What is Ooty famous for?
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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, tea gardens, the botanical garden and Ooty Lake, and its cool Nilgiri-hills climate.
How do I reach Ooty?
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Fly to Coimbatore (~88 km) or take a train to Mettupalayam, then ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway or drive up.
What is the best time to visit Ooty?
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Roughly October to June; summer is popular but crowded, while the monsoon brings rain.