Ooty travel guide
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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. Ooty deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 170 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of SS Travels and Avis, among others, in Kochi.
Airlines serving Ooty
Where to stay in Ooty
Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 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 $1.92 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 $22.96 and $30.61.