Places to Visit in Ooty
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Ooty Botanical Gardens
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
When you visit Ooty, the first thing you will be asked to visit is the botanical gardens. Once inside, be prepared for a very long walk. You may be able to recognise the “famous tree” out here where songs for many Indian films have been shot. It is an ideal place to relax in the lap of nature...
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Government Museum
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The Government Museum, Mysore Road, Udhagamandalam, has items of tribal objects, districts ecological details and representative sculptural arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu. It was set up in 1989, with a view to provide education benefits to the residing and visiting population of the Nilgiris...
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Ooty Lake
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
Ooty Lake is an artificial lake, formed by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in 1824. The artificial lake was formed by the mountain streams flowing down Ooty valley. This lake stretches for about 2.75 km, from the central bus stand, in an irregular ‘L’ shape.
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Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary or the Tiger Reserve is an adventurous sightseeing place in Ooty. It is situated in the Nilgiri hills, where the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. The entire sanctuary covers a wide area of 32,155 hectares, comprising open grassland, valley, flat land, swamp and...
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Botanical Garden
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Botanical Garden is the most famous tourist destination in Ooty. In 1847, Marquis of Tweedale laid the foundation of this garden, which is spread at an area of 22 hectares. This garden is located at a height of 2400 metres above the sea level and has a collection of rare coloured lilies,...
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Raj Bhawan
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Heritage
Raj Bhawan or the Government House in Ooty is located on the ridge of the western slopes of Doddabetta. This house lies on the outskirts of the South Easter quarter of Ooty Before heading towards Ooty, the governors of Madras used to visit this place, which was declared as the summer capital of...
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Rose Garden
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Rose Garden covers around 10 acres of land, near the Charring Cross at Vijayanagaram. This garden comprises terraces with pergolas, rose tunnels and bowers with rose creepers. There are around 3600 varieties of roses in this garden.
Tourists can visit this garden for seeing Miniature...
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
Any tourist who comes to visit Ooty wants to travel by this train. This train has an interesting history apart from the vintage charm that it exudes. The “Nilgiris toy train” connects Ooty to Mettupalyam at the foot of the Nilgiris. The Nilgiri Hill railway, blue and cream with wooden coaches and...
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Glenmorgan
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
Glenmorgan is a scenic countryside in Ooty, which is full of eucalyptus and tea plantations. It is located 25 km north-west of Ooty and is a famous Tea estate. This tea estate is ideal place for picnics and has a big lake constituting the fore bay for the Pykara Power House.
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Pykara Lake
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
Pykara Lake, a popular getaway from Ooty, is a placid lake located between the lush green valleys of Ooty. Surrounded by dense forests, there is a forest rest house in the area. Additionally, Pykara is known for its boat house, which is near the Pykara falls and Dam. The boat house also includes...
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Avalanche
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Valley
Avalanche is a nature lover's paradise, which is just 26 km away from Ooty. This valley is a great place for indulging in mountain trekking and trout fishing. It is an ideal destination for excursion in Ooty and tourists can stay in the local guest house of the forest department....
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Emerald Lake
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
Emerald Lake is located in the upper plateau region of the Nilgiri Hills, hardly 25 km from Ooty. This lake is part of the Silent Valley and is situated close to the Red Hill Nature Resort. Visitors can enjoy sunrise and sunset from this place.
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Tiger Hill
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Hill
This is a picturesque spot, located east of Ooty town, on the lower lap of Doddabetta peak.
Tiger Hill is a now a resort consisting of English style cottages. You can have a luxurious stay here in the lap of nature.
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Fern Hill Palace
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Palace
Fern Hill is a welcome heritage hotel, situated at Fern Hill, Ooty and located in 50 acres of land with sprawling lawns, beautiful gardens, dense forests, rich and stunning views overlooking lush green valleys and tea gardens. The palace, superbly finished with Burmese teak, features a...
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Ketti Valley View
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Valley
Ketti Valley View is located on the Ooty-Coonoor road, around 7 km away from the main city of Ooty. It is the second largest valley in the world, which comprises different villages that are part of Coimbatore and Mysore. It covers a wide area, extending from the plains of Coimbatore to the Mysore...
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Sim's Park
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Park
- Entry: Paid
Sim’s Park in Coonoor exhibits approximately 1000 species of plants. This park is spread over 12 hectares of land and is located at the Northern side of Coonoor Railway Station. It has variable height, ranging from 1768 to 1798 metres above the sea level. The park experiences a maximum...
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Doddabetta Peak
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
Doddabetta Peak is the highest vantage point in Ooty, located at around 2,623 m. This peak is regarded as one of the highest peaks in South India, which lies at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats. The beautiful valley, plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore are visible...
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Kodanad View Point
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
Kodanad View Point is a small village, which is approximately 18 km to the east of Kotagiri. It lies on the eastern edges of the Nilgiri hills and boasts of green tea estates. Tourists can visit the Rangaswamy peak, for which, frequent bus services are available from Kodanad.
The river...
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Mini Garden
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Mini Garden is located on the way to the Boat House. It features a children’s amusement park, along with a snack bar. The garden is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited. It is open daily for tourists and is known for its toy rides.
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Cairn Hill
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Hill
It is situated about 3 km on the road to Avalanche Cairn hill. It is one of the few surviving original walks. The entrance road to the bill is flanked by dense cypress trees. This is an excellent spot for a picnic. There are many hill resorts here. You can stay there and enjoy the picturesque...
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Kalhatti Water Falls
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Water Fall
Kalhatti Water Falls boasts a height of 40 metres and is considered to be an ideal destination for trekking. This water fall is around 13 km from Ooty on the Ooty-Mysore route. The water fall is located at around 2,000 metres above the sea level and the entire route runs through the Kalhatti...
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9th Mile
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
9th Mile, also known as Shooting Medu, is just 9 miles away from the Ooty city. This place is popularly called the Shooting Medu, as many of the Tamil and other Indian movies are shot here. The lush green forests and large mountains add to the beauty of this place, making it an ideal picnic spot....
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Kamraj Sagar Lake
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
A popular picnic spot, Kamraj Sagar Lake is an artificial reservoir formed close to the dam. The scenic beauty has been captured in many movies and as it is enclosed with rolling green hills and unspoiled nature, it is a peaceful. It is a well known fishing spot and you can savor a variety of...
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Thread Garden
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
A popular tourist spot and a haven for all those with creative fingers, this is an innovative and aesthetic creation of an artificial garden of plants and flowers all woven by thread. Surprisingly, no needles are used in the process.
The garden is located on the same road as the Boat House....
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St. Catherine Water Falls
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Water Fall
St. Catherine Water Falls is around 8 km away from Kotagiri and is named after Catherine, who was the wife of Mr. M.D. Cockburn. The couple were the first Europeans to settle in Kotagiri. Mr. M.D. Cockburn is also known as the pioneer of coffee plantation in Kotagiri and Yercaud.
The St....
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Hindustan Photo Film
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
Hindustan Photo Film or HPF is a public sector enterprise and the chief industrial unit of the district. It is situated around 5 km from Ooty railway station and covers a wide spread area of 300 acres. This plant is situated close to the Ooty-Mysore road and the golf links. Tourists visit this...
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Kandal Cross
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Other
One of the best known Catholic churches in Ooty, the Kandal Cross and is known to cure the ill while many believe that their wishes came true after visiting the holy shrine. To fulfill their wishes, candles are lighted on Fridays. The architectural splendor of the Church also deserves mention.
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Mukerti National Park
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: National Park
- Entry: Paid
Mukerti National Park is located within the southern and eastern regions of the Nilgiri hills as a safe abode for avian and animal species, especially some which are on the verge of extinction. Some of the animals that are spotted often are the Sambhar deer, Nilgiri marten, barking deer, otter,...
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Mukurti Peak
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
Amidst the hills bordering the southern plains of Kerala, Mukurti Peak stands out at 2556 mt. above sea level. A beautiful place, isolated from commercial activities, in the lap of Nature, it is known for exquisite sunrises and sunsets. There are a few huts and camping grounds for those who want...
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6th Mile
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
6th Mile, also known as the Shooting Spot, is located just 6 miles from the city centre. This tourist spot is green, extensive and replete with dense forest. Most of the Indian movies feature this shooting spot owing to its natural beauty.
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Dolphin's Nose
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: View point
Dolphin's Nose is essentially a huge rock that resembles the nose of a dolphin. There are ravines on either side of Dolphin's Nose, including St. Catherine Falls and Coonoor stream meeting the Kotagiri stream. These water bodies are tributaries of the Bhavani River.
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Arranmore Palace
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Apart from viewpoints, Ooty also has this Palace to watch out for. Maharajas and nawabs built their summer palaces and mansions. Many have been turned into hotels. Arranmore Palace built by the Maharaja of Jodhpur is now a Government guest house. It is open to visitors. It is known as Tamizhagam.
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Marlimun Lake
Rank 33
Ranked 33 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
With crystal clear waters and the backdrop of the pristine Nilgiri Hills, Marlimun Lake is a panoramic spot in Ooty. With a variety of different boats to enjoy a boat ride, you can choose from an open shikara type to a paddle boat. It is surrounded amidst virgin forest reserves so the only sounds...
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Upper Bhawani Lake
Rank 34
Ranked 34 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
Upper Bhavani Lake is situated at a distance of 10 km from Korakundah and over 20 km from Avalanche. The route to Upper Bhavani is replete with sholas trees and the entire area is a wildlife habitat. Tourists can go for trekking from Bangithapal through Sispara to the Silent Valley. For trekking...
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Honey and Bee Museum
Rank 35
Ranked 35 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Honey and Bee Museum in Ooty was started as a novel project by an NGO, Keystone Foundation. Tourists can acquire information on the indigenous honey bees at this museum. Information on the traditional tribal people, who harvest honey, is also available in the museum.
The Honey and Bee...
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Mukerti Lake
Rank 36
Ranked 36 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Lake
Another attraction within the sanctuary is the panoramic Mukerti Lake, which is home to innumerable birds, butterflies and marine life. Other activities such as boating and swimming can be enjoyed in the lake.
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St. Stephen's Church
Rank 37
Ranked 37 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Church
St. Stephen’s Church is known not only for its religious significance, but is one of the best known colonial structures that have withstood the ravages of time. It was constructed in wood which is similar to that used in Tipu Sultan’s palace. The spectacular Gothic architecture is evident and is...
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MacIvor's Bund
Rank 38
Ranked 38 of 38Places to Visit in Ooty
- Type: Hill
Another place that deserves mention is MacIvor’s Bund, about 7 km from Avalanche and located in the vicinity is Dodabetta Peak. The hilly road continues right up to the Bund and people love to enjoy motorcycle rides on these roads.
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