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.
What to do in Ooty
Top activities & attractions in Ooty
When to visit Ooty
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.
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, Air India Express, Air France and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 199 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of SS Travels and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.
Airlines serving Ooty
Where to stay in Ooty
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,914 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,187 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty
Most booked hotels in Ooty
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 ₹ 1,248 and ₹ 1,664.