Welcome to Ooty
One of the reasons people like to visit hill stations is that, they not only offer respite from the dust and pollution of the city but also give people a chance to see the undefiled beauty of nature. The green hills, the cascading waterfalls and sparkling brooks, all make the hill stations a delight for the eyes of the city-weary. Ooty is an ideal hill station since it offers all this and much more.
Fondly called as Queen of Hill stations, Ooty or Udhagamandalam is located in the Nilgiri mountain range (also called as Blue Mountain).The name of the place is derived from the Toda word ‘othakal-mund’ literally meaning the house of single stone.
Ooty is the Headquarters of Nilgiris district and is the largest and the most important hill station in South India. This hill station is located at the tri junction of Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
To feel the touch of nature, Ooty is a right spot for the lover of nature.
Ooty is renowned for its scenic Beauty and excellent climate conditions. The natural surroundings of Ooty include landscapes, dense forest reserves and national parks. This hill station is popular for it’s tea as well as oil extraction industry .Like Icing on a cake Ooty adds Pride to Nilgiris mountain Range.
WeatherThe hill experiences pleasant weather throughout the year. The summers are generally cool with a temperature variance 25 and 10 degrees C. The most ideal time to visit Ooty is between February to May and September to November. Annual Tea and Tourism Festival is held in Ooty in the month of January, when tea lovers from all over the world converge.
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| The nearest Airport is Coimbatore International airport. There are direct trains to Ooty from Chennai. Traveling to Ooty. Also trains are available from Coimbatore to Ooty. Another option would be to travel to Coimbatore by train and take a cab or bus from Coimbatore. Buses are frequently available from Coimbatore. | ||
