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
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.
How to Get to Ooty
Plane
Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 35 miles from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 4h.
Car
Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 106 miles from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Kochi.
Airlines serving Ooty
Where to stay in Ooty
Average rates range from around AED 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 214 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty
Most booked hotels in Ooty
Hiring a car in Ooty
Expect to pay AED 4.15 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 AED 49.80 and AED 66.40.