Ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Mettupalayam to Ooty 3 hrs
Experience a UNESCO World Heritage toy train journey through scenic hills.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Tamil and English
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Near Ooty Lake
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Varkey
Ooty Chocolates
South Indian Thali
Filter Coffee
When to visit Ooty
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April, May
Busiest: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
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Jan80
Cool, clear, pleasant
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Feb85
Mild, sunny, pleasant
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Mar80
Pleasant, warming up
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Apr90
Warm, peak season
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May90
Warm, peak season
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Jun60
Monsoon begins, rainy
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Jul40
Heavy monsoon rains
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Aug50
Moderate rain, misty
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Sept75
Post-monsoon, pleasant
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Oct85
Cool, clear, pleasant
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Nov70
Cooler, occasional rain
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Dec75
Cold, clear, festive
Things to do in Ooty
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 6 of 6 places ·
Best in the morning
3 places
Explore Government Botanical Gardens
Central Ooty 2 hrs
Wander through diverse flora and a fossilized tree trunk.
Visit Doddabetta Peak
Doddabetta 1.5 hrs
Gaze at panoramic views of the Nilgiri Hills from the highest point.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Boating on Ooty Lake
Ooty Lake 1 hr
Enjoy a tranquil boat ride on the artificial Ooty Lake.
Stroll through Ooty Rose Garden
Central Ooty 1.5 hrs
Admire thousands of rose varieties in a terraced garden.
Any time of day
1 place
Discover the Ooty Tea Museum
Doddabetta 1 hr
Learn about tea processing and enjoy a fresh brew.
Practical ratings
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