Ooty tour should take you to some of the most picturesque locations that are breathtakingly beautiful. You will be mesmerized by the sight of misty mountain ranges, cool climate, serpentine roads, and beautiful lakes.
Ooty is the anglicized name for Udagamandalam. It is the most picturesque hill station in the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. With the magnificent Nilgiri mountain ranges, cool breeze blowing from all directions, Ooty is aptly called the Queen of Hill stations. It is the most visited hill station by honeymooners.
Ooty was the summer retreat of the British during the British raj. It was frequented by the rulers from Coimbatore and Madras to escape from the scorching heat.
Ooty has beautiful sightseeing locations in making your tour memorable. It is an ideal destination to rewind and relax. It has beautiful meadows, valleys, lakes, and wildlife sanctuaries.
These are the must visit places in Ooty to make your tour memorable.
Ooty Lake/Ooty Boat House
A major tourist attraction in Ooty is the Lake. It is also known as the Ooty Boat House. The lake is surrounded by Nilagiri trees, which enhances the beauty of the lake. It is an artificial lake constructed in 1924 by John Sullivan. Enjoy boating in the lake.
Ooty Boat House timings
Ooty boat house is open to public between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm
Botanical Garden
Your tour to Ooty is not complete without visiting the Government Botanical Garden. It is spread in an area of 55 acres, at an elevation of 2,250-2500 feet MSL on the slopes of Doddabetta peak.
Botanical Garden is open to public between 9.00 am and 6.30 pm
Ooty Rose Garden
One of the major attractions in the Ooty tour is the Government Rose Garden. Spread out in an area of 4 hectares, the Rose Garden is the commemoration symbol of the centenary celebration of the Ooty Flower show. The Rose Garden is constructed in terraces. It has the largest collection of roses that includes, roses of unusual colors like green and miniature roses. You will be able to see around 3,000 varieties of Roses.
Ooty Rose Garden is open to public between 8.00 am and 6.30 pm
Ooty Ketti valley
Ketti valley is a hidden gem between Ooty and Coonoor. This mesmerizing valley offers awesome views of the blue mountains and is the second such inhabited valley in India. To make your Ooty tour memorable, make it a point to visit Ketti valley during sunrise and sunset.
Doddabetta peak
Raising to an elevation of 8652 feet MSL, Doddabetta is the fourth highest peak in South India and the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountain ranges. The road connectivity till the peak has made it one of the must-visit places in Ooty tour. The Nilgiri Mountain ranges look magnificent from the top of Doddabetta.
Doddabetta is open to public from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Ooty Toy Train/Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is an engineering marvel. It is built by the British in 1908. The train runs between Ooty and Mettupalayam. The United Nations has declared the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as a heritage site under the Mountain railway in India. You will come across some of the most beautiful scenery on either side of the railway track during your journey between Ooty and Coonoor. Your Ooty tour is not complete without a journey on the toy train.
Ooty 6th mile meadows- wall paper
When you watch a movie that shows beautiful valleys and meadows, you may feel like visiting them. Ooty has the distinction of showcasing such meadows in the 6th mile. It is aptly named, as it is located at 6th mile from Ooty town on Mysore road.
The location opens in front of you like wallpaper. The lush green valley with the Nilgiri mountains in the background, it appears as if you are watching a beautiful scene from a movie.
It is open to public from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Ooty-9th mile
As the name suggests, it is located at 9th mile from Ooty town. It is spread in an area of 20,000 acres. It is a vast and unending land of lush green grass with beautiful valleys with patches of shola forests.
The endless expanse of grassland with shola forests in-between, presents a mesmerizing sight to the visitor. It is also a popular film shooting location that has attracted film directors from all Indian languages.
It is open to public between 7.00 am and 6.30 pm
