With great views of shola forests, rhododendrons and streams, Doddabetta is an ideal place for the outdoorsy. When in Ooty, it's best to carry a coffee flask and some sandwiches because most places make great picnic... more
A shutterbug's delight, the view from Doddabetta offers amazing photography options. Make sure, you carry your wide angle lens to capture the panoramic scenery. On a clear day, which unfortunately is not very often the... more
Famous for its flora - over 1000 varieties of plants and trees - this is a great spot for strolling, picnics, and get-togethers. Carry books, games and a packed lunch for an fun picnic. more
Held every year usually in the third weekend of May, huge crowds flock to Ooty for this event. A vast variety of fantastic flowers and foliage is displayed at this show. more
The boat rides at the lake is a major attraction. The serene waters of the lake provide a sense of solitude, There are different areas marked for motor boat and for pedal and row boat. Lakeside is also a good place for... more
The first European house built by Sullivan, the man who led the British discovery of Ooty. Read up about Sullivan before you visit the remains of his home, now part of the arts college. more
This is believed to be the first church in Ooty. Built in 1829 in the Gothic style, this is also the oldest church in the Nilgiris. The huge wooden beams here were hauled by elephants from Tipu's Sultan's palace in... more
Visit the Honey and Bee Museum, a Keystone Foundation project and unique for its depiction of bee-making and the tribal way of life. You can buy some lovely flavored honey - coffee, pepper, cardamom and ginger honey.... more
One of the Nilgiri's biggest attractions, the Toy Train, is a World Heritage site. Don't miss the little stations, the heritage Ooty station building and, the spectacular views especially on bends. The track, the train,... more
For golf aficionados, Ooty offers a fabulous high-altitude course. The Ooty golf course follows the soft contours of downland, with its tonsured effect of tree-bare heights, ringed with gorse and thickly wooded copses... more
Learn about the process of tea-making through a live tour, and sample a hot cup of chai at the end. Various kinds of Nilgiri teas, fresh from the gardens, and tea souvenirs are available for sale. more
Coonoor is a pretty place full of gardens and greenery. It is great for nature lovers and ideal for a day excursion from Ooty. Smaller than Ooty, the winding streets and gardens make for some good walks. Coonoor is also... more
Make a day trip from Ooty and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch in serene surroundings and join village walks organised by the Nilgiris Documenation Centre located here. This place is ideal for nature walks too. Don't forget... more
Pykara boasts of well protected fenced Sholas, Toda settlements, undistributed grassy meadows and also a good wildlife habitat. A boat ride in the placid waters of the lake is the best way to enjoy its breathtaking... more
The dense shola forests filled with fern, lichen, deciduous trees and several streams make for some beautiful walks. But don't go unaccompanied. The shy Nilgiri black langurs are easy to spot and stay far away from... more
Take a ride into the forest, either by van or on elephant back. Tigers, panthers, leopards, hyena, sloth bear, Indian elephant, gaur, deer, red giant flying squirrel, langurs and crocodiles - you an catch a glimpse of... more
Attend flowershow in Summer, Botanical Gardens,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Click post-card frames, Rose Garden,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jul
Explore the great outdoors, Doddabetta Peak,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Feb,Mar,Apr,May,Jun,Sep,Oct,Nov
Head out to the lap of nature, Coonoor,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Take a journey of lifetime, Toy Train,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Tee off at a high altitude course, Ooty Golf Course,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Wildlife Safari, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Mar,Apr,May,Jun
Boating, Pykara Dam and Falls,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Buy souvenirs , Thread Gardens,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Capture the 'Big Mountain', Doddabetta Peak,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Feb,Mar,Apr,May,Jun,Sep,Oct,Nov
Learn bee keeping and see tribal lifestyle, The Honey and Bee Museum,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Learn tea processing, Tea Museum,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Nature walk, Sim's Park,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Photography , Catherine Falls,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jul,Aug,Sep,Oct
Picnic, Dolphin's Nose,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Picnic in the Gardens, Botanical Gardens,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Ride the serene waters, Ooty Lake,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Village walk, Kotagiri,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Visit Ooty's first Colonial building, Stone House,
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Best time of the year: Jan-Dec
Visit the first church in Ooty, St Stephen's Church,