Explore Ooty Attractions!

Considered a home to about 95,000 residents, Ooty and Ooty attractions are a gem waiting to be explored by the eager tourist. Being not only the capital of Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, but also one of the finest hill stations in India, Ooty is filled with rich landscapes and a unique culture. It was founded in the 19th century by the British and served as the summer headquarters of the Madras Presidency. An interesting revelation About Ooty is that it has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Locals speak in Tamil, Paniya and other tribal languages, and due to its proximity to the neighboring states and it being a popular tourist spot, English, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam are also spoken and understood to an extent. If spoken about Ooty attractions, they are bountiful; making sure you can never get bored in this dazzling hill station.

The city is filled with museums and gardens, such as the Wax World (Wax Museum), Ooty Rose Garden, Ooty Botanical gardens, the Tea Factory, and Sims Park (Coonoor). The picturesque Ooty Botanical gardens cover an area of about 22 hectares and have well over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. Among the most famous Ooty attractions is the Ooty Lake. What’s amazing about Ooty Lake is that it is an artificial lake built by John Sulivian, the first collector of Ooty by damming the mountain streams flowing down to Ooty valley. Initially used for fishing, today this lake covers a surface area of 3.885 sq. km and serves as a major tourist spot.

Being a popular hill station, eateries and restaurants in Ooty has a wide cultural base. From casual diners to upscale rooftop restaurants in Ooty, there is full of hidden gems. It's easy to go online and find reviews of restaurants in Ooty from travel enthusiasts who have already tried out dining in the restaurant that you're interested in.

Shopping in Ooty is exciting! Commercial Road, main Bazaar, and Ettines Road are the most visited areas of shopping in Ooty that pampers you with an extensive array of chocolates, honey, gourmet, spices, herbal oils, tea and other local hand- crafted artifacts that you won't find elsewhere. All in all, shopping in Ooty will spoil you with the fine choices.