{"id":108582,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T06:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=108582"},"modified":"2025-03-05T13:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:40:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-ooty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-ooty\/","title":{"rendered":"33 Things To Do In Ooty That Will Make You Fall For The Hills All Over Again In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ooty, popularly known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ is nestled in the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. The lush green tea plantations, the vast meadows, the towering mountains, dense pine and eucalyptus trees, sparkling waterfalls and serene lakes make Ooty a prominent part of any bucket list. Ooty enjoys pleasant weather all through the year and is also the most sought-after honeymoon destination in South India, owing to the various things to do in Ooty<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Top Things To Do In Ooty<\/h2>\n

With so many things to do in Ooty, a gorgeous hill station, and soak in more serenity for your mind, body and soul, here\u2019s a list of must-have experiences you simply cannot afford to miss out on!<\/p>\n

1. Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train<\/h3>\n
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Image Credit: Maridav for DepositPhotos<\/a><\/p>\n

The century-old Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and taking a ride. This 46 km toy train journeys through the picturesque valley, amazing tunnels, steep curves, beautiful bridges and the lush green Nilgiris Mountain to reach Ooty from Mettupalayam. If you are exploring hill stations near Ooty<\/a>, you cannot miss this experience.<\/p>\n

The fantastic journey lasts 5 hours, covering 46 kilometres winding past verdant meadows, rolling hills, and views of the forested hillsides. Communities rise from the lush surroundings with red-tiled roofs, and the train occasionally pauses at charming tiny hill stations. On this trip, you will be waving through Mettupalayam, Kellar, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale, and Ootacamund, with a maximum elevation of 4,363 feet. If you are a naturalist, you will surely love this place.<\/p>\n

Price: <\/b>INR 150 onwards
Best Time:<\/strong> October to June
Duration: <\/strong>5 hours approximately
Location: <\/strong>Mettupalayam to Ooty via Coonoor
Highlights: <\/strong>Beautiful highlands, deep forests, lush greenery<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Best Honeymoon Places In Ooty<\/a><\/p>\n

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