Ooty has been the hot spot destination amongst film makers with people being a witness to the splendor of the place in movies, since long. As a matter of fact Ooty has much to offer from travel and tourism point of view. This strikingly green hill station is perched amidst the Nilgiri hills. Also known by various names like Udhamadalam and Ootacamund, Ooty is the most popular, name with which this hill station is renowned. The rich tea and coffee plantations and trees like eucalyptus, pine and wattle, add to its glory.

Credit goes to British, who discovered the heavenly spot in 1800s. The influence of the colonial era is till quite evident here, as the market places showcase items like rolled cigars, chocolate and cheese. While the climate is pleasant, the hill station offers a variety of sports and adventure activities to indulge in. One can enjoy horse riding, trekking, hang gliding, golfing, billiards and snooker, fishing, boating, horse racing, et al. Moreover, the Flower Festival held in the month of May, showcases many cultural programs and is also a crowd puller.

Tourist Attractions of Ooty

Apart from nature galore, Ooty has lot to offer to the tourists, who flock the place every year. Some of the major tourist attractions include Botanical Gardens, which is abode to many exquisite species of plants and trees. The beauty of this garden is inexplicable. It hosts the Flower Show in May every year and even houses a fossil tree trunk. Ooty Lake is another option to relish the natural beauty of the surroundings as it serves a perfect picnic spot. One can enjoy boating in the lake and indulge in other relaxing activities.

Dodabetta Peak is the highest summit in the entire district and provides a spectacular panoramic view of the valley. The art and history lovers can go for a stroll to the Government Museum, which showcases tribal artifacts, district's ecological details and representative sculptural arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu. Last but not the least, the St Stephen's Church located here, is one of the oldest churches in Nilgiris and attracts tourists because of its beautiful glass paintings.

How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is located at Coimbatore, which lies at a distance of around 100 km from Ooty. There are regular flights from here to major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, etc.

By Rail: The Ooty railway station is a small junction, around 2 km from the city. The 'Nilgiri toy train' connects it to Mettupalayam, which is the nearest broad-gauge railway station. Coimbatore is the major broad-gauge junction, nearby.

By Road: Ooty has a well maintained network of roads, which link it to major cities in the state and the country. Good motorable roads and regular bus service make Ooty quite accessible for tourists.