Ooty 5 hr 45 min (265.2 km) via Mysore Rd, Bengaluru Ooty , also known as Udhagamandalam, is a hill station in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the Nilgiri Hills, and is known for its scenic beauty, cool climate, and picturesque lake. Ooty is a popular tourist destination, and is visited by a large number of tourists each year. The town is known for its tea estates, and is a major producer of tea in the region. It is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Ooty Botanical Gardens and the Ooty Lake. Ooty is easily accessible by road and rail, and is located approximately 300 kilometers from the city of Bengaluru.