7 Things To Do in Ooty (Ootacamund), Tamil Nadu

A short Ooty Travel Guide - Here is a list of things other travelers have loved doing and we thought you would too. Enjoy!

Ooty is one of the best hillstations in Southern India. It is a great destination to relax and spend a memorable time with family or friends. Ooty is a perfect place to visit all around the year - summer or winter.

Here are our Top 7 Pick on Things to do in Ooty.

1. Enjoy the train ride along the hillside offering marvelous view of the mountains. (Ooty is accessible from Mysore)
2. See the Doddabetta peak with a cup of hot coffee in your hands
3. Try the toy train ride
4. Visit the beautiful tea gardens along the slopes and the famous botanical garden in Ooty
5. Take a 1-Day trip to Coonor (another gorgeous hill station offering breathtaking views of the sorrounding mountains)
6. Shop for tea and Niligiri oil. Try the homemade chocolates.
7. Visit the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park - now declared a Tiger Reserve.

This article is a part of our 7 Things To Do series.

Ooty hotels - Wondering where to stay during your next visit to Ooty? Here are a few good Ooty hotels to consider on your next trip. Hotel Nahar Nilgiris (from Rs. 2500), Hotel Darshan (Rs. 1600) and Hotel Lake View (Rs. 1300) - all three hotels are rated highly and provide good value for money. See online deals for hotels in Ooty.

Ooty package tours - HotelPushpak.com provides some great all-inclusive tour packages to Ooty. See 2 or 3 night package tours for Ooty with rates starting from Rs. 5000.