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Hill StationTamil Nadu
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Queen of Hill Stations — Nilgiri Blue Mountains
Add Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to my tripRecommended
4 days
Best time
April – June,
Entry fee
₹30
Food / day
₹450
About
Perched at 2,240m in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is Tamil Nadu's most famous hill station. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (UNESCO Heritage toy train), tea gardens, Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, and Doddabetta peak are the highlights.
Must-see highlights
Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train
Doddabetta Peak
Botanical Gardens
Ooty Lake boating
Tea factory visit
Pykara waterfalls
Emerald Lake & Avalanche valley
Toda tribal hut village
Coonoor Sims Park
Lamb's Rock & Lady Canning's Seat
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (40km)
Rose Garden
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ooty (Nilgiri Mountain Railway) 0km · Coimbatore International Airport 88km
Nearby attractions
Doddabetta PeakPykara Lake & FallsMudumalai National ParkCoonoorStone HouseAvalanche Lake
How to get here
Coimbatore → Mettupalayam (then toy train to Ooty)
train · 5h total
₹300
approx.
Bengaluru → Ooty
bus · 6h
₹350
approx.
Coimbatore → Ooty
cab · 2.5h
₹2,000
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
April – June, September – November
Nearest Transport
Ooty (Nilgiri Mountain Railway)0 km
Coimbatore International Airport88 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹7,000/night
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