Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ootacamund February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ootacamund](https://expedia.co.uk/Ootacamund-Hotels.d892529814557257728.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Ootacamund Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ootacamund Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Ootacamund ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ootacamund Types of activities Where to stay [Ootacamund travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ootacamund.dx892529814557257728) ![Different shades of colors #nature #lifeatexpedia #valley #India #ooty #landscapephotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998067/c0f7ac66-d9ec-4272-8aa6-21003bf3c313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Different shades of colors #nature #lifeatexpedia #valley #India #ooty #landscapephotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998067/c0f7ac66-d9ec-4272-8aa6-21003bf3c313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nature at it's best #lifeatexpedia #nature #waterfalls #India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222109/4c3b8c29-bb07-4e7b-aad2-9d2a882aff02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pine Forest #lifeatexpedia #nature #inthemiddleofnowhere #outdoors #India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/1f5ac3c2-2d4f-4ce3-9896-7b69f23b83ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ootacamund Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ootacamund has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ootacamund, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ootacamund with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Ootacamund Ootacamund is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ootacamund, and make it a breeze to explore Ootacamund and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ootacamund to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Ootacamund, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Ootacamund. #### Ootacamund attractions Ootacamund has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ootacamund to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ootacamund. Looking for things to do in Ootacamund can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Ootacamund or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ootacamund attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Ooty Lake Sit on the grass beneath tall trees and watch as small boats meander across the waters of Ooty Lake. Try one of the peddle-boats or enjoy the surrounding woodland haven from your carriage on the toy train. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Lake-Ooty.d6104768.Attraction) ![0_151259661](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104768/ea2695d0-b084-4b9e-b832-a1c5f194c478.jpg) ### 2\. Government Botanical Gardens Admire the intricate design of the Italian garden and a host of aquatic plant-life at Ooty Botanical Gardens. View a one-of-a-kind cork tree as well as a fossil of a tree trunk that is believed to be millions of years old. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ooty.d6104762.Attraction) ![Botanical Gardens which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104762/fd53802c-aad4-4cfb-b670-231cf60ff75c.jpg) ### 3\. Ooty Rose Garden Enjoy a vast selection of rare roses that includes ramblers, tea roses and floribunda, spread out across this charming terraced park. Lie back on the grass and unwind with views over the city from Ooty Rose Garden. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Attraction) ![Ooty Rose Garden featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.jpg) ### 4\. Doddabetta Peak Discover fields of rhododendrons and fragrant herbs as you make your way to the summit of Doddabetta Mountain. Head to the telescope tower to gaze over the skyline of Ooty and look further to the sweeping forests of Bandipur National Park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Doddabetta-Peak-Ooty.d6185251.Attraction) ![Doddabetta Peak showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185251/332e509b-3deb-4dfc-a39c-1af1ba473a2a.jpg) ### 5\. St. Stephen's Church Admire the tall clock tower and cream-colored façade of St Stephen’s Church. Step inside to view exquisite stained glass and the colossal beams that were pulled here by elephants. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Stephens-Church-Ooty.d6104766.Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Church featuring tranquil scenes and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104766/78a78b74-e51a-4ca8-b9e0-d49bdbaf9470.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Ootacamund | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)](/things-to-do/muesum-garden-tour-of-ooty-4-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3475173.activity-details): £13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)](/things-to-do/muesum-garden-tour-of-ooty-4-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3475173.activity-details)[Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-coonoor-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-ooty.a3475181.activity-details)[Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)](/things-to-do/ooty-food-crawl-2-hours-guided-local-food-tasting-tour.a3475170.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)](/things-to-do/ooty-food-crawl-2-hours-guided-local-food-tasting-tour.a3475170.activity-details) | | With kids | [Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)](/things-to-do/muesum-garden-tour-of-ooty-4-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3475173.activity-details)[Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)](/things-to-do/ooty-food-crawl-2-hours-guided-local-food-tasting-tour.a3475170.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ootacamund --- ### 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 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 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 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 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 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mudumalai-National-Park-Ooty.d553248621532737943.Attraction) #### Needle Rock View Point You can find out about the history of Pykara with a stop at Needle Rock View Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Needle-Rock-View-Point-Pykara.d553248621562260465.Attraction) #### Union Church After visiting Union Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pudumund. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Church-Ootacamund.d553248621562261169.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Ootacamund ![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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Stone-House-Area.dx553248635976381931) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kandal 3/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Kandal.dx553248635976384410) ![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) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ooty-Mani-Vihar.dx553248635976397726) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ootacamund ![A tea and snacks stall at Coonoor Train Station...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180591/2273ee7a-1bfb-4978-b0af-ac3faeba99f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coonoor ![Vibhuti Malai Murugan temple in Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, India, Nilgiri hill biosphere reserve near Ooty, Bokkapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025843/dd198625-4352-469a-8e06-08b8f78dca68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Masinagudi ![En route to Kotagiri from Coonoor...some breathtaking landscapes all along the way.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130441/0f322ca4-eadd-45d1-8439-6ad2ec198cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kotagiri ![A village river at Adyanpara, Nilambur, Kerala, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136982/daa264ef-6db7-42c5-979e-b0f90c7cfa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nilambur ![A view from a trail in the Upper Bhavani area of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216745/60b09140-c18c-409f-9076-30de03b0b282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mulligoor ![Ooty featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/54571f7c-446c-4fd7-b719-5fd427bfa8f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ooty ![Beautiful sightseeing place Needle Rock view point or suicide point. Hiking place covered with mist, natural forest and mountain landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343640/ed008a2a-292e-4eb1-bd73-8b7fcec8c4ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gudalur ![A few kilometers short of Bandipur National Park, if you are traveling from Mysore. Two splendid Gulmohar trees provided shade under which a seller of tender coconuts made a living. :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125194/79b54cbe-d9d6-4d93-a2ef-b28cc30d847d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gundlupet ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app