Ooty
India · State of Tamil NāduIN
Hill station city in Tamil Nadu, India
Ooty is a town and municipality in the Nilgiris district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 86 km (53 mi) northwest of Coimbatore, and is the headquarters of Nilgiris district. Situated in the Nilgiri hills, it is known by the epithet "King of all the Hill Stations", and is a popular tourist destination.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 88,430
- Coordinates
- 11.413, 76.695
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 2240 m
Overview of Ooty
Ooty is the kind of compact city you find in State of Tamil Nādu, India. Records put its population near 88,430. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 2,240 metres up.
Things to do in Ooty
Nature in Ooty
(8)On the nature side, Ooty offers Gardens, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks and Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ooty. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Ooty
(7)On the sports side, Ooty offers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ooty. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Ooty
(4)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ooty's own activity tags.
Culture in Ooty
(2)Under culture, Ooty is tagged with Castles and Fountains. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ooty.
Water Sports in Ooty
(2)Our data lists Diving and Scuba Diving as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ooty's own activity tags.
Wellness in Ooty
(2)The wellness shortlist for Ooty: Farms and Ranches. It is a direct read of Ooty's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Ooty
(1)Under family, Ooty is tagged with Playgrounds. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ooty.
Nightlife in Ooty
(1)Under nightlife, Ooty is tagged with Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ooty's own activity tags.
Shopping in Ooty
(1)Looking for shopping? Ooty has Shopping. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Ooty.
More to do in Ooty
(1)Other activities lovers get Fishing. It is a direct read of Ooty's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Ooty
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ooty viable all year.
Getting there & around
Ooty pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ooty that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ooty known for?
- Travellers associate Ooty with nature, sports and adventure. It sits in State of Tamil Nādu, India and counts about 88,430 residents.
- What can you do in Ooty?
- Ooty is tagged with Gardens, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks and Parks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ooty?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ooty viable all year.
- Where is Ooty located?
- Ooty belongs to State of Tamil Nādu, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Cost of living in Ooty
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Ooty
Info about Ooty, State of Tamil N?du (India)
Ooty region is State of Tamil N?du, in India (IN).
Alternate names are Ootacamund, Ooty, Udagamandalam, Udagamandal?m, Udakamandalam, Udhagai, Udhagamandalam, Utakamand, udagamandalama, udakamandaramu, udhagamandalama, utakai, utakamantalam, ?????????, ????????, ?????????, ??????????, ????, ????????, latitude is 11.4134000, and longitude 76.6952100.
Its population is 88.430 natives, this region timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
In Ooty you can enjoy activities like gardens, mountains, farms, valleys, trail running, lakes, horse trails, scuba diving, playgrounds, shooting ranges, shopping, theme parks, adventure parks, diving, scenic roads, biking, running, walkways, parks, festival, amusement parks, ranches, fishing, national parks, castles, hiking, hunting, hiking trails, fountains in India.
More details about Ooty in India (IN)
It is the capital of Nilgiris district.
Located in time zone UTC+05:30 (valid in period standard time).
In Ooty live 88.430 natives, considering 2011 census. You need to call local numbers? If you want to call local numbers in Ooty you can use 423 as local dialing code. It's zip code is 643001, then for sending postcards to friends on your tripthis can be done by using this zip as described above.
Its elevation above sea level, or meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is under 2240 meters above sea. This is why this city is the ideal place if you and friends like high areas to see for your next holiday and love winter sports when you are on vacation to visit a new place.
Interactive Ooty (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Ooty, State of Tamil N?du India (IN).
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