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Ootacamund Attractions

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Places of interest in Ootacamund

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Ootacamund attractions

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Recommended things to do in Ootacamund

Number of things to do	6
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour): £14
Top 5 things to do	Coimbatore to Ooty- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty) Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour) Private Two Days Coimbatore to Ooty Tour – Explore Natures Beauty Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Half-day tours	Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)
With kids	Coimbatore to Ooty- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour) Private Two Days Coimbatore to Ooty Tour – Explore Natures Beauty Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

What to do in Ootacamund

Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Mudumalai National Park

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Mudumalai National Park, a lovely green space in Ooty. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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.

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.

Explore 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.

Upper Bazar

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

Kandal

3/5(3 area reviews)

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.

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.

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