Festivals
Much like the place, fairs and festivals are a part of the joyous atmosphere, which epitomizes Ooty.
The Summer Festival held in May at the Botanical Garden attracts a large number of tourists. One of the main highlights of the festival is the flower show. A number of cultural programmes, are organized on the sidelines of the festival.
The Botanical Garden is also the location for an annual seasonal festival, which showcases the variety in fruits and vegetables.
Boat Races and Boat Pageantry are other added tourist attractions in the month of May. Many attend this annual water sports competition.
There is also a Tea and Tourism Festival held in January every year. The Tamilnadu Tourism Department and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India jointly organizes all these festivals.
Among the religious festivals, the notable ones include the Thaipoosam at the Elk Hill Murugan Temple in February, Ooty Mariamman Temple Festival held in April every year.