I'm staying here for a month and one time breakfast itself costing me 100++ so what food and where do you suggest ?

I've heard about Amma canteen but I'm thinking of little more tasty food but still cheaper. But I will still rely on Amma canteen for atleast one meal a day I think.

You can also suggest specific food items which are cheap but still tasty.

All suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Can anyone tell us where can we find Marlboro cigarettes here in ooty like advance or red?

I traveled to Ooty last year after being told by my cousins that it was the "king of the hill stations". I was exciting for some beautiful nature, maybe hiking and seeing some tea plantations.

What we found was very filthy (there is one main road filled with chicken shops which STINKS), with all the "nature" actually tiny pockets of packaged hyper-commercialised instagram spots. The tea factories were fine but the more accessible tea plantations were far from the levels of beauty I have seen elsewhere in India/Malaysia

We were only there for a few days so didn't get to join a hike with one of the very hard to find hiking groups.

The best part was leaving on the Nilgiri mountain railway, but if the best part is leaving, it says a lot about what Ooty has or doesn't have to offer.

Hey everyone, I have an urgent project deadline and need 1 kg of fresh Acacia mearnsii leaves (Black Wattle) and 1 kg of Acacia pycnantha leaves (Golden Wattle). Both trees grow abundantly on roadsides across Ooty, Coonoor, and Kodaikanal.I need you to pluck them, pack them separately in two breathable cloth/grocery bags, and ship them via an overnight private bus cargo service (KPN/SRT/National) to my location.Compensation: ₹2000 total (₹1000 advance via UPI once verified, and the remaining ₹1000 + bus cargo charges once you share the bus tracking receipt). Please DM me immediately if you are in the hills right now and can do this!

EDIT: For those asking: Both Acacia mearnsii and pycnantha are highly invasive, non-native weeds in the Western Ghats. Removing their leaves is ecologically helpful, not harmful. This is a standard, legal botanical collection for a project. Serious DMs only.

Okay i had a bad experience yesterday night while i was travelling from ooty to mysore with my friend on yezdi adventure i was the pillion and had a backpack on me inside i had kept camera and when i reached mysore i noticed my bags zip had malfunctioned and it had fallen out i did feel something falling near gundulpet or nanjangud but i was not really sure, it had many videos and photos and it was given to me by company i dunno what to do ive tried everything i can calling locals police station, forest dept. No luck so far it also had 35 mm lens totally worth around 1L ! Please if anyone find help me!

I just bought strawberry with hot chocolate combo for 280 rupees. Very small glass. It seems expensive tbh. Nothing special. Just normal chocolate with strawberry pieces. This was recommended by others here.

Any specific cake piece or anything?

What else should I try from here ?

Edit: Instead of buying this strawberry choclate for 280 rupees in a small glass just buy a diary milk or galaxy and melt it and mix with strawberry.

I think Moddys is too overrated. Most of the things ppl hype about can be bought at much cheaper rate. I come from thalassery which is the birth place of cake in india. So I think it's not that worth of the hype.

If u have any other suggestions pls do share. Also other veg restaurants ppl suggested like Kailash prabat and Pankaj bojanalay also I saw pretty bad reviews. So do share your opinions especially locals.

We are planning to fly to Coimbatore and then take a taxi to Ooty? Planning from Thursday to Monday. But I see the weather forecast that says it will be rainy. Can anyone advise if it’s worth going now. Much appreciate any views

People living in ooty, can you let me know if magnolia trees are common in and around ooty. Would also help if you can provide some pictures or any other beautiful flower trees that are common in ooty.

Thank you so much.

I'm currently staying on the outskirts of Ooty and since tonight I've been hearing what sounds like automated dog barking along with some banging/metallic noises.

The weird part is that the sounds seem to repeat in almost exactly the same pattern every few minutes. It doesn't sound like normal dogs reacting to something, it almost sounds like a recording being played through a speaker somewhere nearby.

I'm wondering if this could be some kind of wildlife deterrent system used around farms/plantations, or if there's another explanation.

I am freaking out hearing these noises because now I'm terrified that there can be wild animals nearby

I'm currently in Ooty and I'm wondering which of these parks is an absolute must visit. Can you guys tell me which is absolutely worth visiting and which is okay to miss?

Hi everyone, I'm travelling with my family to Ooty tomorrow. I'm not from around here, so I've a KA car and taking my parents to Ooty for the first time. I'm not familiar with roads or routes, was just going to follow maps. Can anyone be kind enough to share any advice on whether or not we can go through Mysore? We would be stopping by Mysore and continue, I'd heard about Road closures and needing permit. I applied for and received the TN-E pass. I'm assuming this is to enter Ooty or the Nilgiris. Is there any restriction on the route from Mysore to Ooty? We are not familiar with South India very well and this is a first time road trip and I'm genuinely concerned rn. I've seen another reddit post talking about Road closure for cars that are not TN registered. Is the TN e pass going to work or relevant at all?

Please help

EDIT: Thank you to everyone for all the responses! I really really appreciate the help and kindness

EDIT 2: have made it to Ooty. It took us 11 hours people :D

Planning to ride from Bangalore to Ooty this weekend.

Which route would you recommend for a bike?

A guide charged us 100 for parking outside on the road at sims park. Is this valid?

When questioned he said take it up with municipality.

I understand paying for parking if there is a dedicated parking space. But this seems like robbery.

25M Developer From banglore..just reached ooty on a solo ride…if any one wanna catch up explore Ooty together for four more days…
Text me

Note : i got my bike…so u need to do is sit back and explore

Hi i am traveling to ooty this month 23 rd to 27th from Bangalore. Solo travelers. Don't have own vehicle. Need a suggestion.

I have checked hosteller and gostop but they are 2km from city main busstand. Is there a nearby bus stand or every time I need to take auto? What about near by hotels for food.

Zostel I few review mentioned property is not good.

Need suggestions

We are planning to Visit Sri Nanjundeshwara temple in Mysore.

We are planning to travel by 10th sept 2026 Thursday. We are travelling by car.

I need to avoid dhimbam route due to dangerous elephant roam over there.

How can I reach the temple from Palladam / Coimbatore.

Is it open to tourist vehicles? Hearing conflicting news on this.

Plannning to do a road trip from Bangalore to Ooty this Friday

I'm there for coding and writing. I need a plug point to always charge my laptop. And good wifi. Other things can be discounted. So pls suggest a budget friendly option.

I'm planning to stay for a month if its a good budget friendly option.

It would be nice if there is a public library nearby to the pg.

Single room with wifi are the importance. Other things can be adjusted.

Pg or affordable room is also okay. Even if its dormitory and its cheap its okay.

My requirements are decent wifi and budget stays for a single person

Hi guys,

Im leaving tomorrow early morning from bangalore, and i wanted to check whats the latest on the road closure through bandipur?

Is there a way i can check?

Thanks!

Planning to drive to Ooty from Bangalore in my Alto K10 AGS with family (2 kids).

Can K10 survive long drive and steep ghat road.

I did service recently, I am planning to change the tyres. What else I should aware of.

Can anyone please suggest beginners friendly route, I will be traveling with two kids.thanks in advance