Ooty - Queen of Hill Stations

At an altitude of 2,240 km above sea level, Ooty is a picturesque destination. A lesser known fact about Ooty is that its initial name was Udagamandalam. Originally occupied by the Todas and then by the East India Company, Ooty is spread over an area of 30.36 sq. km. Before planning your trip, you should know About Ooty that it has tropical wet climate. Main attractions are Botanical gardens, Dodabetta peak, Lamb’s rock and lake. Enjoy a serene atmosphere and binge on buns and cakes.

Restaurants in Ooty usually offer south Indian food but one can find all kind of cuisines. Preethi vegetarian restaurant is affordable but if you are a spendthrift and want to enjoy a flamboyant meal, then Nahar Niligiris and Tandoori Mahal are the places to be. Some great restaurants in Ooty include Wang’s kitchen for Chinese cuisines and Niligiris Woodlands.

Shopping in Ooty is incomplete without buying Toda jewelry and shawls. Savor unique experience of shopping in Ooty by purchasing local fruits and aromatic oils. Another stupendous buys while shopping in Ooty include Chinchona products, tea, coffee, Niligiri honey, etc. Main shopping centres are the Municipal Market and Co-operative Super Market and Upper and Lower Bazaar Roads.