Title: Kandal Travel Guide: Best of Kandal, Ootacamund Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kandal](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandal-Ootacamund-Hotels.0-n553248635976384410-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Kandal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kandal.d553248635976384410.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kandal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandal.d553248635976384410.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kandal Travel Guide ## Ootacamund ## Visit Kandal Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ootacamund travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ootacamund.dx892529814557257728) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ooty Lake showing kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104768/fab32b8c-ac41-4735-8bba-6d299ada9cc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Lake 4/5(6 reviews) Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Lake-Ooty.d6104768.Attraction) ![Botanical Gardens featuring a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104762/96d49df1-5fc0-4198-8099-a9e40e99144d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Government Botanical Gardens 4.5/5(8 reviews) At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ooty.d6104762.Attraction) ![Ooty Rose Garden featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Rose Garden 4.5/5(7 reviews) Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Attraction) ![Doddabetta Peak featuring tranquil scenes and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185251/66375144-bfc1-4c14-bb4a-3ff01896e4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Doddabetta Peak 4.5/5(5 reviews) Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Doddabetta-Peak-Ooty.d6185251.Attraction) ![In the middle of no where..... #lifeatexpedia #nature #sky #water #ultrawide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222109/0526d24e-9c68-4cd1-b9a5-eea1b0358855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pykara-Lake-Ooty.d553248621532737936.Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Church which includes a church or cathedral and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104766/e3032d0b-637b-45fa-b8b9-d7e7a897952b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Stephen's Church 4/5(2 reviews) One of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris region combines charming architecture and fabulous stained-glass windows in a mystical woodland setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Stephens-Church-Ooty.d6104766.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Day Trip to Coonoor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475181/7aca0490-a129-49a6-a596-abd742513b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty) £89 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-coonoor-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-ooty.a3475181.activity-details) [See all activities in Ootacamund](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kandal ![Sterling Ooty Elk Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4218400/4218323/7b941234_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sterling Ooty Elk Hill 25, Ramakrishna Mutt Road,Elkhill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu £41 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Government Museum and Upper Bhavani Lake are ... 7/10 Good! (52 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=4218323&PinnedHotelID=4218323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384410) ![Treebo Skydale Inn & Suites With Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21530000/21522600/21522517/1040118d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Treebo Skydale Inn & Suites With Mountain View 284, Ooty West Lake Road Ootacamund Tamil Nadu £22 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Arranmore Palace and Thread Garden are ... Good hotel Maintance is not so good All the rest is good Reviewed on 23 Feb 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=21522517&PinnedHotelID=21522517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384410) ![Treebo Skydale Premium Suites, 1500 Mtrs From Ooty Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96390000/96389400/96389372/bf8c4e10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Treebo Skydale Premium Suites, 1500 Mtrs From Ooty Lake 85/A, 284, 286/1, 285, 286, 286/A Ootacamund Tamil Nadu £24 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free parking, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Arranmore Palace and Thread Garden are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Clean room. Staff behavior is good. Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=96389372&PinnedHotelID=96389372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384410) ![Villa Euphoria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111640000/111638800/111638758/5c28ee33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Euphoria Savoy Hotel Line Ootacamund Tamil Nadu £28 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this resort in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Government Museum and Upper Bhavani Lake are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Good Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=111638758&PinnedHotelID=111638758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384410) ![Serenity Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112470000/112465200/112465146/986a706d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serenity Suites 100 Mysore Rd Fingerpost Ootacamund TN £21 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Government Museum and Thread Garden are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) The stay is good luxurious experience for a budget price. The staff is very supportive as well. I would recommend this stay to everyone. It is very close to the city centre as well Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=112465146&PinnedHotelID=112465146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384410) ![The Baron](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68041700/68041686/a3796106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Baron Woodcock Rd Ootacamund TN Stay at this hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Government Museum and Nilgiri Mountain ... 8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews) The room was in good condition. There were no instructions to order room service, get drinking water. No Toothpaste in the room and none available for purchase. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Mani-Vihar.dx553248635976397726) ![birds eye view of lush green valley of nilgiri mountains at coonoor hill station near ooty in tamilnadu, south india](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587119/659fe470-dc29-4148-a096-27a28e9c776b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fern Hill While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fern-Hill.dx553248635974587119) ![A beautiful tea estates, a little down drive from pine forests. A little known places of ooty. #nature # travel # landscape # drive ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/85f509ee-d55a-4988-b3cf-d9793ab881cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Bazar While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ootacamund-Upper-Bazar.dx944719459241832448) ![Beautiful Government botanical gardens in Ooty, Tamilnadu, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381931/d98a532a-7d07-4076-8eca-fc1c2abca849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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