From Madurai · ~5 hrs · 200 km

Ooty

The Queen of Hill Stations, Ooty sits at 2,240 metres in the Nilgiri Hills. Eucalyptus groves, colonial bungalows, a famous toy train and cool crisp air make it a timeless retreat — a perfect long weekend drive from Madurai.

Places to Visit

Ooty Lake
A scenic boating lake at the heart of the town
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
UNESCO heritage toy train through stunning mountain scenery
Botanical Gardens
150-year-old gardens with rare trees and a fossil tree trunk
Doddabetta Peak
The highest point in the Nilgiris at 2,637 metres
Pykara Falls
A beautiful waterfall and lake surrounded by shola forest

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