Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. It is situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 metres

The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers. Visit Ooty during this festival, when tea lovers from all over the world converge. An occasion not to be missed!

The scenery, as it unfolds during the trip, is breathtaking, awe-inspiring and fantastic. One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. What a splendid interaction between climate and vegetation ! It is therefore very appropriate that Mount Stuart called the whole road leading to Ooty from Mettupalayam, "One long botanical debauch.

There has been a gradual increase in the tourism to various hill stations in India. Realizing the potential and the prosperity it can bring to these isolated hill towns, many hotels and lodges have been opened that not only cater to the Indian tourists but to backpackers and visitors from world over. Ooty is just such a hill station that has many hotels and resorts that offer comfortable accommodation and facilities, Many of these are five star hotels that offer superb luxury and cater to the elite, but there is no dearth of good budget Hotels in Ooty either. The following are the hotels that offer best facilities and are conveniently located along with being reasonably priced: