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Just over the border in Tamil Nadu, this former grand hill station (complete with golf course and race track) remains popular with Indian tourists enjoying the cool air.
Though the centre of Ooty retains a certain charm, the countryside is spectacular and we recommend you stay outside the town for a peaceful experience.
Blue Mountain Railway
Ooty can be reached by road but the sedate, four-hour journey from Mettupalayam along the narrow-gauge Blue Mountain Railway, is a must for railway enthusiasts.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Ooty
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Ooty, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Ooty
- Wayanad 33 miles away
- Palakkad 45 miles away
- Nagarhole National Park 59 miles away
- Mysore 63 miles away
- Tellicherry 85 miles away
- Kothamangalam 94 miles away
- Munnar 95 miles away
- Coorg 96 miles away
- Kerala 99 miles away
- Cochin 106 miles away
- Neeleshwar 123 miles away
- Bangalore 125 miles away
- Mararikulam 128 miles away
- The Backwaters 133 miles away
- Belur & Halebid 134 miles away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 138 miles away
- Madurai 142 miles away
- Trichy 143 miles away
- Chettinad 169 miles away
- Tanjore 172 miles away
- Kovalam 209 miles away
- Pondicherry 216 miles away
- Tranquebar 216 miles away
- Kanchipuram 226 miles away
- Mahabalipuram 252 miles away
- Hospet 268 miles away
- Chennai 270 miles away
- Gokarna 271 miles away
- Hampi 273 miles away
Photos of Ooty
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A viewpoint of the hills near Ooty
Our expert guides to exploring Ooty
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Ooty, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Ooty at its best.
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India’s toy trains: Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty ![Steam train up to Shimla]()
India’s toy trains: Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty
India’s toy trains: Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty
The toy trains of India cross valleys, ravines and rivers to access some of the country’s most scenic landscapes. India specialists share their experiences of riding on mountain railways from the Himalayan hill stations of Darjeeling and Shimla to the tropics of Ooty.
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Accommodation choices for Ooty
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Ooty. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Savoy
Ooty
Ideas for experiencing Ooty
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Ooty, and which use the best local guides.
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Blue Mountain Railway to Coonoor ![Toy train to Ooty (Blue Mountain Railway), Coonoor]()
Blue Mountain Railway to Coonoor
Blue Mountain Railway to Coonoor
The famous Blue Mountain Railway which was built by Nilgiri citizens and finished in 1898, is one of the oldest and steepest operating rack and pinion systems. Ten years later the link to Ooty was completed.
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