Ooty the most loved hill station in India. This place witnessed a lot of tourists every year. The mild and pleasant climate of Ooty is ideal for growing tea, spices and oil and even cheese-making.
Ooty is one of the most beautiful destinations in the southern part of the country. But, apart from the natural beauty, it is also the things to buy in Ooty. The fresh local produce of Ooty is perhaps are the speciality of Ooty.
1. Acres Wild
Acres Wild, a family-run farm-stay in Coonoor, produces vegetarian and organic cheese with milk from Jersey and Holstein cows.
2. The Green Shop
Epicures can also get fresh spices like cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cardamom from The Green Shop in Ooty.
3. Handmade chocolates
Ooty has a sizeable handmade chocolate industry. Indulge your sweet tooth with the truffles, fudges, and marshmallows here.
4. Aromatic Oils
Ooty’s plantations also produce aromatic essential oils such as camphor, eucalyptus, and citronella, which can be used for medicinal purposes.
5. Tea
Ooty is most famous for its tea plantations. Connoisseurs will find plenty to choose from: dust and leaf; black, green, black and white varieties; and flavours such as masala, jasmine, cardamom and even chocolate.