Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty, is one of the largest hill stations in Tamil Nadu in the Nilgiri Hills. The hill station possesses beautiful scenery of verdant vegetation, rolling hills, and colonial architecture. The town is an ideal getaway filled with nature, culture, and history. Visit these 20 places in Ooty to create everlasting memories. 

Ooty Lake 

Ooty Lake is wide and man-made and encircled by Eucalyptus and other greenery, making it a perfect location to spend a whole day at leisure. Attractions include boating ranges from pedal and rowboats to motorboats that are available for tourists. The lake further contains a boat house with sailboats on hire plus a small amusement park, which is ideal for families. 

Botanical Gardens

Government Botanical Gardens, which is also known as Ooty Botanical Garden, was created in 1848 so all nature lovers should take advantage of the opportunity to visit it. It covers an area of 55 acres which makes room for impressively comprehensive displays of native and non-native flowers, ferns, orchids, and a 20 million-year-old petrified tree. As the gardens are created into different parts, blossom arrangements vary allowing one to take a pleasant walk. 

Doddabetta Peak

Doddabetta is the loftiest peak amongst the Nilgiri hills which rises to the height of about 2637 meters. It provides magnificent views of Ooty and surrounding places. The climb to the height of Doddabetta is not too much challenging and there is a telescope house for visitors wishing to enjoy the fascinating view of the locality from the tower. 

Rose Garden 

The center’s rose garden is about 3 kilometers from the center of the town and is an eye candy for the many people who love flowers. It covers 10 acres and contains over 20,000 rose plants which make it one of the largest rose gardens in India. The layout of the garden is such that there are walks and beds surrounding these with ropes made from plants of all hues and scents. 

Tea Estates and Tea Museum

Ooty is especially known for its tea gardens, and visiting the tea plantations gives an insight into tea production. The Tea Museum consists of resources dedicated to the culture of the region. Tea in its various aspects along with old tea production exhibits. And of course, some quite interesting and interesting varieties of tea grown in places can be offered. 

Nilgiri Mountain Railway 

Running between Mettupalayam and Ooty, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a hill railway that has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. It takes about 5 hours to complete the journey through tunnels, bridges, and hills which are completely green in every direction at the turn of the head enhancing the natural beauty all the way. The steam engine and retro coaches are what make it nostalgic. 

St. Stephen’s Church 

Here because isn’t more invasive built in 1829, St. Stephen’s Church falls to be one of the oldest churches of Nilgiris and it has many other architectural attributes of the British Raj. The church is becoming famous because of the wooden beams which have been carried from Tipu Sultan’s Palace and also the beautiful stained glass which enhances the beauty inside the church. 

Pykara Lake and Waterfalls 

The Pykara Lake is located about 20 km from Ooty and is famous for its calm waters and the trees of pine around it. Tourists can take a boat ride in the lake or they can go for a walk to the woods around the lake. A short distance away is the Pykara Waterfalls which are a series of waterfalls, with steps on rocks, is a magnificent sight and an ideal place for capturing photographs. 

Avalanche Lake 

“Avalanche Lake” is located near Ooty and is around 28 kilometers. Hidden amid thick, luxuriant forests and beautiful flowers, the area features two unique opportunities: food fishing and trekking. The calm waters and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect place to hang out for a picnic. 

Emerald Lake 

Emerald Lake is another sight to behold, which is located within Silent Valley National Park in Ooty. The region offers ample opportunities for birding while walking in nature with a beautiful tea garden enhancing the beauty of the region. The area consists of a beautiful lake that can be used as a backdrop for photographs and is ideal for a calm day off the city.

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary 

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located approximately 40 kilometers from Ooty and is one among the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It shelters various types of wildlife such as tigers, elephants, leopards, and many bird species. The sanctuary can be explored by safari which provides an extraordinary experience of the diverse flora and fauna of the place. 

Ooty Toy Museum 

The Ooty Toy Museum is an ideal place not only for the children but also for the adults as well. All types of dolls and doll figurines from all four corners of the world are on display in the museum. The museum though quite small, is quite interesting as it contains a collection of modern as well as traditional toys from various parts of the world. 

Wax World Museum 

Wax World Museum, Ooty is a very different kind of place. The full-size statues are made of wax of Indian leaders, characters from history, and public figures of the town. It is a nice place to take a break for people who want to explore the history of India through paintings. 

Catherine Falls 

Catherine Falls is around 30 km away from Ooty in Kotagiri. This waterfall goes in two tiers and is seen at quite a height of about 250 ft with a spectacular view of falling water. The place is green and good for nature photography. 

Shooting Point (Kamaraj Sagar Dam) 

Shooting Point near Kamaraj Sagar Dam has vast grassland and beautiful views. It’s a lovely afternoon picnic spot that also offers the possibility of horse riding together with the gentle wind or just relaxing and enjoying the splendid view. 

Kalhatty Waterfalls

Located 13 kilometers away from Ooty in a forested area, Kalhatty Waterfalls remains one of the most attractive Waterfalls. It is quite a gratifying experience as one can hear the sound of the falls inside the forest to reach the waterfall. The falls provide adventure and trekking lovers with good opportunities. 

Glenmorgan

Glenmorgan is a tiny village that is approximately 25 km away from Ooty and is famous predominantly because of the tea estates and a beautiful lake situated there. Sundale Approach provides a bird’s eye view of the Moyar Valley and the Pykara Power Plant. This also provides a ropeway ride which enables one to view the tea estates and tall trees down the slopes. 

Thunder World 

While children may be excited to venture into a park argued as Thunder World, this park is also famous with adults and families traveling with young ones. The park has many amusements of which there is a 3D museum; a haunted house with screaming staff and an imitated dinosaur park. There is plenty of fun to be had for youngsters here, as they have the chance to learn and discover in a much more interesting way. 

Elk Hill Murugan Temple 

This temple which is perched on Elk Hill is used for worshiping Lord Murugan of the Tamil people and also gives nice views of Ooty town along the peaceful atmosphere. The temple’s environment is covered with misty and greenish vegetation and this atmosphere is ideal for all kinds of meditation and also introspection. 

Toda Huts

For ease of assimilation into the Muthkur, a visit to the native genre Toda Huts of indigenous people is compulsory. These huts resemble a semi-barrel with no windows and are quite fascinating as they allow a glimpse into tribal life as it was centuries ago. This tour includes an indoctrination of the life of the tribe of the Todas and their culture.