Ooty guide
Packing List
What to pack for Ooty
In June, Ooty is typically mild, heavy rain (11 to 20°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Ooty essentials
- Warm layers. Jacket needed.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Good 4G in Ooty town and botanical garden areas. Jio and Airtel. Signal disappears on Nilgiri Mountain...
- Tea factory "free tours" that hard-sell overpriced branded tea — buy at local market instead
- June highlights: Monsoon
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics