Ooty travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ooty

With a population of 98,238, Ooty is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ooty to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ooty

Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6278
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6278
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ooty in April, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 189 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ooty, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Ooty

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, KLM, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Chennai and takes around 55m.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, KLM, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Chennai and takes around 55m.

Airports near Ooty

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (4,609 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,724 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (213 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (258 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,433 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Member Itc Hotel Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,139+
Gem Park Ooty
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,340+
Hotel Lakeview
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 3,253+
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 6,756+
Hotel Blue Bird
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 1,168+
Sv Residency
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
₹ 2,305+

Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.