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Best time to visit
Mar - Jun
Ideal Duration
5-6 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 3,000
Website
nilgiris.nic.in/
Hills
Waterfalls
Nature
Ooty Travel Guide
Ooty is a gorgeous hill station in Tamil Nadu, and is considered a haven for nature lovers from all the country. Ensconced in the lap of nature, this town is surrounded on all sides by the towering Nilgiris, evergreen fir trees and of course, lakes small and large. The local language of Ooty is Tamil, although it being a popular tourism destination, English and Hindi are also widely spoken. The best time to visit Ooty is during the summer season, from March to June, when the weather here is pleasant and cool as compared to the rest of South India as well as most of the country.
Read on to find out all the Ooty hill station information that one might require before visiting it, including all about Ooty weather, street food, festivals, shopping and much more. Know all facts about Ooty before booking a package.
Weather of Ooty: The weather in Ooty remains pleasant almost all through the year. The summers here are cool and pleasant, with the temperature remaining within 20°C to 30°C. Even in winters, the temperature remains pleasant, falling no further than 15°C. The monsoons are also pleasant, although the incessant rains do make it a little harder to enjoy sightseeing, but for nature lovers, this is a good time to visit.
Food of Ooty: For travelers wondering what sort of food to eat in Ooty, the choice is endless. From local delicacies to world cuisine, Ooty offers travelers an unlimited choice. This Ooty food guide is the perfect way to know what to eat, and what to avoid. For vegetarians, the choices of Ooty food are endless, from dosas and idlis to vegetarian pizzas and salads. For non-vegetarians, dishes such as biryani and seafood platters are the perfect indulgence. The main food of Ooty can be said to be rice-based dishes, and one is sure to find such dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as for snacks. Whatever your preferences, good food in Ooty is not hard to come by. The best hotels in Ooty for food can be found near the city center, as well as close to the major attractions of the place.
Festivals of Ooty: Some of the most important festivals of Ooty include the Thaipoosam in Elk Hill Murugan Temple that is celebrated in February, the Ooty Mariamman Temple Festival held in the month of April, the Coonoor Mariamman Temple Festival between April and May, and several others. Some of the other festivals celebrated in Ooty here include flower shows and fruit festivals, where the rich harvest of Ooty is showcased. Imagine open-air grounds crammed full with ripe fruits and riotously colored flowers!
Shopping in Ooty: Shopping in Ooty is a great idea since it is a haven for hand-made items such as warm shawls, sweaters, and souvenirs to remember the trip by. The local markets of Ooty are great for stocking up on dried spices and different varieties of tea leaves. When gathering information about Ooty, travelers must make sure to find out all they can about the markets near their accommodation for a more comprehensive shopping experience.
Travelers are advised to keep a few things in mind, before going on an Ooty trip. Traveling with an Ooty tourist map with distance written on it is a good idea, so that there are no travel mishaps.
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