Ooty, the 'queen of hill-stations' of India, is a hill-resort standing at 7,349 ft above sea level. Also known as Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund, it is situated in the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu. It is known for it's salubrious climate and scenic beauty.

There are breath-taking views of tea-plantations, and undisturbed grassy meadows. For the more adventurous, there are trekking and hang-gliding.