Want to spend some time in the luxurious lap of mother nature to elevate your senses and feel tranquil again? Ooty is the place for you!
Situated amidst the greenery of towering Nilgiri hills, fir trees and beautiful lakes, Ooty is considered to be a haven for nature lovers. This isn’t your quintessential destination that just offers breathtaking views but its beauty is the epitome of heaven. Ooty is located in Tamil Nadu, India. The local language spoken here is Tamil, although Hindi and English are also preferred.
If you want to get a precise idea of South India and what to expect while visiting there, you should make Ooty a must-visit spot. There’s no perfect time to visit Ooty but if one has to ask, Summers may be perfect. With destinations that can please your heart and food that can savour the taste of India, Ooty has a lot to offer. Get on this ride to Ooty’s favourite destinations with us and make sure to add these locations to your list.
Avalanche Lake
Located 28 km away from Ooty, this wonderful lake is surrounded by lush greenery and provides visitors with rich landscapes and views of mountains. Avalanche Lake has an interesting story behind its name. This lake was the result of a massive landslide around the 1800s. It is a popular tourist destination for fishing, equipment for which can be accessed from trout hatchery. Apart from this, you can also enjoy camping, trekking and river rafting with your friends and family while adoring the flora and fauna here. The hilly regions of Upper Bhavani give you a perfect trekking and picnic spot.
Avalanche Lake has an interesting story behind its name.
Oaty Lake
Your alacrity may take new heights when you reach this destination. Keeping in mind the fondness for fishing, Ooty Lake was artificially built to engage in water-related activities. Now, alongside fishing, tourists can also enjoy activities like boating here. Its serene water gives a calm and refreshing aura that may act as a healing potion for your phlegmatic self. You can even hire a boat by choosing from various options available at the boating house located near the lake. You can enjoy a ride on your bicycle by the side of the lake while shopping for various locally made souvenirs.
Ooty Botanical Garden
Another extraordinary tourist location in Ooty is the Botanical Garden. Spread over 55 acres of land, the Ooty Botanical Garden is maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu. This place is divided into 5 different sections, each complimenting the beauty of this town. It has a fern house, Italian Garden, Lower Garden, Nurseries and Conservatory. One of the main attractions of Ooty is the Flower Show conducted annually during the Ooty Summer Festival at this location. Among many beautiful species of plants and trees available here, tourists never forget to visit the Fossil Tree Trunk which is said to be 20 million years old.
This place is divided into 5 different sections, each complimenting the beauty of this town.
Doddabetta Peak
This is the highest peak in Nilgiris. Lying at the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats, the Doddabetta Peak is located around 10km away from Ooty. It has an altitude of 2623m and is densely covered with sholas. Visitors usually enjoy trekking at this destination as the way includes many panoramic views that hold the beauty of the city together. Apart from this, the peak has a telescope house too. It contains two telescopes that present a fantastic view of the valley. The flora and fauna here are a bonus to its beauty. It has many other surprises for visitors which can be unravelled once you reach this location.
Kalhatty Waterfalls
On the Ooty- Mysore Road, 13km away from Ooty, lies a refreshing waterfall that holds a passage for fresh water straight from the mountains. The Kalhatty Waterfalls add to the renowned beauty of the city giving it a disparate touch. Tourists have to set on a trek of 2 miles from Kalahatti Village to reach this destination. Like many other locations in Ooty, this waterfall also holds history and myths. Kalhatty Waterfalls was said to be the home of a great Hindu Saint Agastya. The location is also rich in avian fauna, making it a favourite destination for bird watchers as well. If you want to be amidst nature, this can be a perfect destination for you.
Kalhatty Waterfalls was said to be the home of a great Hindu Saint Agastya.
Mudumalai National Park
If you are interested in wildlife, this is the perfect destination for you. The Mudumalai National Park is not just another wildlife national park, it is also the connection between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. It is located on the Ooty Mysore Route and might take you 2 hours from the city centre. It is the home to approximately 50 tigers, making it a national tiger reserve as well. Apart from this, the park is rich with various species of flora and fauna, giving tourists various things that might interest them. Visitors can also look for accommodation provided at the park by the Forest Department.
The Mudumalai National Park is not just another wildlife national park, it is also the connection between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats.
