Ooty Trips - Ooty, Tamil Nadu

The beautiful hill station of Ooty, draws quite a good number of tourists from all over the world. The natural beauty of this region is outstanding and memorable. Apart from the natural splendours, Ooty has many more attractions that are worth a visit. Some of the important ones are the Botanical Gardens sprawled over an area of 50-acre. It was established by Marquis of Tweeddale in the year 1848. These gardens lie on the lower slopes of the Dodabetta peak, the highest point in Ooty. Another exotic garden found here is the Rose Gardens, situated about 3 to 4-Km away from Charring Cross. They are spread over an area of 10 acres of land with 2000 variety of roses.

Another famous attraction here is the Ooty Lake, a charming artificial lake. Constructed in 1824 by Mr. John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore. A noteworthy attraction of Ooty is the St Stephens Church situated in the hilly area on Club Road. It is said to be the oldest church in the Nilgiris. This church was built in the year 1829 and consecrated in 1830. The cemetery close by houses the grave of John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty. Another outstanding attraction here is the Dodabetta peak. It is the highest peak (2623 meters) in the Nilgiris and is situated about 10-Km from Ooty, offering a beautiful view of the Nilgiri hill ranges.

At 2,623 mtrs above MSL, Dodabetta is the highest Peak in the Tamil Nadu and is about 10 Km from Ooty bus stand. The name Dodabetta literally means 'Big mountain' in the Badugu Language, which is so in reality. It is at the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats and offer beautiful vistas of Nilgiri Hills range. It is surrounded by dense Sholas. One can have a magnificent panoramic view of landscape and the whole of the District and even beyond through the Telescope House run by T.T.D.C., which is an added attraction . The Sunset is spectacular from this view point.

Dodabetta is widely famous and the highest peak (2623 meters) in the Nilgiris. Ideally located at a Ooty Lake distance of 10-Km from Ooty, this beautiful place is situated between the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats. You can get envision the beautiful view of Nilgiri hill ranges from this peak, which is surrounded by dense Sholas.

It is the highest peak (2623 mtrs) in the Nilgiri's and is 10 Km from Ooty. It lies at the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats and offer beautiful vista of the Nilgiri Hills ranges. There is a telescope house run by TTDC.

The Dodabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10Km from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of he valley below. Many say that on a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far off areas, even the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore.

The highest point in the Nilgiri Hills, offering spectacular views over the town and district. There is road access to the summit. There is a reserved forest area around the peak.

This is the highest point in the area. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Coimbatore plains and the Mysore plateau.

This is the highest peak in the Nilgiris. It is 2,623 mtrs above sea - level and is located about 10 Km from Udhagamandalam. It lies near the junction of the western and Eastern Ghats.

This highest peak (2638 m) of the Nilgiris and Tamil Nadu is accessible by road. Panoramic views of the Nilgiri hill ranges can be enjoyed from here.