Ooty

Attractions

Raj Bhawan

Raj Bhawan is a historical destination of Ooty and is situated on the ridge of the western slopes of Doddabetta, just 3 Kms from the city. This destination was made by the..... more »

Ooty Botanical Gardens

A beautiful tourist destination, Ooty Botanical Gardens is one of the famous attractions of the city which is located at a distance of 2 Kms from Ooty. The garden is a home to..... more »

Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake lies at a distance of 3 Kms from the city and is an artificial lake. This lake is spread an area of 2.75 Kms which was set in the year 1824 by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty. It was..... more »

Accommodation

Ooty has a lot of deluxe and medium to budget accommodation options. Welbeck Residency Hotel (Welbeck Circle Club Road), Ponmari Residency (Kotagiri Road), Sterling Holidays Fern Hill (Kunda House Road), Sagar Holiday Resorts (Grand Duff Road), Club Mahindra Danish Villa (Sheddon Ooty),Sterling Holidays Elk Hill (Ramakrishnapuram) are the popular hotels of the city. Some of the medium to budget accommodation include Lakeview (West Lake Road), Fairstay Holiday Resorts (Ooty-Coonoor Main Road), Darshan Hotel (Woodcock Road) and Sanjay Hotel (Ooty) etc.

Events / Festivals

All important festivals are celebrated with much pomp and show in Ooty.  Festivals in Ooty provide yet another reason to celebrate “Life” to the natives.

Pongal:One of the most awaited events in Ooty and all over the state, Pongal is celebrated with great passion and vigor.  The term Pongal signifies sweet dish of rice which is eaten on the Pongal festival day. Jaggery, Cardamom and cashew nuts are also included in this dish for the celebration. The local people dedicate this dish to God Surya, The Sun God. It is one of the most imperative and well known festivals held in the month of mid January every year.

Aadi Peruku:It is the festival of River and is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. It is one of the most prominent festivals of the city and it is a wonderful experience to be a part of these festivities in Ooty.

Ekadasi Festival:Ekadasi Festival is one of the most important festivals of the town and is celebrated on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight. The Vrishchika Ekadasi has a special importance in the town. A highlight of this festival is the memorial honor for Gajarajan Kesavan.

Utsavam or Annual Festival:This festival is celebrated on the day of Pushya in the month of February-March and is meant for the purification and revitalizing the powers of the deity.

Saraswathy Pooja:Saraswathy Pooja is held in the last three days of the Navaratri festival as the last three days are especially meant for Goddess Saraswathy. The preparations of Krishnanattam, Kathakali, and Kalaripayattu etc. usually begin on this day. Hence this eve is celebrated with great passion.

Trip to Ooty

I woke up. Rather Utsha woke me up and I couldn't believe my eyes. 'Awe glory...' I reached my childhood dream. The nature once again fetched me a smile. I looked at Esha but she was rather busy sighting the beauty of the town. Patches of houses amidst the evergreen forest were spotted like heavenly abodes and the panoramic view of the surrounding hills from the mighty altitude dilated a natural canvas. The bus finally came to its final stop and we were right on our energetic heels. It was around 2 in the afternoon and as usual I had to take the responsibility to look for a budget hotel in Ooty's colonial aisles. Read more...

Top Budget Hotels in Ooty

From the day break honey-dewed bed of lush green rolling hills to the sunlit gentle ripples of the placid lake under the serene sky, from the breathtaking shadow of the Doddabetta Peak to the bellowing Mudumalai National Park, Ooty turns up a sloshy-gushy jauntpot. Thus this hill station in India, shine and rise like a grapevine among all travellers. Goibibo thus eases up with aligning the Top 5 budget hotels in Ooty from the queue of hotels in Ooty. Read more...

Top Honeymoon Hotels in Ooty

If you have ever daydreamed of a secret affair amidst the nature's proximity and hoped to relish the familiarity along with the bracing mountain breeze, just think of one destination, Ooty! You heard about it and even you have seen its beguiling beauty on screen but Goibibo takes the responsibility to make your daydream to a quixotic and an exotic holiday in Ooty. Nah! No need to worry about your wallet. Infact, you being our charming guest, winging love birds and budding memoirs, its us who should worry about your privacy, legitimacy and ecstasy. Hold each others hand and walk down the meandering paths and get lost amidst the mystic mountain mist. The colonial ambience dotted amidst the grandeur of the nature, the hospitality amongst the folk and the eroticism that sneaks in your privacy altogether frame up a memorable and romantic holiday in Ooty. Read more...

Best Hill Resorts in Ooty

Over the years, Ooty have been gaining interest among tourists not only from India but also from different parts of the world. The colonial aisles slowly fading away by the nascence of dense mist that make its way over the rolling hills forming a bed of white clouds is a unique catch in Ooty. Beholding its beauty, Goibibo have toyed with their travellers mind to get hold of the nature right where they build their nest. Thus we have sorted out 5 best hill resorts in Ooty that will flare-up your summer holiday in Ooty with an authentic reverence. Along with our online hotel booking offers one will eventually find it easy and affordable to spend their vacation more romantically and joyfully. Read more...