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Explore the Nilgiris
Practical guides to Ooty and its neighbouring hill towns: seasons, distances and the places worth your time, from people who live here.
Ooty in October: The monsoon is easing: green hills, misty mornings, cool evenings.
Ooty
The Queen of the Hills
Coonoor
The Nilgiris' tea town
Kotagiri
The Nilgiris' quietest hill town
Pykara
Waterfalls, pine forest and a lake for boating
Avalanche
Forest and valley views past Emerald Lake
Mudumalai
Forest, elephants and wildlife on the Moyar river
Good to know before you travel
- Evenings are cool all year, so pack a light jacket.
- The roads up from the plains are winding. If you get motion sickness, carry medicine.
- Plan hill-road arrivals in daylight where you can.
- Get toy train tickets early on IRCTC.