Among the hill stations of India, Ooty is one of the first choice of tourists. The green mountains, waterfalls, and the scenic beauty attract lakhs of tourists every year to Ooty. Holiday in Ooty is a pleasure because of its wonderful weather, which is pleasant throughout the year. The average temperature during summer varies from 10°c to 25°c and during winter from 5°c to 21°c.

The Nilgiris Mountain Railway that runs from Ooty to Mettupalayam has been given World Heritage Status by UNESCO. The trip on the Heritage Train is a life time experience, as one can enjoy the breathtaking views of Ooty, on their way to the hill station.

Holiday in Ooty is not just about enjoying the natural beauty of Ooty, it offers an array of other exciting attractions namely Golf clubs, Racing, Rock climbing, Trekking, Adventure tourism, Nature camps, Wild life safaris and many more.

Some of the important places which one should surely visit while spending their holiday in Ooty are:

Mukurthi Peak
Porthimund
Parsons Valley
Pykara Lake
Ooty Lake
Avalanche dam

Kallati falls
Ketty Valley view
Glenmorgan
Botanical Gardens
Dodabetta

Holiday in Ooty can be planned quite easily because of its good connectivity with other Indian cities through road, rail, and air. Luxury coaches ply from all the major Indian cities and towns to Ooty. For sight seeing in Ooty, taxis, auto rickshaws, local buses, and guided tours are available.

The warm hospitality of the hotels in Ooty like Taj Savoy Hotel, Southern Star, Fernhill Palace, Holiday Inn, Hotel Dasaprakash, Hotel Khems, Nilgiri Woodlands Hotel etc. add the real pleasure to the holiday in Ooty.

Last Updated on 9/20/2011