Fabulous Places to Visit in Ooty Once the summer capital of the Britons and also called as Queen of Hill Stations and Ootacamund, Ooty is one of the famous hill resorts. It is located in Nilgiri hills at a height of 7000 meters above the sea level. Situated at the distance of 105 km from Coimbatore, this place is the perfect spot for nature lovers. Ooty tourism contributes immensely to the tourism in the Nilgiri region. The hill station can be easily reached by railways that connect Coimbatore with nearly all the main Indian cities. Visitors can avail Nilgiri mountain trains, also called as toy trains from Coimbatore to Ooty. There are also bus services from Mysore, Tirupati, Bangalore, Coimbatore and other adjoining places. The closest airport lies in Coimbatore which is 89 km away.

There are many places to visit in Ooty, as diverse as this hill station itself. There are a string of options that will help you make the most of your holidays.

Here is a glimpse at these wonderful places to visit in Ooty.

Botanical Garden

Sprawled in 22 hectares of land, the Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and most beautiful gardens of India. Marquis of Tweedale laid out this garden in the year 1847 on the slopes of the Dodabetta Peak. This is well-

maintained by Tamil Nadu’s Horticulture Department for Ooty tourism. The verdant green lawns are also perfect for relaxed strolls as well as for beholding wide varieties of flowers, orchids and ferns. You can also enjoy the sight of a 20 million old fossilized tree.

Pykara Lake/ Pykara Boat House

The tranquil and clean lake of Pykara, lying in the lush valleys, is a perfect getaway from Ooty. The lake is covered by forests. The chief draw of this place is its boathouse, with a rest house and restaurant to offer you with sheer comfort.

Doddabetta Peak

Situated at an altitude of 8,605 feet above sea level, this is the highest lofty peak in Nilgiri Hills. On a clear day, visitors can get a fine view of Ooty, the valley below and the plains of Mysore and Coimbatore. The best time to visit this place is monsoon.

Lamb's Rock

Situated 8 kilometres from Ooty, Lamb's Rock is a famous vantage point of Coonoor tour. This scenic place offers amazing sights of tea & coffee states and Coimbotore plains on the hill slopes. The place is counted as one of the most famous places to visit in Ooty.

Avalanche

Situated at 25 km away from Ooty, this allows an amazing experience of mountain trekking, must for all adventure lovers.

Ooty Lake

This is an artificial lake, created by John Sullivan in an irregular 'L' shape. Covered by shrubs and tall eucalyptus trees, the lake attracts with its scenic beauty. There are also boat races being organised for two days that pulls travellers from far-off. Over a span of time, the lake as well as the boat house has turned into a source of entertainment for the travellers.