Nilgiris Tourism

Nilgiris the blue mountain rage of Tamilnadu is a most enchanting tourist spot in Tamilnadu. This mountain rage has the Ooty hills.

It is located in the Blue Mountains (Nilgiri hills) of the Western Ghats and popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations". The weather in Ooty is always cloudy, raining or freezing cold. The weather, high altitude, natural exuberance, and intoxicatingly fresh air make this place a perfect destination for spending holidays during summers. The Botanical garden and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary will drive you to save and safeguard nature. For showcasing the rich heritage of flora, the annual flower show is organized every year during the month of May at the Botanical garden. It is one of the spectacular events of the year. The beautifully enveloped silence of the Dottabetta peak will give you a sense of satisfaction. The interesting history of ancient India and arts & culture is preserved in the Government Museum which paves a way for learning and fun as well.

Ooty is known for its lovely ambiance. The climate here is cool throughout the year and so it is the most preferred honeymoon spot in India. During winter seasons the temperature may fall down to 10 degree Celsius. The best season time at Ooty is during the months of April to June, as these are the summer vacation time for all kids. If you want to relish the beauty of Ooty without the tourist crowd then plan your trip during the months of September to November.

explore the great outdoors around Ooty

Air

The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, that's about 105 km from Ooty and is well connected by flights from various cities in India.

Rail

Ooty is connected by toy train services with Mettupalayam (46km), which is well connected to major cities in India.

Road

Motorable roads connect Ooty with major cities in India.

Car Hire

Hiring a car with a Driver is possible at the airport and from Most Hotels: Tamilnadu Tourism car rental services stand out for their quality, unique experience & best customer service. (Address: No-342, Poonga Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Po, Coimbatore - 641014; Contact: 0422-2570616, +91 9600752666; www.tamilnadutourism.com)

How to get here?

By air

Coimbatore airport (CJB) to Ooty - 88 km (approximate hours of travel)

Bangalore airport (BLR) to Ooty- 295 km (approximate hours of travel)

From airport, you can avail a taxi or bus from there to reach Ooty which takes approximately 2.5 hrs. drive)

By train

Mettupalyam to Ooty - 40 kilometres.

There are trains from Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore and Bangalore connecting Mettupalyam.

Popular trains

Ooty Udagamandalam Passenger train

Mettupalyam Udagamandalam Passenger train

Mangalore Mail

Mangalore Express

After reaching, take a taxi from the railway junction

By Bus

Government and luxury buses from Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai are available and it takes 6 hours to reach Ooty.

Take time to spend a week in this paradise and you will definitely want to come back!