Ooty

Situated amidst the beautiful blue mountains of southern India, the hill station of Ooty will alleviate all your tension and stress, and soothe your stung up nerves. There is something special about this place that attracts tourists from all around the globe. Year after year, it draws tourists, adventure enthusiasts, honeymooners and the film industry like bees to nectar.

Ooty is the capital city of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. Nestling in the lap of majestic hills like Doddabetta, Snowdon, Elk Hill and Club Hill, Ooty will surprise you with a lot more than you expect. These hills are part of the Nilgiri ranges that are really the meeting point for the Western and the Eastern Ghats. Ooty Tourism is popular across the world and you are going to enjoy the best holiday when you are in this place. Apart from just the scenic view of the place, you also have some amazing shopping and adventurous sports to enjoy here.

The great charm of Ooty is not so much the specific tourist destination; it is, in fact, the long lovely walks that it offers. The scenic beauty of Nilgiri Hills attracts a large number of tourists every year because of its magnificence, fantastic valleys and brilliant waterfalls. For every mountain lover, the very idea of travelling to the city known as the Queen of the Hills holds an allure like no other. Some of the popular places to visit here are Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The world famous hill resort of Ootacamund (lovingly called Ooty) the only one of its kind in South India, is situated in these hills.

For sports and adventure lovers, Ooty can be your best choice as the place offers various activities like hiking and riding to fishing for trout and playing tennis and snooker. The Ooty Gymkhana Club, Race Course, etc are few of the hotspots for escapade freaks.

Everyone who has ever been to Ooty knows that once you're in the city, a visit to the famous Doddabetta Peak is a must. The Dodabetta Peak trail is flanked by towering Eucaplytus trees, offering you uninterrupted views of the luxuriant valley.
Ooty is also home to lots of tea estates that add more to the beauty of the area. The pleasant weather all year long is also the major reason why tourist head to the hills in the summers. The tea plantations and coffee plantations of Ooty tour are going to be the best part of your travel here.

You are going to love the climate of Ooty as it is ideal an ideal choice for all season. The temperature may sometimes go below 5 degree C as well. So, those who enjoy sudden climatic changes will enjoy being in Ooty.
A year wise break up of different seasons in Ooty is given below

Summer
The summer season in Ooty is from March to June. The weather can be attributed as pleasant during this time although days can be hot sometimes. The season plays host for a number of tourist activities and attractions. There are a number of fruit shows, flower shows as well as other allures and interests for the visitors.

Monsoon
The monsoon season in Ooty starts in July and continues till September. The rainfall is usually high and can make your sightseeing experience a little difficult, although, the town gets beautifully transferred into an abode of freshness and greenery. The temperature falls sharply and cool breeze brings in an element of pleasantness in the weather.

Winter
The month of October brings in the onset of winter season and the season lasts till February. This is one of the best times to enjoy the real charm of Ooty with cool temperatures and delightful weather.
Ooty has an excellent public transportation system that makes getting around convenient and easy. Once you get a sense of the map, you'll have no problem zipping from one part of the town to another.