Ooty Travel Guide

Providing relief to hordes of city dwellers, the hotels in Ooty range from modest to extravagant and cater to a wide range of travellers. So the next time you plan a trip to this charming hill station, choose from a spate of quaint and comfortable options to find accommodation that meets all your requirements. From cosy home stays that will plough you with the most intimate service, to sprawling resorts offering faultless hospitality and all the latest amenities—check in for a stay that will complete your holiday in every way. Bookings can be tough around peak tourist season, so plan well in advance to ensure you get what you want.

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  The 5 best resorts in Ooty

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  5 home stays in the Nilgiris that will take you close to nature

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  Tea Nest

• Hotel

  Tenerife Hill

• Resort

  O’land Plantation

• Mid Range

  King’s Cliff

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  Savoy Hotel

Whether you’re craving for old-school dosas or wood-fired pizzas, these restaurants in Ooty are sure to satisfy the hungriest of customers. With a picture-postcard backdrop of pretty cottages, fenced flower gardens, colonial-era churches and tea gardens, Ooty offers numerous memorable dining experiences. Take your pick from its mix of long-standing, family-run eateries offering home-style fare and fancy hotel restaurants dishing out food inspired by royal and Anglo-Indian recipes.

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  The 5 best restaurants in Ooty

  Despite its popularity with tourists, Ooty has few good stand-alone restaurants. Several hotels have excellent fine dining options, while there’s fresh and spicy local fare to be found at the smaller local restaurants.

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  Shinkow’s

• Italian

  Nahar’s Sidewalk Café

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  Curry and Rice

• Fusion

  Earl’s Secret

Although the scenic beauty is reason enough, here are a few interesting things to do in Ooty that will make your visit worthwhile. Serving as the summer retreat for the British back in the day, this quaint hill station is now a favourite amongst city-dwellers for its green surroundings, beautiful hill views and fresh mountain air. For those who want to pack in some action, here are a few things to keep you entertained. From chugging away aboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and horse racing, to fishing, boating and bird-watching—we help you build and itinerary that offers a good mix of activity and leisure.

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  6 experiences which are unique to Ooty

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  5 ways to explore the great outdoors around Ooty

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  Doddabetta Peak

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  Ooty Lake

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  St. Stephens Church

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  Wenlock Downs

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  Ooty racecourse

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  Botanical Gardens

When it comes to shopping in Ooty, there isn’t very much the city has to offer, but there are a few things you can stock up on while you’re in this hill station in the Nilgiri mountain range. The weather in Ooty is favourable for the growth of spices and tea—almost every shop you come across will be selling locally produced varietals of both—aside from which the locally made cheese and oil is also worth buying, as is the delicious home-made chocolate.

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  5 things you should buy before leaving Ooty

  Gourmands and food connoisseurs will find much to appreciate in Ooty. Its mild and pleasant climate is ideal for growing tea, spices and oil and even cheese-making. Don’t forget to stock up on these fresh, organic products during your visit.

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  Aromatic oils

• City Special

  Cheese

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  Handmade chocolates

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  Tea