Ooty General Information

Ooty is placed at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level and lures people and foreign nationals especially during summer seasons and sometimes during the winters owing to its pleasant climate and exotic scenic beauty.

Ooty offers tourists with the added attraction of enjoying an unforgettable mountain toy train ride on a ratchet and pinion track that commences its journey from Kallar situated near Mettupalayam and chugs through many dark tunnels, breathtaking bends and curves, along deep ravines dressed with lush green vegetation, gushing streams and sprawling tea garden estates.

A visit to this quaint hill station is a must for you to discover the aesthetic beauty of Ooty. We offer all the needed information on Ooty to ensure that visitors enjoy the most beautiful traveling experience of their lifetime.

Ooty is filled with exquisite beauty ranging from the most visited tourist spots to some of the most beautiful locales surrounding its region. The information offered will take you through a virtual journey of places to visit in Ooty, excursions around Ooty, tourist attractions and Ooty sightseeing.

Our information will assist you to explore the unexplored terrains of Ooty accompanied with a detailed narration of the history of Ooty, its tradition, religious beliefs, cultural background, biodiversity, climate, weather, festivals, cuisines, entertainment options, lifestyle of Ooty and its people and much more which is sure to capture your heart.

This website will also offer you a comprehensive list of Hotels in Ooty to ensure you enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable stay during your visit to this scenic hilly region.

Here is a list of General Information about Ooty for your reference.

Ooty District spans over an area of 36 Square Kms that homes a population of about 87,763 residents.

Best time to Visit Ooty: April to June and September to November.

Time zone of Ooty: 5.30 GMT

Ooty STD Code: 423

Ooty ISD Code: + 91

Pin Code : 643001

Average Temperature in Ooty:
Summer: Max. 25° C, Min. 10° C
Winter: Max. 21° C, Min. 5° C

What to wear when in Ooty:
Heavy Woolen in winters
Light Woolen in summers