1. Ooty Lake: Named after the city itself, the Ooty Lake is the topmost attraction worth visiting during your vacation in the hills. Surrounded by naturalness, the lake was artificially made in 1824, with initial purposes of fishing. Over the decades the site has become a hotspot for many activities like - boating, horse riding, cycling, picnics etc. which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and vacation expectations.
Location: 1 kilometre from the Bus--Station, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
Price: Entry starts from INR 13 for Indians | Boat Rides stars from INR 240 (additional charges for the camera, videotaping)
Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
2. Ooty Botanical Garden: Spanning over 55 acres of land, the Botanical Garden in Ooty is among the top attractions to see. It is managed and maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu and is divided into five sections - Fern House, Lower Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory and Nurseries, housing thousands of plant varieties. It is all showcased with more panache during the famous Summer festival organized here.
Location: Nilgiris, Vannarapettai, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
Price: INR 30 per person for Adults | INR 15 per person for Children | INR 50 for Still Camera | INR 100 for Video Camera
Timings: 7:00 am to 6:30 pm
3. Kalhatty Waterfalls: Situated on the Ooty-Mysore Road, about 15 kilometres from the main city, Kalhatty Waterfalls is an alluring attraction to add to your Ooty itinerary. One has to go on a 2 kilometres long trek, starting from Kalahasti to reach the refreshing and marvellous cascade running against the mountains. Visitors can enjoy bird-watching, photography, a relaxing swim etc. here.
Location: Sigur Ghat Road, 13 kilometres from Ooty, Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
4. Mudumalai National Park: This is one of the best places to visit in Ooty, especially if you are a nature lover. Mudumalai National Park connects the Eastern and Western Ghats in Southern India and acts as a home to a diverse variety of flora, fauna and avifauna. It is also a declared Tiger Reserve with a population of 50 tigers which can be seen with trail walks and safari tours.
Location: NH 67, Gudalur NH 67, Gudalur, Devarshola, Tamil Nadu, 643223, India
Price: INR 30 per person Entry fee | INR 53 for Still Camera |INR 315 for Video Camera | INR 340 per person For Bus safari | INR 4200 per trip For Jeep safari | INR 1120 per trip For Elephant safari
Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
5. Wenlock Downs: Spanning over 80 acres of lush forest land, Wenlock Downs is among the best places to enjoy a picnic and nature walks. Covered in Eucalyptus trees and endless grasslands, many enthusiasts of the sport, can also play golf here or catch sight of grazing sheep and more beautiful Ooty sceneries.
Location: 17 kilometres Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
Timings: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
6. Ooty Rose Garden: The perfect spot for romantic outings, the Rose Garden in Ooty is among the most famous places. Spread over 4 hectares of land, the garden contains over 20,000 varieties of roses from over the world, divided into many sections. The cold weather and the fragrant atmosphere is quite enjoyable, and it gets even better during the peak season when the ‘Flower Show’ is organized here.
Location: Bombay Kist, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
Price: INR 20 per person INR 30 for Still Camera | INR 75 for Video Camera
Timings: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
7. St. Stephens Church: This is a 19th-century Church built by the British in India during the time of their Raj. It was built to commemorate the birthday of King George IV in classic colonial grandeur. The erstwhile attraction now is loved and visited by tourists for its architecture, intricate details and a prevailing history of Ooty.
Location: Club Road, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
Timings: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Sundays closed)
8. Tribal Research Centre: This tourist attraction is a must-visit in Ooty to learn about the Indigenous tribes who have lived here for centuries. Other than displaying prehistoric artefacts and stuffed animals in the museum, its research centre works on the social, cultural, economic and religious activities of the tribals of Southern India and elsewhere.
Location: Tribal Research Center, Nanjanad Road, Muttorai Palada, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 634004, India
Timings: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Fridays closed)
9. Wax World Ooty: Located amidst green mountains and tea estates, at about 2 kilometres from the main Ooty City centre, Wax World is a wax museum that can give Madame Tussauds a run for their money. The museum showcases themes of villages and sculptures of Indian Freedom Fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi Gopal Krishna Gokhale etc. to explore here.
Location: Opposite to Lake-BoatHouse, Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643002, India
Price: INR 20 per person | INR 30 for Still Camera
Timings: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
10. Nilgiri Mountain Railways: An important part of the tourism in Ooty, the Nilgiri Mountain Railways operates the renowned Toy Train between Ooty to Coonoor and Mettupalayam daily, to and fro. And boarding the train and taking the journey is indeed one of the best experiences and surrounding visuals you can relish during the trip.
Location: Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
Price: Per person INR 205 per person in First Class | INR 30 per person in Second Class | INR 15 for Unreserved category
Timings: Ooty to Mettupalayam - 2:00 pm | Ooty to Coonoor - 9:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm
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