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Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India

Ooty (Udhagamandalam), the "Queen of the Nilgiris", sits at roughly 2,240 m in the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu. Known for its colonial charm, tea gardens, botanical gardens, Ooty Lake and the UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, it enjoys a pleasant climate year-round.
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State: Tamil Nadu Famous for: Nilgiri Mountain Railway Nearest transport: Coimbatore International Airport (~88 km) is the nearest airport. 📚 Read our full travel guide →

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StateTamil Nadu
Famous forNilgiri Mountain Railway
Nearest transportCoimbatore International Airport (~88 km) is the nearest airport.
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About Ooty

Ooty (Udhagamandalam), the "Queen of the Nilgiris", sits at roughly 2,240 m in the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu. Known for its colonial charm, tea gardens, botanical gardens, Ooty Lake and the UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, it enjoys a pleasant climate year-round.

Why Visit Ooty

The UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, rolling tea gardens, the Government Botanical Garden, boating on Ooty Lake, and a trek to Doddabetta Peak — South India's best-known hill station.

Best Time to Visit

Roughly October to June, with cool, misty weather. Summer (April–June) is popular but crowded; the monsoon brings rain. The Flower Show is usually held in May.

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What is Ooty famous for? ▼
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, tea gardens, the botanical garden and Ooty Lake, and its cool Nilgiri-hills climate.
How do I reach Ooty? ▼
Fly to Coimbatore (~88 km) or take a train to Mettupalayam, then ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway or drive up.
What is the best time to visit Ooty? ▼
Roughly October to June; summer is popular but crowded, while the monsoon brings rain.
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