Shakti's Musings & Travelogue

One should definitely hit Ooty when schools are in session because who wouldn’t want to trade the sounds of children’s laughter for the serene symphony of the Nilgiris hills in the Western Ghats? This place really shines from October to March, especially if you’re a fan of the glorious, unpredictable November rains that turn you into a soggy sponge! You can kick back with a piping hot cup of filter coffee, pondering the vast nothingness of nature while trying to outrun a stray goat. Plus, the flora and fauna here are practically begging all you passionate nature photographers to snap a pic as they show off their best sides—it’s like an Instagram influencer convention, but with more trees!

If you haven’t climbed aboard the Toy Train from Mettupalayam station to Ooty yet, you have not really experienced it all ! It’s like politely declining chocolate cake at a birthday bash! Do yourself a solid and snag those tickets early, unless your idea of fun is engaging in a high-stakes game of musical chairs with train seats. Plus, Ooty is bursting with homestays, hotels, and resorts—it’s like a buffet where you can’t help but find something that tickles your travel fancy!

I adore the spot for its Zen-like vibes and those hills that look like they’re auditioning for the role of “Most Likely to Make My Instagram Feed Jealous.” I can already hear the place whispering, “Please come back—your blog needs me!” So, when I get the itch to write or my inner photographer starts throwing a tantrum, you can bet I’ll be packing my bags faster than you can say “serene getaway”!