Ooty travel guide

Ooty Tourism | Ooty Guide

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.

When to visit Ooty

Ooty in August
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in August
Estimated hotel price
£21
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 54 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 25m.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 54 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 25m.

Airports near Ooty

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,938 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,232 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (267 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Member Itc Hotel Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Gem Park Ooty
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+
Hotel Lakeview
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£31+
Hotel Blue Bird
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£11+
Sv Residency
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£21+
Hotel Preethi Palace
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£21+

Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay £0.99 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 £11.78 and £15.71.

Expect to pay £0.99 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 £11.78 and £15.71.