About Ooty
Ooty (officially Udhagamandalam) sits at 2,240 meters in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and has been a beloved hill retreat since the British colonial era. Known as the "Queen of Hill Stations," Ooty combines natural beauty with colonial-era charm, tea estates and a cool climate that offers relief from South India's heat year-round.
The famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — winds its way through 16 tunnels and 250 bridges from Mettupalayam to Ooty, offering a scenic journey that is considered one of the best train rides in India.
Top Things to Do in Ooty
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) — UNESCO Heritage toy train from Mettupalayam or Coonoor to Ooty
- Ooty Lake — Scenic boating on the man-made lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees
- Government Botanical Gardens — 22-hectare garden with 1,000+ plant species and a fossilized tree trunk
- Doddabetta Peak — Highest peak in Nilgiris (2,637m) with panoramic views
- Rose Garden — India's largest rose garden with 20,000+ varieties
- Tea Factory & Museum — See how Nilgiri tea is processed and taste fresh varieties
- Coonoor Day Trip — Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock and Dolphin's Nose viewpoint
Ooty with Coonoor — Our Weekend Package
We combine Ooty and Coonoor into one perfect 2-day weekend trip — ideal for working professionals who want to escape the city, enjoy cool mountain air and return refreshed by Sunday evening.