Top Things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
10 Things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) That You Shouldn't Miss
Popularly referred to as Ooty, this gem among southern hill resorts is covered in eucalyptus and pine trees and coffee and tea plantations. On a clear day, it's possible to see as far as the Mysore plateau from Dodabetta Peak, the district's most prominent viewpoint. The Stone House, a landmark 1822 bungalow, and St. Stephen's Church are remnants of the area's first British settlement. Also noteworthy: formal botanical gardens, a children's mini-garden and a contemporary art collection.
Restaurants in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
1. Emerald Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Gopiganesh_Chennai
Enjoying nature, Have a stunning view of ooty and fresh green garden with lovely flowers all around.sightseeing places
2. Upper Bhavani Lake
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By sanjayvora45 - Ahmedabad, India
The lake is one of the best as far as I have heard among ooty tourist places. We started early from ooty to reach avalanche lake which is around 18-20 kms from Ooty main centre. But luck is not with us, as we are on the way, we had been informed that forest department has closed the road leading to the lake due to landslide. So we retuned without seeing the marvelous lake. I have some of the basic information which might helpful : To explore upper bhavani lake one has to reach around 9 or 9.30 AM at the gate of forest office as rush of tourist increases afterward. Tourist has to park their vehicle there and buy entry ticket to board the forest deptt. bus. Bus tour takes around 2 hours and three point covered are cauliflower forest, Bhavani Amman Temple and Upper Bhavani Lake.
3. Avalanche Lake
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
Reviewed By rashmimilan - Bengaluru, India
Bored by the usual crowded tourist spots of Ooty, this time we enquired with our tour operator to take us to a not much visited place away from the hustling-bustling crowd. He suggested us Avalanche. We decided not to Google and find any detailed information as we wanted to experience it all fresh. And was quite surprised that we were not disappointed at all. The Jeep drive from the pick-up spot to Avalanche was so exciting through scenic forests and valleys with a stop-over in between by a small stream overlooking a beautiful temple which stood a top of a valley. We were suggested to drink the water directly that was oozing out from a point of small rock which they believed was the starting point of a river which converged into the valley to become the massive river. Avalanche - absolutely no words. A heaven on earth. With wild yellow and pink flowers strewn across the valley. I almost dropped my plan of visiting Valley of Flowers in the Himachal for a moment. The century old pine trees added to a perfect bollywood scenic destination. Must-visit if you want to cherish your trip to Ooty.
4. Mudumalai National Park
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4.0 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By pallavivrao
It was great drive through the forest and stay at the forest guest house - Saw lots of Wild elephant, Bison, Deer, Wild Boar, Peacock, Rabbit, Malabar Mongoose to name some. Missed spotting Tigers or Leopards
5. Government Rose Garden
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4.0 based on 1,287 reviews
Reviewed By bandobast
Rose garden has been beautifully landscaped; a large variety of rose species. The cleanliness level is striking; not even a slight suggestion it's a Govt maintained Garden. Full credit to the public authorities for their efforts.
6. Pykara Lake
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4.0 based on 1,651 reviews
Reviewed By TrishtinaH - Mumbai, India
The lake has clean, greenish water. We went in the month of April, evening hours for boating. The boating is generally closed by 5.30 pm. The boating experience in the speed boat was breathtaking in the beautiful picturesque lake. It was quite cold. The speed boat charged us around 840 Rs for a duration of 10 minutes, and the good point is that they instruct all tourists to get in the boat with life jackets on. You have few cafeteria wherein one can sip hot coffee and have snacks and ice- creams. A must visit place if you are visiting Ooty.
7. Doddabetta Peak
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4.0 based on 2,253 reviews
Reviewed By charanyad2019
It was great place, with amazing view of entire ooty, place was great view with very cold climate..... Our family was got unforgettable memories over there..... If you choose ooty , visit doddabetta once...
8. Tea Museum
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4.0 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By atul2487
This tea factory is worth a visit with the tea making process being demonstrated in a proper way.They even give you tea to taste free of cost.Also they have outlets which have there products which are of high quality.Very well organised factory tour.Kudos to the management and keep up the good work.
9. Pykara Falls
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4.0 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By sanjayvora45 - Ahmedabad, India
Pykara falls is around 15 kms from ooty city centre and on Gudalur road. This is the most visited place in ooty. Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake-Boating Point are different location and separated approx. 2-3 kms from each other, and one has to take go-around route for reaching boating point from pykara falls. Pykara falls is a beautiful natural streams of water, rather it is a cascade and not a falls, amid dense pine forests. From car parking, 500 mtr. gentle walk upto tkt. counter and then some 100 steps to go down to reach the falls. Electric car is available to reach upto entry point with a charge of 20 Rs for one side. Pykara falls having mesmerising view and photogenic location. You can definitely spend 1 or 2 hour to see the beauty around. Must be visited after monsoon season, so that water level is optimal and greenery at it's best.
10. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,589 reviews
