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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

Disclaimer: The details are purely for reference purposes only.

  • Ooty Lake - Boat House

    Behind Ooty Bus Stand, Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :1 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 2 m

    Ooty Lake is located very close to the main bus stand and railway station. At one end of the lake is the boat club from which you can hire the boats from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Boat races are held here during summer seasons.   This is an artificial lake formed by John Sullivan in 1824. He directed ...

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  • Mini Garden

    Near Ooty Lake, Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :2 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 3 m

    Mini Garden is located near Boat House in Ooty Lake. It has an amusement park for children and a snack bar. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited maintains this garden. It is open for tourists daily from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. and has many toy rides....

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  • Rose Garden

    Elk Hill, Vijayanagaram, Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :3 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 7 m

    The Government Rose Garden is the largest of its kind in India. It is situated on the Elk Hill at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. It was established in May 1995 as a mark of the centenary celebration of the Flower Show in the Ooty Botanical Gardens.   Rose Garden is called by vari...

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  • Wax World Museum and Art Gallery

    NH 67 Road, Southwick, Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :3 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 5 m

    Wax World Museum and Art Gallery is located in an old bungalow and you can find the life size statues of wax of the people of India. This museum speaks of the heritage and culture of the country.   The statues are made from soy wax and this represents the history of the popular people and suc...

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  • Raj Bhavan

    Vannarappettai, Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :4 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 7 m

    Raj Bhavan is the summer residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu. It spreads over an area of 86.72 acres and has a huge banqueting hall, ball room, reception rooms and 17 guest rooms. The gardens of Raj Bhavan spread about 9 acres of land having a rich lawn and flowerbeds including four rosaries and...

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  • Botanical Garden

    Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :2 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 4 m

    Botanical Garden at Ooty was established in 1847. The Marquis of Tweedale designed the layout and the work was carried out by William Graham Mclvor. It was originally intended for the cultivation of vegetables.   Spreading over 55 acres of land, it houses the rare species of trees like the mo...

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  • Arranmore Palace

    Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :2 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 4 m

    Arranmore Palace is located near the Ooty Lake and served as the home of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. The ball room was paneled with rosewood and meeting chamber was adorned with glittering chandeliers.   Arranmore Palace is called Tamizhagama and served as the place of state assembly for a brief...

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  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway

    Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :0 km;

    Nilgiri Mountain Railway was launched in 1891 by British and completed in 1908. It was made as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2005. The steam locomotives were operated on the narrow gauge lines which later replaced by diesel engines. The track covers a distance of 42 kilometers with 108 curv...

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  • Stone House

    Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :4 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 7 m

    Stone House was a bungalow, the first of its kind built by John Sullivan. Sullivan is considered as the founder of Ooty. The Stone House was called Kal Bangala by the native people. The official residence of the Principal of the Government Art College at Ooty is located here. The building of this bu...

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  • Fernhills Palace

    Ooty

    Distance from Ooty :1 km;

    Time to Reach from Ooty :0h, 2 m

    The Fernhills Palace was built in 1844 and it spreads over an area of 50 acres of land. This served as the summer palace of the Mysore Maharaja. The gardens, firs, cedars and indoor badminton court are all worth mentioning.   The Fernhills Palace was built by Captain F. Cotton and it was call...

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