Ooty Family Packages

Ooty’s oozing simplicity with rich culture and heritage, breathtaking sights, and fascinating colonial architecture make it the most desirable place to visit.

Places to Visit in Ooty

1. Botanical Garden

What’s Special: It has more than 650 species of plants

Nearby Attractions: Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 7 AM to 7 PM

Distance From City:3 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Auto-rickshaws, Bus, Cab

The garden has a beautiful display of varied flowers and is considered to be the best place for nature lovers. The garden was built in 1847 and has been maintained well since then. Explore the beautiful garden and see a plethora of flora in the garden on Ooty tour package for family. The garden is divided into various sections such as Lower Garden, New Garden, Italian Garden, Nurseries, and The Conservatory. Make sure to include this in your Ooty tour package for family.

2. Rose Garden

What’s Special: Having more than twenty thousand variety of roses

Nearby Attractions: Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Emerald Lake, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church, Tiger Hill

Timings: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Distance From City: 3.1 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Buses, Auto-rickshaws, Taxi

The rose garden is spread across 10 acres of land and is home to around 20000 varieties of roses. The garden is amusing for all the senses and is a must visit attraction on an Ooty family trip. The tropical climate of Ooty is perfect for growing roses and is maintained excellently by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department. You can also check our ooty packages to know more about the Ooty trip budget for family and the places to visit here.

3. Emerald Lake

What’s Special: Popular for stunning sunsets and sunrises

Nearby Attractions: Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Distance From City: 20 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Buses, Cabs

Emerald lake is around 17 kilometers away from Ooty and is the best place to escape from the hustle bustle of city life. The lake is nestled in the slopes of Nilgiri Hills surrounded by lush green jungles. The lake is famous for the beautiful sunset and sunrise.

4. St Stephen’s Church

What’s Special: Colonial Architecture

Nearby Attractions: Upper Bhavani Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Ooty Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Thread Garden

Timings: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Distance From City: 1.2 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Buses, Cabs, Auto-rickshaws

St Stephen’s Church is the oldest church in Ooty having the most stunning architecture. It is also one of the popular places to visit in Ooty. Visit the St Stephen’s Church on the Ooty holiday family packages and see the stunning architecture of the place. Those who are curious about history must pay a visit to the church which consists of colorfully painted window glasses and wooden elephants. It is definitely one of the best places to include in your Ooty tour package for family.

5. Doddabetta Peak

What’s Special: It is popular because of its rich flora and fauna

Nearby Attractions: Government tea garden, Doddabetta viewpoint

Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Distance From City: 9.2 km

Transportation Options: Cab or local buses

Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak of Nilgiri and has the most astonishing views. With an amazing viewpoint, the peak also has thick forest surroundings. Doddabetta peak is a great place for people who love to trek.

Best Time to Visit

Summer Season

Ooty experiences summers from March to June and is considered to be the best time to visit Ooty as the weather is cool and pleasant. The average temperature fluctuates between 20-degrees Celsius to 30-degrees Celcius which is perfect for an Ooty family trip. The cool weather attracts maximum tourists from all over the world and most of the tourist attraction places are crammed with people. Though the weather is a little dry, occasional rainfall can be seen.

Monsoon Season

Ooty witnesses monsoon from July to September, where the rainfall is considerably heavy. There would be many days in continuation where you won’t see any sun-rays. However, the rainfall has its own charm as gardens look greener, mountains thoroughly cleaned, and lakes fuller with gushing waters. The average temperature remains around 20-degrees Celcius, people who love rains must visit go on a family trip to Ooty during monsoon season.

Winter Season

Ooty sees winters from October to February where the average temperature ranges from 15-degrees Celcius to 6-degrees Celcius. The weather is cold and dry which again attracts tourists from all over the globe. Enjoy sipping tea in the chilly weather from the best tea gardens of Ooty. Tea and Tourism festival is held during winters in Ooty, so if you want to attend book Ooty family packages in winters.

How to Reach?

By Air

Take a flight to Coimbatore which is roughly 85 kilometers away from Ooty. From there either take a bus or book a cab to reach Ooty. The airport in Coimbatore is very well connected to the major cities in India.

By Bus

There are both luxurious and government buses available from Bangalore, Mysore, and Chennai to Ooty. The journey usually is an overnight journey and the frequency of buses is almost daily.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Ooty is in Mettupalayam which is 40 kilometers from Ooty. This station connects to many cities in Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, and Coimbatore.