Ooty

Officially known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is the Queen of Hill Stations, perched at 2,240 metres on the Nilgiri plateau. Famous for its colonial legacy, this beloved summer capital features the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a charming steam train journey offering breathtaking valley views. Visitors can explore the expansive Ooty Botanical Gardens, enjoy boating on the artificial Ooty Lake, and take in 360-degree panoramas from Doddabetta Peak, the highest in the Nilgiris. Nearby, the Mudumalai National Park offers thrilling jeep safaris to spot wild elephants and tigers, making Ooty a complete destination blending heritage, nature, and wildlife.