Places to Visit Near Ooty | Weekend Getaways from Ooty

Bandipur – An Encounter With The Wild

The Bandipur Forest Reserve area is one of the better known tiger reserves in India, boasting of a tiger population of nearly 70. It lies just 80 km from Mysore and about 220 km......

Bangalore - A Dynamic City Of India

Skyscraping buildings, the best airport, green gardens, adventure & sports centers, and bustling shopping malls, unarguably make Bangalore one of India's dynamic cities and......

Chottanikkara – Blessed By Gods, Blessed With Temples

Chottanikkara is a scenic hamlet situated in the central part of Kerala. Located in the suburbs of Kochi in the Ernakulam district, this place caters to the religious sentiments......

Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South/ 2023

Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

Coonoor - The Valley That Never Sleeps / 2023

Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of a sightseer, arousing remembrances of childhood dreams. Coonoor......

Coorg - Scotland of India/ 2023

Coorg or Kodagu is one of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. Coorg is situated in the southwestern part of Karnataka in the Malnad area of Western Ghats. Situated at......

Dharmapuri - City Of Temples And Churches

Dharmapuri city is situated in Tamil Nadu, India. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty and adjacent places because the city is located close to Karnataka which is an......

Dindigul - The City Of Food And Fort

Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock.......

Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

Guruvayur - God’s Second Home

Guruvayur is a teeming town in Thrissur district. The place is considered the home of Lord Krishna, one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. Guruvayur is another popular......

Hassan - The City Of Hoysala Heritage

Found by the chieftain Channa Krishnappa Naik in the 11th century, Hassan city is the headquarters of the Hassan district in Karnataka. Named after the local deity Hasanamba,......

Hogenakkal – The Smoky Rock Waterfall

Hogenakkal is a small village on the Cauvery river in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It gets its name from the Kannada word, 'Hoge' meaning ‘Smoke’ and 'kal'......

Hosur – A Modern City Of Roses

Hosur lies at a distance of 40 km away from Bengaluru and it falls under the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Although a busy industrial city, Hosur is famous for its......

Idukki – Visage Of Nature

Idukki is an alluring retreat for tourists in God’s Own Country. Clad in dense green forest and crowned with verdant mountains, it boasts of Anamudi, the highest peak in......

Kabini – The Pachyderm Capital

The region of Kabini is very well known for its wildlife, thanks to the Kabini Wildlife Reserve, which is a part of the Nagarahole Nature Reserve. It is a very popular......

Karur - Shoppers’ Delight

Karur, a town located on the banks of Amaravati, is the head of Karur district of Tamil Nadu. To its south east, 60 km away lies Erode; to its west at a distance of 70 km away......

Kochi - Troll Beside the Arabian Sea/ 2023

Kochi is an irresistible tourist destination and is a must-see at least once in your lifetime. An integral part of the beauty of the southwest coastline of Kerala, Kochi, a......

Kodaikanal – Beauty At The Edge Of The Forest

Kodaikanal is a beautiful and picturesque hill station placed in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. The town also has been christened as the Princess of hill stations due to......

Kodungallur – A Scenic Town Of Temples And History

Kodungallur, a small town in Thrissur district, is located on the Malabar Coast. Best known for its harbor and the Goddess Bhagavathi Temple called as Kurumbakavu Temple, this......

Kolli Hills - A Pristinely Preserved Offering Of Nature

Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The mountains encompass a total area of approximately 280 km² and are about 1000......

Kotagiri - Hills That Listen

Kotagiri being a major hill station in the Nilgiri district can be ranked along with Coonoor and Ooty. It is the smallest of the three in many respects, but it does not come......

Mudumalai –  Nature's Beauty At Its peak/ 2023

Located at the meeting point of three states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Mudumalai is nestled in the thick forests of the Nilgiris and is well-known for its wildlife......

Munnar - Nature’s Haven Of Harmony

Munnar is an incredibly spectacular and irresistibly enthralling hill station located in the district of Idukki, Kerala, India. Surrounded by winding terrains of mountains, this......

Mysore - A Look At The Cultural Capital

Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka and the second largest city in the state is a famous tourist destination in South India known for its opulent and royal ambience. The......

Namakkal - The Land Of Gods And The Kings

A city and an administrative district, Namakkal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the southern part of India. Located in Tamil Nadu, Namakkal offers a wide......

Nilambur - The Town Of Teaks

Nilambur, better known as the Land of Teak Plantations, is a major town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This place occupies a special place in the history of......

Palani - A Holy Land Amidst Hills

Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is......

Pollachi – Simply Scenic!

Pollachi is located in Coimbatore district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the southern Coimbatore Pollachi is the second largest town of the district. Its......

Salem – Land Of Silk And Silver

Salem is a city located in the North Central part of the south Indian state, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 340 km away from the capital city of Chennai, Salem is also......

Talakadu - The City Of Lost Temples

Talakadu, once a magnificent city with more than 30 temples, was buried under sand in the 16th century. Writings from the time say that this was caused due to a natural disaster......

Theni - Where The Air Smells Of Spices

Theni, an important district in Tamil Nadu, is recently formed. It is situated in the laps of the Western Ghats and is an idyllic place to come for a holiday. This new district......

Thingalur – Blessed By The Moon God

Thingalur, a small and charming town, is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is at a distance of 18 km from Thanjavur and is easily accessible via good......

Tirupur - Land Of Temples And Textiles

There are not many people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles......

Valparai – Where Tea, Coffee And Wilderness Abound

Valparai is one hill station not meant for the light-hearted. Placed at an elevation of 3500 feet above sea level, it is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu.......

Wayanad - The Virgin Land

Wayanad is one of the fourteen districts in Kerala and lies between the Kannur and Kozhikode districts. It is a very famous tourist destination primarily because of its......

Yercaud – A Less-explored Hill Station

Yercaud, located on the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats. Located at the height of 1515 metres, its striking scenic beauty and pleasant......