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How to get there
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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.

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When to visit Ooty

Ooty in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7186
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, British Airways, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 45m.

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, British Airways, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 45m.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,807 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,473 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member Itc Hotels' Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,560+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,845+
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Hotel Lakeview Ooty
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 3,832+
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Lance Silver Falls Resorts
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 5,365+
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Hotel Blue Bird
1 star
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,533+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
₹ 937+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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