Ooty, “The Queen of Hill Stations” is the capital of Nilgiris district which means “Blue Mountains”. It is a spectacular place that is prominent & famous amongst the tourists as a favorite holidaying destination and a picnic spot. A magnetic attraction for tourists in this place is the fun-filled & thrilling mountain train journey on a ratchet & pinion track which commences its journey from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and traverses its way through many exuberant curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens. While on this journey, one can easily witness and enjoy the magnificent & picturesque views of established tea estates for which Ooty is famous, lofty mountains, dense forests, sprawling grasslands, awe-inspiring hills, pristine valleys & great hospitality & greet by people here.

Ooty is small wonderful town spread over a district are of 36 sq. km. with a meager population of 87,763 people. The tourists are enthralled by a congenial climate that prevails throughout the year in Ooty making it really a heaven in the whole world. During summer, Ooty witnesses a pleasant temperature going 25 degree Celsius as maximum and 10 degree as minimum while winters are also all the more enjoyable & memorable with 21 & 5 as maximum & minimum temperatures hers. It is this conducive environment which has resulted in a marvelous change in vegetation as one travels from Kallar from Coonoor. The beauty of splendid interaction between climate & vegetation touches the heart as one comes across sprawling & gorgeous botanical gardens & plantations which are truly eye-catching and fill the heart with their magical aura.