Top 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Ooty 

It translates to "big mountain" and is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills, standing at an elevation of 2,637 m. The peak is a trekker's paradise offering mesmerizing views

Doddabetta Peak

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Spread across an area of 55 acres, it is  undeniably one of the most popular places to see in Ooty. The garden is known for its popular flower show, which is held twice a year

Botanical Garden

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Located on the slopes of Elk Hill, it is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Ooty. It has around 2500 varieties of roses, the largest collection of roses in India

Rose Garden

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An artificial lake in the Nilgiris, it was created by John Sullivan, Collector of Coimbatore by damming mountain streams in 1824. Boathouse on the lake is a major tourist attraction

Ooty Lake

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It is India's second-largest inhabited valley also known as the "Switzerland of South India" and is a natural beauty surrounded by the Blue Mountains offering panoramic views

Ketti Valley

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Located in the Silent Valley, the lake is set against the backdrop of the Nilgiris peaks and misty tea plantations, making it a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset 

Emerald Lake

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Located on the banks of the river Moyar, it is one of the top tourist destinations in Ooty. The park is a popular Tiger Sanctuary and a bird watcher’s paradise

Mudumalai National Park

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An iconic landmark, it is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris. Opened on April 3, 1831, is known for its architectural beauty, stained-glass windows and wooden work

St. Stephen’s Church

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a 46 km long railway line that runs between Mettupalayam and Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills and is nicknamed ‘the Toy Train’

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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Set amidst the backdrop of a lush green forest and are an absolute delight to witness. Located on Ooty Mysore Road is a perfect picnic spot and an ideal place to relax

Pykara Waterfalls

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