Things to do in Ooty
Ooty is located in Tamilnadu state and is one of the people’s favourite weekend getaway destinations. On your Ooty visit, you can do the following things to make your trip memorable.
Nilgiri Mountain railway ride
It is India’s only single gauge train, built by the Britishers. The train takes you to green valleys, dark tunnels, steep turns, etc. In short, this train ride is a fun-filled activity in Ooty.
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Attend the tea festival
If you happen to visit Ooty in the month of January, do participate in the Tamilnadu tourism department’s annual tea and tourism festival. In the event, home grown tea varieties are displayed. You can also buy the samples and even participate in tea tasting.
Trekking in Nilgiri Hills
Ooty calls for a number of treks around the Nilgiri Hills. The place is a perfect base for short, mid, and long term treks. You can go through Youth Hostel Association of India’s website for their upcoming treks in Ooty. You can also browse Indiahikes and Thrillophilia sites for their trekking packages in Ooty.
Camping
You can also participate in lakeside camping and backpacking in Ooty. Nothing could be better than sleeping under a clear sky. 🙂
Some of the popular camps in Ooty Include-
- Ooty hidden valley jungle camp
- Crest valley camping
Camping is also a great way to make new friends who share the common interest.
Wildlife photography
If you have the flair for photography, Ooty is a safe place to indulge in nature and wildlife photography. You can even stroll the streets and look around the natural flowers on either side of the road. It is a great place for bird photography, early morning from 04:30 AM to 05:00 PM is a great time to encounter birds.
You can also book an intercity cab to Ooty from your city and enjoy the most wanted break from the routine.
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