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Introduction
The "Queen of hill stations" - Ooty, is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Located at an altitude of 2,240 meters in Tamil Nadu, Ooty is a treasure trove of pristine natural beauty, replete with picturesque hills, verdant valleys and unparalleled peace and tranquility. Visit the hill station of Ooty to be in close quarters with nature and bask in the exquisite beauty of the region.
- By Air: The nearest airport to Ooty is at Coimbatore - about 88 kms from Ooty. Coimbatore airport is directly connected by flights with major cities like Chennai, Kozhikode, Bangalore and Mumbai
- By Rail: The nearest broad-gauge railway station to Ooty is in Mettupalayam (46 kms) at the foot of the Nilgiri Hills.
Ooty's nearest major broad-gauge railway junction is at Coimbatore. It is well-connected with all major cities of India.
There is also the 'Nilgiri toy train' which connects Ooty to Mettupalayam and Coonoor, another well-known hill station. Ooty railway station is only 2kms from the City Center.
Although toy train is not the fastest way to reach Ooty, the journey worth remembrance, especially with the trek running across tall girder bridges, and over picturesque hills before gently meandering through tunnels and rolling tea plantations. The entire journey takes about 4 ½ hours.
- By Road: Ooty is well connected by roads to major South Indian destinations. There are regular buses from Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, Calicut, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tirupathi and Cochin.
Ooty lies 535 km from Chennai (via Salem), 89 km from Coimbatore, 18 km from Coonoor (via Gudalur), 155 km from Mysore, 187 km from Calicut, 290 km from Bangalore, 281 km from Kochi (via Coimbatore and Palakkad), 236 km from Kodaikanal (via Coimbatore and Palani).
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