Ooty Hill Station

Ooty travel provides a tranquil retreat amidst the exquisite natural splendor of the pristine Nilgiri mountains. Ooty or Ootacumund is a tranquil hill station that is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. Ooty is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and is visited by thousands of travelers every year, who arrive from all corners of the world. Ooty is known for its verdant valleys covered with wild flowers and lush forests. The lovely tea plantations add to its scenic value.

The greatest attraction of Ooty is its breathtaking beauty and undisturbed calm, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. With green hills, resplendent brooks and cascading waterfalls, Ooty is a virtual paradise on earth. However, there are also a number of tourist spots that increase the charm of this South Indian hill station Ooty. Some of the most popular Ooty tourist attractions are as follows:

• Lamb's Rock
• Dodabetta Peak
• Botanical Gardens
• Ooty Lake
• Kalhatty Waterfalls
• Modumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
• Pykara Lake
• Rose Garden
• Art Gallery

There are enough accommodation facilities available in Ooty. Some of the leading hotels in Ooty, which provide excellent accommodation to their guests are as follows:

• The Hotel Sinclairs
• Fortune Resort Sullivan Court Hotel
• The Holiday Inn Gem Park Hotel
• Taj Savoy Hotel Ooty

Ooty can be easily reached from any part of the country via roadways, railways and airways. The Nilgiri Ghat Roads connect the city to most major cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. One of the best ways to approach the city is by availing the Nilgiri Mountain Railways that run through the lovely Nilgiri forests between Mettupalayam, a town at the foothill of the Nilgiris, and Ooty. The closest airport to Ooty isCoimbatore. However, many travelers prefer to approach the city from Bangalore Airport, which is 290 km from the place. It takes about three hours to cover the distance via road.

Ooty is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, and is inhabited by about 100,000 people. Tourism is the most prominent source of Ooty economy. Although there is not much scope for agricultural growth, yet attempts are being taken to upgrade the city's economy through developments in the fields of silk manufacture and flower cultivation.