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The Nilgiris
Riding The Nilgiri Toy Train To Ooty
Tunnels, tea gardens and a slow climb on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Mettupalayam.
Homemade Chocolates And Bakes In Ooty
Ooty Homemade Chocolates and Bakeries to Visit
Ooty's homemade chocolates, varkey biscuits and hot tea on a cold hill-station evening.
Walk through Ooty's market streets and you'll see homemade chocolate shops everywhere. Add a packet of crisp Ooty varkey and a cup of Nilgiri tea, and you have the town's favourite evening snack.
Tips
- Taste before you buy — flavours vary a lot.
- Pick up Nilgiri tea from a tea factory outlet.
- Chocolates melt quickly in the plains; pack them well.
