Things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu: The Best Nature & Parks

January 18, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

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. The Nilgiris Mountains Tamil Nadu

The Nilgiris Mountains Tamil Nadu, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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The Nilgiris Mountains Tamil Nadu

2. Mukurti Peak

Nilgiri Hills, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Mukurti Peak

3. Bellikkal Lake

Bellikal Nilgiris District, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bellikkal Lake

4. Emerald Lake

Emerald Village Nilgiris, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Emerald Lake

Reviewed By Gopiganesh_Chennai

Enjoying nature, Have a stunning view of ooty and fresh green garden with lovely flowers all around.sightseeing places

5. Mukurthi Dam

Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Mukurthi Dam

6. Upper Bhavani Lake

Snowdown Road Ooty Commercial Roadd Ooty, Garden Road Ooty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 643001 India
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Upper Bhavani Lake

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.

7. Sanctuary Avalanche

Nilgiri hills, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Sanctuary Avalanche

8. Cairn Hill

Avalanche Road 3 Km From Ooty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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Cairn Hill

Reviewed By Sathish_sgs - Perungalathur, India

If you want to enjoy a peaceful location, please visit this place. Small museum and hanging bridge are there to enjoy. This place is very near to city, but very calm and serene. Walking in the trails giving the feel of forest atmosphere. Had a nice tea in the canteen

9. Avalanche Lake

Avalance, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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Avalanche Lake

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.

10. Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden

Fern Hill, West Mere, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 643006 India +91 423 244 1942
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Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden

Reviewed By vijaybellare - Bengaluru, India

Beautiful garden , nicely maintained, Amazing view with newly built hanging bridge & fountains that would open soon

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