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

• Marlimund Lake

  Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :0 km;

  Marlimund Lake, also called Marlimund Reservoir is the source of water supply of Ooty. Originally this serves as the overhead tank of Ooty. This is a beautiful lake that is uninhabited by people. This area is noted for its tranquility and could be said as the heaven on earth. The lake is full during...

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• Kamaraj Sagar Lake

  Wenlock Downs, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 13 m

  Kamaraj Sagar Lake is also known as Kamaraj Sagar Dam or Sandynalla Reservoir and is a perfect picnic spot and film shooting point. It is located in the suburbs of Ooty amidst the woods and greeneries. This is a good place for fishing....

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• Law's Falls

  Mettupalayam Ghat Road, Coonoor

  Distance from Ooty :23 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 29 m

  Law’s Falls is located near the junction of the Mettupalayam Ghat Road. This Coonoor Ghat was constructed by Colonel Law and so it is named after him. This is a small waterfall but attracts many visitors as it is considered to be one of the prettiest locations in this area. The naturalists cer...

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• Kalhatti Falls

  Sigur Ghat Road, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :13 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 15 m

  Kalhatti Falls, also called Kalahasti falls is located near the Kalhatti village at Kallattipura in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. It is at a distance of 10 km near the Kemmangundi hill station. This falls from an elevation of 403 feet. Those who visit this falls also visit the Veerabhadreshwar ...

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• Deer Park

  Near Ooty Lake

  Distance from Ooty :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 4 m

  Deer Park is located near the Ooty Lake. If you take a boat ride in the lake, you can have a view of the deer park adjacent to it. This is located at a height of 2,100 meters above sea level. It was established in 1986 and covers an area of 22 acres of land among which 6 acres are open to the public...

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• Glass Temple

  Near Kalpetta, Vellarimala, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :0 km;

  Glass Temple is also called Koottamundu Glass Temple and is situated at a distance of 20 km from Kalpetta. It is dedicated to Parsvanatha Swami the third Jain Thirthankara. The main temple sanctum has the idols of Parsvanatha Swami and Padmavathi Devi. The interior mirror works of the temple and the...

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• Parsons Valley Reservoir

  Parson’s Valley, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :12 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 15 m

  Parsons Valley Reservoir is a Hydel Reservoir located at a height of 2196 meters above the sea level. It covers an area of 202 hectares of land. This is the major source of supply of water to the nearby towns.   This is surrounded by thick jungle and the area around it is called the Parson&rs...

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• The Tribal Museum

  M Paladin, Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 15 m

  The Tribal Museum was established on 2nd October 1983 and it spreads over an area of 25 acres of terrain. This is dedicated to the 36 scheduled tribes of Tamil Nadu. It aims at the tribal welfare and to conduct studies on the tribal communities.   The center has a library of books and journal...

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• Golf Course

  Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :0 km;

  Golf Course is a privately owned golf club that spreads over 193.56 acres of land having 18 holes. This course was established in 1891 by Colonel Fane Sewell, the then Secretary of the Blue Mountains tennis and cricket club. This is owned by the Gymkhana club started in 1896.   This area is s...

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• Race Course

  Ooty

  Distance from Ooty :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 6 m

  Ooty Race Course is one of the top race courses in the country and runs to a distance of 2.4 kilometers. During the summer months, horse races are conducted here. About 500 horses and 40 jockeys take part in this. This is conducted during the annual flower festival....

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