Open for public usage in the year 1908, the Ooty Railway Station or Udhagamandalam Station is part of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and has been deemed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Around 4 km from the city centre, getting to Ooty via train would require you to travel to Mettupalayam which happens to be the nearest Railway Station, around 47 km away. From Mettupalayam, the famous Toy Train promises an adventurous climb towards the Ooty Railway Station. An interesting fact that you ought to know is that this is the slowest train in India and travels at a speed of 10 kmph. Moreover, after crossing the Bhavani River, this Toy Train climbs Asia’s steepest track crossing 250 bridges, 16 tunnels and 208 curves while covering a distance of 40 km. If staying close by is what you prefer then there are plenty of hotels near Ooty Railway Station that provide decent accommodation. Choose from a range of budget properties, 2-star rated and 3-star rated hotels close to Ooty Railway Station. Now that you know where to search when looking for a hotel in Ooty near Udhagamandalam Railway Station, here are some tourist attractions in close by. Hindustan Photo Films, an important industrial unit set up in Ooty is around 5 km away from the Ooty Railway Station. For a day of fun, entertainment and unlimited water rides, make your way to Thunder World which is just 400 metres away from the Ooty Railway Station. Spend a day at the Ooty Race Course and enjoy watching the jockeys ride their horses and compete against one another.
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