This is one of Ooty's most-visited places and is 2kms from town. It dates back to the mid-18th century. Covering an area of 22 acres, it was originally meant as a ground to study the vegetation in and around the hills of Nilgiri. Today it functions as a park open to all. It is home to as many as 650 species of plants and trees, and also happens to be a bird watcher's delight. It also has a fossil of a 200 million year old tree.
This is the most popular tourist hub in the town, just behind the bus-stand. An artificial lake, it was built by John Sullivan in the mid 18th century. One can go for various kinds of boat rides here from morning to evening. There is also a children's park and a deer park nearby.
Reserve your roomThe Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10kms from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of the valley below. On a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far off areas, even the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore
Rose garden is situated heart of the Ooty and is also located very near to Ooty central bus stand. This garden beautifully laid out in terrace and flowers.
Reserve your roomIts nearly 25 Km distance from Ooty. A place that should not be missed. A fabulous experience of mountain trekking could be realized in this place.
The Boat house was maintained by Tamil Nadu Tourism & Development Corporation. Its nearly 19 Km distance from Ooty. It's the largest river in the district.
Reserve your roomYou could see various arts and crafts of Tamilnadu as well as many kind of details about Ooty.
Its nearly 18 Km distance from Ooty. This is the first sanctuary in south India. Within this sanctuary is an elephant camp called "Theppakkadu". Very enjoyable place for kids.
Reserve your roomThis is the very enjoyable ride. Because kids mostly like this. It's fabulous one.
Tiger hill is located at DoddaBetta Peak's lower bend, and is an excellent place for trekking.
This makes for a great picnic spot and is densely covered with cypress trees.