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Ooty

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Ooty

Ooty is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kērkandi, 11km from Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Ooty is a city located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 233,426, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ooty sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ooty to your route.

About Ooty

Ooty (Tamil: [uːʈ(ː)i] ; officially Udagamandalam (Tamil: [uðɐhɐmɐɳɖɐlɐm]), anglicized: Ootacamund , abbreviated as Udagai, Tamil: [uðɐhɐi]) is a town and municipality in the Nilgiris district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 86 km (53 mi) northwest of Coimbatore, and is the headquarters of Nilgiris

Read more district. Situated in the Nilgiri hills, it is known by the epithet "King of all the Hill Stations", and is a popular tourist destination. Originally occupied by the Toda people, the area came under the rule of the East India Company in the 18th century. It later served as the summer capital of Madras Presidency. The economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism and agriculture. The town is connected to the plains by the Nilgiri ghat roads and Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

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Where is Ooty located?

Ooty is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 11.4134 latitude, 76.6952 longitude.

What is the population of Ooty?

Ooty has a population of approximately 233,426 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
233,426
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.4134, 76.6952

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Ooty

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

A UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.

11 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Bandipur National Park

A premier tiger reserve in the Nilgiri biosphere connecting Nagarhole, Mudumalai, and Wayanad forests in one of Asia's largest wildlife corridors.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Ooty

  • Right hereNilgiri Mountain RailwayA UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.
  • 73 kmChembra PeakThe highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 meters featuring a heart-shaped lake near its summit, accessible by a scenic trek through tea and coffee estates.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ooty.

Kērkandi

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 23,229

Adigaratti

🇮🇳 India

9 km awayPop. 14,178

Aruvankad

🇮🇳 India

9 km awayPop. 5,175

Shōlūr

🇮🇳 India

9 km awayPop. 9,745

Vubatalai

🇮🇳 India

10 km awayPop. 10,852

Manjathala

🇮🇳 India

11 km awayPop. 14,383

Wellington

🇮🇳 India

11 km awayPop. 20,254

Coonoor

🇮🇳 India

13 km awayPop. 45,494

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