Top Tourist Places in Ooty

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1. Ooty Lake

  • Highlights: Boating, cycling, and scenic views
  • Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Entry Fee: ₹15 (Boating extra)
  • Activities: Pedal boating, toy train for kids

2. Botanical Garden

  • Highlights: Rare plants, 20 million-year-old fossil tree
  • Timing: 7 AM to 6.30 PM
  • Entry Fee: ₹50 (Adults), ₹30 (Kids)

3. Doddabetta Peak

  • Highlights: Highest peak in the Nilgiris (2,637 m)
  • Activities: Trekking, telescope view

4. Rose Garden

  • Highlights: 20,000+ varieties of roses
  • Best time: March to June
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5. Pykara Lake & Waterfalls

  • Highlights: Boating in calm lake, waterfalls nearby
  • Distance: ~21 km from Ooty

6. Emerald Lake

  • Highlights: Peaceful atmosphere, sunrise/sunset view
  • Perfect for: Nature lovers and bird watching

7. Shooting Point / 9th Mile

  • Highlights: Famous film shooting location
  • Activities: Horse riding, photography

8. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Route: Mettupalayam to Ooty via Coonoor
  • Famous for: Scenic views and tunnels

 


9. Tea Factory & Museum

  • Highlights: Learn tea-making process
  • Free Tasting: Yes

10. Avalanche Lake

  • Highlights: Camping, trout fishing, jeep safari

11. Wax Museum

  • Attraction: Indian celebrities in wax
  • Good for: Family visits

12. Catherine Falls & Coonoor Attractions

  • Sim’s Park
  • Lamb’s Rock
  • Dolphin’s Nose

 

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