Do you have an extended weekend or few days of leave and want to spend the time relaxing your nerves visiting one of the most charming hill stations of South India. If your response is yes, then a visit to Ooty will fulfil your needs.
Ooty, a hill station in the Western Ghat hills, was originally a summer retreat of the British rulers. The lake in the middle of the town is the main attraction of the tourists. A boat ride in the lake will surely fill your soul with joy. Also, enjoy your time sipping a cup of hot coffee and relaxing your nerves.
The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers to visit the place and have a great time in this wonderful place. The environment is so wonderful that is invites a lot of tourist attraction who come here to enjoy a wonderful time with nature while staying close to huge landscape.
Overview
Major Attractions
Boating at Ooty Lake
Hiking in and around Ooty
- Visit Botanical Garden, tea gardens and tea factory
Peace and Tranquility of mind and soul
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Bangalore - Ooty |
270 |
|
Chennai Ooty |
563 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Ooty
If you are visiting Ooty for a day trip, set out to a sightseeing of the most prominent spots like Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden, Coonoor Lambs Rock, Dolphin Nose, Coonoor Valley View and Ooty Lake. In addition to the above, certainly try to complete a walk around the Ooty Lake and enjoy the beauty of the place.
Day 1:
Reach Ooty and transfer to the hotel. Subsequently, spend rest of the day as per your preference. In addition, you can take a walk around the Ooty Lake and enjoy the cool and calm natural surroundings.
Day 2:
Spend the day to enjoy local sightseeing including Ooty Botanical Garden, Ooty Tea Factory, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Rose Garden, Coonoor Lambs Rock, Dolphin Nose, Sims Park, Coonoor Valley View, Wax Museum and Ooty Lake. During the evening, enjoy some local cuisines to satisfy your taste buds.
Day 1:
When you are in Ooty for 3 days, you can plan to explore the place in a relaxed manner. Subsequently after reaching Ooty, you can spend rest of the day as per your like. Certainly, it will be a good idea to take a walk around the Ooty Lake and enjoy the cool and calm natural surroundings.
Day 2:
On the second day, plan for most of the local sightseeing including Ooty Botanical Garden, Ooty Tea Factory, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Rose Garden, Coonoor Lambs Rock, Dolphin Nose, Sims Park, Coonoor Valley View, Wax Museum and Ooty Lake
Day 3:
The entire day is free for you to sit back and relax enjoying the lake and its surroundings.
Transportation
This trip can be best covered in a car to make your journey most comfortable and time efficient. If you are a group of 4 or more, hire a SUV type car.
Car Agency
Surya Tours And Travels
No.118/59, S R Naidu Layout, Hongasandra, Bangalore – 560068, Near Golden Park Apartment
Ph: +(91)-80-33081380
National Travels
Av Road, Tippu Sultan Palace Road, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore – 560002, Opposite State Bank Of India
Ph: +(91)-80-26705949, 26709904, 26709905, 26708760
Mob: +(91)-9341822942
Web: www.nationaltravels.in
SRS Travels
No. 122, Dr Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar 1st Block, Bangalore – 560010, Op Raj Bhavan
Ph: +(91)-80-23324945, 23324286, 40946093
Mob: +(91)-9900087294
Web: www.srsbooking.com
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