Fern Hill Travel Guide

Ootacamund

Popular places to visit

Botanical Gardens featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

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.

Government Botanical Gardens
Ooty Lake showing kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people

Ooty Lake

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

Ooty Lake
Ooty Rose Garden featuring flowers and a garden

Ooty Rose Garden

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

Ooty Rose Garden
Doddabetta Peak featuring tranquil scenes and farmland

Doddabetta Peak

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

Doddabetta Peak
St. Stephen\'s Church which includes a church or cathedral and flowers

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.

St. Stephen's Church
Pykara Lake

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.

Pykara Lake

Things to do

Day Trip to Coonoor

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

£91
per traveller
Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
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Top hotels in Fern Hill

BouganVilla

BouganVilla

3 out of 5
262 A St Thomas Church Rd Fern Hill, Ootacamund, TN
The price is £38 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£38
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star resort in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Incredible"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

BouganVilla
BRITISH CLIFF CLUB RESORT

BRITISH CLIFF CLUB RESORT

3 out of 5
Mount pleasant road, No 166, Ootacamund, TN
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ...
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BRITISH CLIFF CLUB RESORT
Welbeck Vintage by Oxygen Resorts

Welbeck Vintage by Oxygen Resorts

3.5 out of 5
D No - 189, Dasaprakash Street Welbeck, Heritage Inn, Welbeck Road, Ward -31,, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
The price is £54 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£54
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World ...
"Overall very good. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Dinner was good. There was a bit of noise from neighbouring rooms and some stuffiness in the bathroom because it had no windows or ventilation, but would stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024

Welbeck Vintage by Oxygen Resorts
The 643 Holiday Homes

The 643 Holiday Homes

3 out of 5
St Thomas Church Rd Fern Hill, Ootacamund, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £46 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£46
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War ...
Passable
"The host was excellent. However the room was very cold and no heating was available. Also the bathroom condition was quite worn. Hot water supply limited."

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2024

The 643 Holiday Homes
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill

Sterling Ooty Fern Hill

4 out of 5
73, Kungah House Road, Fern Hill, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ...
6.8/10 (66 reviews)
"The services was pathetic. Most of the area was booked for private parties so we couldn't go anywhere. It was like staying in a hotel and not resort. Also, during checkout they took more amount from us. When I checked it, and asked for a refund, they said they have initiated the refund. But I never ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

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Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
SV Residency

SV Residency

2.5 out of 5
111 D Bakie Road, Ooty, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
The price is £84 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£84
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ...
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Other neighbourhoods around Fern Hill

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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.

Mani Vihar
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Upper Bazar

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

Upper Bazar
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Kandal

3/5(3 area reviews)

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

Kandal
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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.

Stone House Area

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