About Ooty

"Ooty - Queen of the Nilgiris"

Ooty Tourism

Ooty is the majestic queen of the Hills. The towering mountains with lush green cover dotted by tea estates and vegetable fields are a sight to behold. As you drive up the winding roads, past the thrilling u-turns, the experience called “Ooty” begins. Or, you could have an entirely new experience and travel up the mountain in the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. As the train chugs up the hill, you get a breathtaking view of the scenic vista. As the train travels through the tunnels and passes through forests of eucalyptus trees, you get to enjoy the experience of a lifetime..

Ooty has been the top summer vacation destination from the time of the British Raj. Yes, the English found the climate and landscape of the Nilgiri Mountain similar to their home land that they even made Ooty as their summer capital. After independence, Ooty began to develop as a major tourist destination, more so for those who were looking to escape the summer heat and still enjoy a holiday within their budget. From that day, till now, this hill station has been a major vacation spot for people from all over the country.

Ooty is so popular that film makers from Bollywood to Kolliwood come here to shoot the romantic song sequences or exciting fight sequences. Did you know that there is even a place just outskirts of Ooty town that is called “Shooting spot” just because so many movies were shot in this region? Remember the famous song “Superstar yaaru keeta” where superstar Rajinkanth and Gowthami dance to a peppy tune with colour bombs blasting in the background? Do you remember the song where Kamalahasan and Sridevi played with a cute little puppy? Come to Ooty and visit those stunning locales captured in the movies.

Weather in Ooty

Ooty is cold place which has three different climate conditions. Summer from April to June (Hottest Climate), Monsoon from July to October (Raining season) and Winter from November to February (Coldest Climate). Day time will be cool and night will be more cold. Ooty climate is strongly influenced by the WesterGhat Mountain Ranges.

Ooty Weather By Seasons

Ooty weather in summer season

Summer weather will be peak tourist season in ooty, we call it as On Season ,and Season starts from March 15th to July 15th, Climate will be hot in day time, and cold in night time, best for all type of tourist to tour ooty. Ooty will be greener on this season, flower shows, fruit shows, and many more will happen to attract tourist in this season, and same way the hotel room tariff will also be in peak during this time. May expect small drizzling during end of July month.

Ooty weather in monsoon season

Monsoon season starts from July 15th to October 15th in ooty, we call it as Off season, can expect bit more rainy climate, some time pouring rain during monsoon season. Best season for honeymoon couples, and photographers, you can get the best shoot out time during this season. Search for the sun and go out for the sightseeing, make your loved one close under the umbrella. It will be best unforgettable trip, where you can expect unexpected things during this season.

Ooty weather in winter season

Ooty Winter weather begins from October 15th and lasts till February 15th. We call it as Second season,Need to experience the real snow falls, showering climate, then this season will be the best season to experience it, you don’t see too much green ooty in snow weather, which might be burnt by the cold of snow, perfect for honeymoon couples. Winter season is also the best time to visit Ooty.