Ooty is a hill station located in the Nilgiri Mountains. It is situated at an elevation of 2,240 m, located 80 km north of Coimbatore. The climate of this place is subtropical highland which keeps it pleasant throughout the year. Summers are very moderate while winters are somewhat cold. Monsoon showers range from moderate to heavy and enhance the beauty of this town immensely. This is because many new plantations grow at this time.
Ooty is very well-connected with the rest of the country and internationally also.
Air: Coimbatore Airport is the nearest one; around 3-4 hours’ drive away. There are direct flights from many major cities of India, Singapore and Colombo.
Rail: A night train runs from Chennai to the Nilgiri Mountains, named The Nilgiri Express that connects to Ooty.
Roadways: Ooty is situated on National Highway NH 67 that links it to other cities in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Regular bus services are available from many cities to travel to Ooty.
Local Transport: This hill station can be covered through taxis, tourist cabs, auto rickshaws and town buses. All these modes are readily available.
The popular products from this region are tea, eucalyptus oil, chocolates, honey, spices and gourmet cheese. Tourists should be careful when buying and be certain about the authenticity of the products. Horse riding and playing golf at the club are some of the ways to entertain oneself apart from revelling in the beauty.
