Ooty is much more famous than Munnar across the country that is why it has more visitors. As I have explored both, i feel Munnar being way too better than Ooty as as the later is more crowded, polluted and has got traffic issues now days.
Hey, I would go with Munnar. Last year, I visited both the places so I can tell you my first hand experience.
I somewhat found Ooty not worth all the hype. The place is quite commercialised now. Although, you can try other places near Ooty like Coonoor and Pykara lake. On the other hand, I found myself more close to nature in Munnar. The place was so peaceful and serene, away from the chaos of city life! I went for 2 days in Munnar followed by a day in Allepey, where you can spend a day in the houseboats in the famous backwaters!
Doubtless it’s Munnar .. Ooty far more crowded than Munnar and its totally commercialised. Munnar will give a great experience with respect nature and landscape
Ooty is at height of 2200m and munnar at 1600m so ooty will be 3-4 degrees colder than munnar
ooty is more commercialized, and have city culture. munnar is pure nature.
dont come to ooty in may and june (its more crowded and huge traffic jams), also it will be hot in day time.
Ooty is known as the “Queen of Hill Stations”, a name that is well-deserved. Home to the Nilgiri Hills and the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Ooty offers an enticing blend of tourism, nature, adventure opportunities, and local agriculture. Hillside temples and dense pine forests co-exist with the bustling Ooty market and town centre, making for an irresistible juxtaposition of old and new. And that’s not the extent of Ooty’s marvels – pleasantly mild year-round temperatures and surprises around every corner like farm fresh wild honey and homemade chocolate, hidden tea estates, and a lively cricket pitch put Ooty on the map for good reason. Whether you stay in budget accommodation or an upscale lakeside hotel, you’re guaranteed to have a good time in Ooty.