Things to do in Ootacamund

Activities, attractions and tours

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Ooty featuring farmland
Ooty featuring forest scenes and tranquil scenes

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1. 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.
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Botanical Gardens which includes a park as well as a small group of people

2. 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.
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Ooty Lake featuring a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing as well as a small group of people

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.
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Ooty Rose Garden which includes flowers and a garden

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.
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Doddabetta Peak which includes tranquil scenes and farmland

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.
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St. Stephen\'s Church featuring flowers and a church or cathedral

What to do in Ootacamund


Popular places to visit

Areas of Ootacamund

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Fern Hill

If you're spending some time in Fern Hill, Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat are top sights worth seeing.

Fern Hill
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Stone House Area

When in Stone House Area, you can plan a visit to Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stone House Area
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Upper Bazar

If you're spending some time in Upper Bazar, Upper Bhavani Lake and Mudumalai National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Upper Bazar
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Mani Vihar

While Mani Vihar might 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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Kandal

While visiting Kandal, you might make a stop by sights like Arranmore Palace and Government Museum.

Kandal