathtaking views.

Naomi
Naomi United States
2.0

Ooty is place where quality or standard are low ,even if u...

29 June 2024

Ooty is place where quality or standard are low ,even if u book a five star or a zero star property the caretakers are cheaters For 10 to 12 km in a day charges are 1800 /- for a dirty swift desire and if you ask for a clean vehicle the charges can be triple People are not good

Anonymous Bangladesh
10

For someone trying to escape the Summer heat should travel...

15 June 2024

For someone trying to escape the Summer heat should travel to the Queen of Hills i.e. OOTY ! It's not only peacefull and beautiful but also is a melting pot of cultures. Loved the tea estates, chocolate factory, tea factory and the people there are very kind too.

Azarias
Azarias India
4.0

Very expensive lodges are worst people visiting more but...

17 May 2024

Very expensive lodges are worst people visiting more but facility is very less worst traffic jam. Flowers show in botanical Garden was a scam for entrance ticket rs 150 was expensive for family.. All items expensive like homemade chocolate, oils, etc etc

Anonymous
6.0

Hindi speaking people should avoid Ooty.

29 April 2024

Hindi speaking people should avoid Ooty. Tamilians are highly uncooperative. They loot outsiders. Very arrogant towards non Tamilian Auto people loot u by charging 120 Rs for any small distance of 1/2 kilometer.

Chandrashekhar
Chandrashekhar

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