My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Total stops

Ooty, Tamil Nadu: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Tamil Nadu Region: Southern Category: Mountains Accommodation: Zostel, goSTOPS, The Hosteller Travel: Auto, City Bus, Private Taxi

Must visit

  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train)
  • Ooty Lake
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Doddabetta Peak
  • Rose Garden
  • Pykara Lake & Waterfalls

Must try

  • toy train ride from Mettupalayam to Ooty
  • Ooty homemade chocolate from local shops
  • fresh eucalyptus oil buying
  • horse riding at Ooty Lake
  • lamb stew with bread at a local bakery
  • varkey biscuits
  • Nilgiri tea tasting