Mani Vihar
Ootacamund
Popular places to visit

Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.

Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.

Government Botanical Gardens
At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species.

Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.

Pykara Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pykara Lake during your travels in Pykara. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

St. Stephen's Church
One of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris region combines charming architecture and fabulous stained-glass windows in a mystical woodland setting.
Things to do

Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)

Ooty Sightseeing and Toy Train Ride –UNESCO Railway One Day Tour
Top hotels in Mani Vihar

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Our overall experience at hotel was very good. The room was very comfortable and staff was very cooperative. Bone fire was great to have in cool breeze.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Yes very good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

SPACE4 RESORT
On the day of visit, the hotel staff told that there was no such booking confirmed from there end and there is no such agreement between this online site Hotels.com. At that time, even no support staff available at your end. Very very disappointed experience.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Hotel Silver Oak
There was no hot water no drinking water no AC very bad
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

The Serai Bandipur
Great location
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Mani Vihar

Upper Bazar
While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake.

Fern Hill
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat.

Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Stone House Area
Stone House Area might not have many top sights, but Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
