Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level.

An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.

Ooty Fast Facts

Area 30.67 sq km

Population 93,921

Altitude 2286 m above sea level

Season April to June and September to November

STD Code 0423

ISD Code + 91

Languages Spoken Tamil, English

Annual Mean Rainfall 991 mm

Maximum Temperature 24.3°C

Minimum Temperature 4.8°C

State Capital No

Clothing

Heavy Woolen in winter

Light Woolen in summer

Time 5.30 GMT

Best Time To Visit

The climate of Ooty is pleasant throughout the year. The best time to visit is between February to May and September to November.