Things to do in Ootacamund
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Top places to visit
1. Government Botanical Gardens
2. Doddabetta Peak
3. Ooty Lake
4. Ooty Rose Garden
5. St. Stephen's Church
What to do in Ootacamund
Popular places to visit
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.
Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.
Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
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.
Mudumalai National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Mudumalai National Park, a lovely green space in Ooty. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Raj Bhavan
Find out about the history of Ooty when you spend time at Raj Bhavan. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Upper Bhavani Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Upper Bhavani Lake during your travels in Ooty. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Areas of Ootacamund
Fern Hill
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Second World War Memorial Pillar.
Mani Vihar
While Mani Vihar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ooty Lake and Mudumalai National Park.
Upper Bazar
While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake.
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.
