Nearby Attractions in Ooty

Nearby Attractions in Ooty

There are more than 40 nearby attractions in Ooty. All these nearby attractions in Ooty could not be visited in one day. You need to stay at least for four days to enjoy them all in leisure. However if you are planning for one day weekend picnic, then you can select the must see places and plan your time accordingly. Hiring a good taxi man will help you to choose the important places and spend your time wisely.

There are local public and private buses and vans that take you around the nearby attractions in Ooty. They start at particular time of the day and return at fixed time. They charge on per head basis and if you are traveling on budget you can avail one of them to enjoy your time without damaging your pockets.

Last Updated: 30/04/2012

• St Stephens Church

  NH 181 – Gundalpet Highway, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 4 m

  St Stephens Church in Ooty is located on the Mysore Road and is one of the oldest churches of the region. The foundation of the church was laid on 23rd April 1829 by Stephen Rumbold Lushington who was the Governor of Madras at that time.   The church was consecrated by John Matthias Turner on...

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• Hindustan Photo Films

  Indunagar, Ootacamund – 643005

  Distance from Ooty :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 5 m

  The Hindustan Photo Films in Ooty is an important industrial unit that is situated in an area of 300 acres near the golf links. This was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi in January 1967. This unit manufactures photographic films, x-ray films, laser recording films...

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• Doddabetta

  Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 13 m

  Doddabetta is the highest point in the Nilgiri Hills. It is situated at an altitude of 2637 meters above sea level. This area has been announced by the Government as the reserve forest zone. It lies on the Ooty Kotagiri Road and is a photographic spot.   Doddabetta means big mountain in Kanna...

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• Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

  Gudalur

  Distance from Ooty :53 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :1h, 13 m

  Mudhumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the north western side of Nirgiri Hills and houses the endangered species of animals and birds. It spreads over an area of 322 square kilometers and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.  This has been announced as a Tiger ...

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• Kotagiri

  Nilgiris

  Distance from Ooty :42 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 45 m

  Kotagiri is situated at a height of 1793 meters above the mean sea level and is one of the important hill stations near Ooty. The picturesque beauty of the verdant tea estates and the trekking options has made this a popular spot.  Kotagiri to Kodanad, Kotagiri to St. Catherine Falls and Kot...

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• Mukurthi National Park and Mukurthi Peak

  Mount Stuart Hill, Ooty – 643001

  Distance from Ooty :0 km;

  Mukurthi National Park spreads over an area of 78.46 square kilometers in the western part of Nirgiri ranges. This is a Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area. It was originally called Nilgiri Tahr National Park.   The climate of this region ranges between 0 degree Celsius to 20 degree Celsius and th...

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• Avalanche

  Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :26 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 35 m

  Avalanche is a beautiful village located on the way to Upper Bhavani. The avalanche or the landslide that occurred here in 1823 gave this place the name Avalanche. This is one of the unexplored places of the Nilgiris.   There is a lake in Avalanche among the dense woodland. The flora like rho...

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• Sim's Park

  Coonoor

  Distance from Ooty :23 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 29 m

  Sim’s Park is located at an altitude of 1780 meters above sea level and the temperature of the region ranges from 5 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. This park was established in the year 1874 and this spreads over an area of 12.12 hectares. It was named after J.D. Sim, the former secretary...

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• Dolphin's Nose

  Coonoor

  Distance from Ooty :33 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 39 m

  Dolphin’s Nose is one of the viewpoints located at a distance of 10 km from Coonoor. The tip of the peak looks like the nose of the Dolphin, the reason why it got that name. The enormous rock formation is unique to the region.   From the Dolphin’s Nose, the beautiful view of the C...

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• Catherine Falls

  Mettuppalayam Road, Kotagiri

  Distance from Ooty :42 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 45 m

  Catherine Falls is located in Kotagiri and is one of the important tourist spots in Nilgiris. The water from the upper stream of Kallar river falls from a height of 250 feet. M.D. Cockburn introduced the coffee plantation to Kotagiri and the falls was named after his wife, Catherine. The original na...

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