Ooty guide
Packing List
What to pack for Ooty
In December, Ooty is typically cool, light rain possible (6 to 18°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Ooty essentials
- Warm layers. Jacket needed.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Compact umbrella
- 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
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