OOTY Tourist Places | Tourist Places in OOTY | OOTY Travel Guide
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OOTY also known as “Queen of Hill Stations” is situated in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. Standing 7,347 ft. above sea level OOTY was founded by the British in 19th century as their holiday resort. OOTY is known for its numerous tea states, several picturesque picnic spots with lofty mountains, dense forests and scenic grasslands.
Let’s head towards the Top Tourists Places in OOTY
No 1: OOTY Lake
Named after the city itself OOTY Lake is the topmost tourist attraction surrounded by naturalness which is worth visiting during your vacation.
Price: Entry Starts form INR 13 for Indians | Boat Rides starts form INR 240 (Additional charges for the camera, videotaping)
Timing: 09:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.
No 2: OOTY Botanical Garden
Spanning over 55 acres and divided into 5 sections like Fern House, Lower Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory and Nursery with thousands of plant varieties, the OOTY Botanical Garden is one of the top most tourist attractions.
Price: INR 30 per person for Adults | INR 15 per person for Children | INR 50 for Still Camera | INR 100 for Video Camera
Timing: 07:00 A.M. to 06:30 P.M.
No 3: Kalhatty Waterfalls
Situated on OOTY – Mysore Road Kalhatty Waterfalls is an amazing tourist attraction. To reach the Waterfalls you have to start with 2 kms long trek to reach the marvelous Kalhatty Cascade where visitors can enjoy bird-watching, photography etc.
Timing: 08:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.
No 4: Mudumalai National Park
If you are lover of nature then Mudumalai National Park is one of the best tourist places in OOTY, which connects Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats in Southern India and acts as a home to various flora and fauna. Mudumalai National Park is also declared as a National Tiger Reserve with a population of 50 tigers.
Price: INR 30 per person Entry Fee | INR 53 for Still Camera | INR 135 for Video Camera | INR 340 per person for Bus Safari | INR 4,200 per Trip for Jeep Safari | INR 1,120 per trip for Elephant Safari
Timing: 06:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.
No 5: Wenlock Downs
If you are a picnic lover and nature walks then Wenlock Downs is among the best place for your visit which spans over 80 acres covered in Eucalyptus Trees and endless grasslands with many enthusiasts sport etc.
Timing: 09:00 A.M. to 06:30 P.M.
No 6: OOTY Rose Garden
Spread over 4 hectares of land OOTY Rose Garden is the perfect romantic outing destination in OOTY with over 20,000 varieties of Roses from all across the world.
Prices: INR 20 per person | INR 30 for Still Camera | INR 75 for Video Camera
Timing: 08:30 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.
No 7: St. Stephens Church
Famous for its architect, intricate details and its history, The St. Ste[hens Church was built to commemorate the birthday of King George IV during British Raj in India in 19th centuary.
Timings: 10.00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M. | 03:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. (Sundays Closed)
No 8: Tribal Research Centre
One of the must visit place when in OOTY is Tribal Research Centre where you can learn about Indigenous Tribes who have lived here for centuries, as well as displaying prehistoric artifacts and stuffed animals in its Museum.
Timings: 10:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M. | 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 (Fridays Closed)
No 9: Wax World OOTY
Wax World is a Wax museum in OOTY showcasing the themes of Villages and sculptures of Indian Freedom Fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi, Gopal Krishna Gokhale etc., some even say that the Wax World of OOTY can give Madam Tussauds a run for their money.
Price: INR 20 per person | INR 30 for Still Camera
Timings: 09:00 A.M to 08:00 P.M.
No 10: Nilgiri Mountain Railways
One of the most enjoying experiences while enjoying the surrounding visuals of Nilgiri Mountains that you can relish is the renowned Toy Train ride that operates between OOTY and Coonoor and Mettupalayam daily.
Prices: Per Person INR 205 per person in First Class | INR 30 per person in Second Class | INR 15 for Unreserved C ategory
Timings: OOTY to Mettupalayam – 02:00 P.M. | OOTY to Coonoor – 09:15 A.M., 12:15 P.M., 02:00 P.M. and 06:00 P.M.
How to Reach OOTY?
By Air: The Nearest Airport is the Coimbatore airport at a distance of 88 kms from hill town and Coimbatore is well connected to all major airports in India.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam located around 40 kms from OOTY. There are Trains from Coimbatore, Chennai, Mysore to Mettupalayam.By Bus: There are many overnight buses that runs from Chennai, Bangalore and Mysore.
