Places to visit
BOAT HOUSE
It’s time to soothe your eyes with the everlasting beauty of Ooty at the Ooty Honeymoon Boat House. Nestled opposite the main boat house, the Ooty Honeymoon Boat House is a perfect place for tourists to hang out and spend leisure evenings in Ooty.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu, Botanical Gardens of Ooty is undeniably one of the most popular places to see in Ooty. Spread over 55 acres of land, this garden is divided into five different sections such as Fern House, Lower Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory and Nurseries. The flower show conducted here as a part of Ooty Summer festival is a major attraction. Another popular attraction of Botanical Garden is the Fossil Tree Trunk that is said to be around 20 million years old. The wide variety of plants here are worth exploring.
ROSE GARDEN
Rose Garden is another popular place to visit in Ooty. Maintained by Government of Tamil Nadu, this garden is spread across 4 hectares of land and proudly presents more than 20 thousand variety of roses. A well maintained garden, it also boasts of winning Garden of Excellence Award for South Asia from the World Federation of Rose Societies. The unparalleled beauty of roses promises a visual treat and an ideal backdrop for photography.
DODABETA PEAK
Located at an altitude of 2623 meters, Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiris. At the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats, it is around 10 km away from Ooty. Covered by dense sholas, this peak is trekkers favourite point. The view fro the top of the peak is absolutely mesmerising, there is a telescope house at the peak with two telescopes presenting captivating view of the valley around. Rich flora and fauna here add on to the overall charm of Doddabetta Peak.
CHOCOLATE FACTORY
This Museum is on the Right side when u are entering OOTY. The Entry ticket is 20/- per person and they will provide a Waffer dipped in Chocolate sauce complimentary. The museum explains the process of how the chocolates are prepared and there is a shop selling home made chocolates.
TEA FACTORY
Ooty, the Queen of Hills, is one of the most famous hill stations in Tamil Nadu, India. It has got mountains, gardens as well as lakes. And Ooty also has tea estates, acres of it, spread all around the town. Although you can stop to enjoy the hypnotising aroma and mesmerising views at numerous places, the Tea Estate View Point near the Doddabetta Peak is worth a visit. You can click photos of the tea plantations across the slopes and also, walk down the trails to feel the tea leaves for real.
KARNATAKA GARDEN
Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden is one such place that is yet to be explored by many tourists on their trip. Widely popular among couples as well as families with children, the garden promises its visitors to deliver the best recreational experience surrounded by the unseen beauty all around the place.