Ooty Places to Visit in 2 days (if travelling from Coimbatore)

Day 1 Ooty Places to Visit

Ooty Rose Garden

Ooty Lake

Doddabetta Peak

Ooty Botanical Gardens

Wax World Ooty

Stone House
Day 2 Ooty Places to Visit

Wenlock Downs.

Pine Tree Forest

Toda Hamlet / School Mund

Kamraj Sagar Dam

6th Mile

9th Mile

Pykara Lake / Boat House

Pykara Waterfalls

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At a distance of 89 km from Coimbatore, 128 km from Mysore, 265 km from Bangalore,158 km
from Kozhikode, 244 km from Munnar, 254 km from Kodaikanal, 18 km from Coonoor & 556 km
from Chennai, Ooty is one of the best hill stations in India and also one of the top places to
experince Tamilnadu Tourism. Ooty can also be visited along with Wayanad as part of Ooty
- Wayanad tour packages.

Also known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is often referred to as 'Queen of hill stations'. It is the
capital of Nilgiris district in the state of Tamilnadu. Nilgiris means 'Blue Mountains'. A land of
picturesque picnic spots & lakes, it was a popular summer and weekend getaway for the British
during colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 7,440 feet (2,240 meters) above sea
level. Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden and Rose Garden are among the must include places in
your Ooty tour packages.

Ooty was originally a tribal land occupied by the Todas along with other tribes. The Nilgiri
territory came into possession of East India Company as part of the ceded lands, held by Tipu
Sultan in 1799. In 1818, Wish and Kindersley, Assistant and Second Assistant to Collector of
Coimbatore visited this spot and submitted their experience report to the Collector of
Coimbatore John Sullivan. John Sullivan later began the construction of his bungalow at
Dimbhatti the first European dwelling on the hills. Ooty served as the summer capital of the
Madras Presidency and other small kingdoms, much visited by British during the colonial days.
Its stunning beauty and splendid green deep valleys inspired the British to name it Queen of Hill
Stations. Sullivan later developed the town and encouraged the establishment of tea,
chinchona, and teak trees.

Apart from pleasant weather, Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Wenlock Downs,
Pine Forest, and Emerald Lake are the popular Ooty sightseeing places. The toy train, known
as Nilgiri Mountain Railway that runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and a must be experienced. The train route wends its way through many hair-raising curves
and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling
streams and tea gardens. The train route was developed by the British engineers in 1908,
covering 42 kilometers length with 108 curves, 16 tunnels and 250 bridges.

Day 1: Start at 7 AM from Coimbatore - Travel to Ooty & Ooty Sightseeing

 Ooty Lake & Boat Club

 Kamaraj Sagar / Sandynalla Reservoir & Pine Forest

 Wenlock Downs

 Pykara Dam & Reservoir

 Pykara Falls

Day 2: Start at 9 AM - Ooty Sightseeing

 Rose Garden
  Botanical Gardens

 Tea Factory & Museum

 Dodabetta Peak

Day 3: Start at 9 AM - Coonoor Sightseeing & Travel to Coimbatore

 Ketti Valley Viewpoint

 Wellington

 Sim's Park

 Lamb's Rock

 Dolphin's Nose

Reach Coimbatore by around 9 PM

NOTE:
Toy Train from Ooty to Coonoor can be accommodated in the itinerary (tickets
need to be booked by customer on IRCTC website).

DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO OOTY & OOTY

SIGHTSEEING
Travel from Coimbatore to Ooty
88.7 km | 3 hours 2 mins

1 Ooty Lake & Boat Club

Lake & Backwaters

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 8 AM to 5.30 PM
 Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Person, Rs. 560 for Foreigners, Rs. 30 for Camera,
and Rs. 125 for Video, Boating charges vary

At a distance of 1 km from Ooty Bus Station & Railway Station, Ooty Lake is an artificial
lake situated in the beautiful hill station of Ooty. It is one of the most visited tourist
places in Ooty and also one of the popular places to represent Ooty Tourism. It is also
one of the top attractions you must include in Ooty packages.

Ooty Lake was built by John Sullivan in 1824 AD, the then Collector of Coimbatore.
Covers an area of 65 acres with an average depth of 40 feet, the lake is fed by the
mountain streams in the Ooty valley. The lake was originally intended to be used for
fishing with ferries being used to travel across the lake. It gradually shrunk from its
original size giving place to the current bus stand race course, and the lake park.

The lake is surrounded by groves of Eucalyptus trees with a railway line running along
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8.3 km | 18 mins

2 Kamaraj Sagar / Sandynalla Reservoir & Pine

Forest

Lake & Backwaters | Nature &

Scenic

Duration of visit: 30 Mins - 1 Hr

Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

At a distance of 9 km from Ooty Bus Station,

Kamraj Sagar Dam, also known as the Sandynalla Reservoir, is a very quiet and scenic
dam situated on the slopes of the Wenlock Downs in Ooty. It is one of the top Ooty
tourist places and also a must include in every Ooty Tour Package.

The dam, built on the Kamrajar Lake, is spread over 400 acres and is situated on the
way to Wenlock Downs & Pykara. The dam is a monsoon fed water body and measures
about 6 km in length. The dam and the serene location make it a heavenly place and a
favorite haunt for the nature lovers. It is also a popular destination with honeymoon
couples because of its picturesque natural beauty. It is a popular shooting location in
Ooty.

There are several walking trails around the lake and visitors can also explore several
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6.1 km | 16 mins

3 Wenlock Downs

Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 9 AM - 6. 30 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

At a distance of 16 km from Ooty, Wenlock

Downs is a vast expanse of grassy meadow
located on the way to Pykara in Ooty, Tamilnadu. It is one of the most scenic places in
Ooty and also one of the best Ooty tourist places. Along with Ooty Lake, this place is
most commonly represented for Ooty Tourism.

Wenlock Downs is a spectacular meadow named after Sir Arthur Lawley's sibling Beilby
Lawley, third Baron Wenlock. The downs spread majestically across 20,000 acres of
rolling lands that seems to be stretching endlessly. The entire place is covered with
Shola forest. More popularly known as the Shooting Point, Wenlock Downs has two
popular movie filming points known as Sixth Mile and Ninth Mile named so because of
they are located at 6 miles and 9 miles away from Ooty.

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11.3 km | 29 mins
4 Pykara Dam & Reservoir

Lake & Backwaters

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Entry Fee: Boating charges vary

At a distance of 22 km from Ooty, Pykara

Lake is a placid lake situated on Ooty -
Mysore road in Tamilnadu. Pykara Lake & Dam is one of the best places to visit in
Ooty and an ideal place to experience beautiful boat ride.

Pykara Dam built on Pykara River amidst dense forest is a beautiful destination offering
breathtaking scenery. Pykara is the largest river in Nilgiris district. Pykara Lake is a
blessed lake for the Todas, the local tribe of Nilgiris. This is the best place to relax and
admire the beauty of nature. The dam is near the main Ooty - Gudalur road and
includes a power station. Often referred as one of the oldest power plants in South
India, the Pykara Power Station still functions and generating about 60 megawatts
electricity. It was declared as a heritage plant in 1997, triggered the establishment of
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2.4 km | 11 mins

5 Pykara Falls

Waterfall

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 8. 30 AM to 5. 30 PM
 Entry Fee: Rs. 5 for Person

At a distance of 2 km from Pykara Lake and 23 km from Ooty Bus Stand, Pykara Falls
is a majestic waterfalls situated on Ooty - Mysore road in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. This is one
of the best waterfalls near Bangalore and also one of the most popular Ooty tourist
places. It is another popular attraction not to miss in a Ooty tour package.

Pykara Falls is formed by Pykara River on the downstream of the Pykara Dam. The falls
drops down into two sections with height of 55 m and 61 m through multiple layers on
the rocky bed providing a unique beauty to the stream. The waterfall amidst the dense
forest is a treat to watch. It is one of the must visit places for honeymoon couples and
nature lovers during their Ooty trip. During rainy season, the waterfall is in .....

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Overnight Stay in Ooty

DAY 2 : OOTY SIGHTSEEING
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1 Rose Garden

Park

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Entry Fee: Rs. 20 for Person, Rs. 30

for Camera & Rs. 75 for Video

At a distance of 2 km from Ooty Bus Station

& Railway Station and 3.5 km from Ooty Lake, the Government Rose Garden is a
beautiful garden situated near Charring Cross in the beautiful hill station of Ooty.
Formerly known as the Jayalalitha Rose Garden or Centenary Rose Park, the Rose
Garden is one of the largest rose gardens in India and also one of the popular Ooty
tourist places.
The Rose Garden was established in 1995 to commemorate the centenary of Ooty
flower show. It is situated at an altitude of 2200 m on the slopes of the Elk Hill in
Vijayanagaram area of Ooty town. This garden consists of five terraces in an area of 10
acres and has more than 2800 variety of roses. This garden has been beautifully laid
out in terraces with rose tunnels, pergolas and bowers with rose creepers. This garden
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2.7 km | 12 mins

2 Botanical Gardens

Park

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 8 AM to 6.30 PM

Entry Fee: Rs.30 for Adults, Rs. 15

for Children, Rs. 50 for Camera & Rs.
100 for Video

At a distance of 3 km from Ooty Bus Station & Railway Station and 4 km from Ooty
Lake, Ooty Botanical Gardens is a beautiful garden situated on the foothills
of Dodabetta Peak in Ooty. Maintained by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, Ooty
Botanical Gardens is one of the top places to visit in Ooty and also one of the best
botanical gardens in India.

The Botanical Gardens in Udhagamandalam was laid out in 1847 AD. It was designed
by the architect William Graham McIvor under the supervision of George Hay, 8th
Marquess of Tweeddale, the then Governor of Madras. The original purpose of the
Botanical Gardens was to promote and study the various flora in and around Nilgiris.
Now, it is open to the public as a park that can be enjoyed by visitors.

The garden spreads over an area of 22 hectares with more than 650 species of flowers
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3 Tea Factory & Museum

Museum & Gallery

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 9 AM - 5.30 PM

Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Factory & Rs.

10 for Museum

At a distance of 4 km from Doddabetta Peak

and 5 km from Ooty Bus Station & Ooty Railway Station, Tea Factory & Museum is
situated on Doddabetta Road in Ooty. Amidst the blue hills of Nilgiris, it is one of the
popular tea factories in Tamilnadu and among the must visit Ooty Tourist Places.

Perched at an altitude of 1839 m, the Ooty Tea Factory is spread across nearly an acre;
all covered with the emerald green tea plants. Visitors can see the entire processing
method right from the freshly plucked green leaves to its packaging at the factory. It also
houses the Tea Museum where visitors can learn about the origin of different kinds of
tea leaves that are used across the globe along with the history of tea in India and its
evolution in the Nilgiris. The Doddabetta tea factory in Ooty also offers beautiful views of
the valley, and the towering mountain peaks surrounding it.

The Ooty Tea Factory features a small shop where free tea is offered to all visitors. This
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4.7 km | 20 mins

4 Dodabetta Peak
 Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 7 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Person

At a distance of 9 km from Ooty, Doddabetta is a mountain peak situated on the Ooty -

Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris district of Tamilnadu. Literally means Big Mountain,
Doddabetta is the highest point in Nilgiri Mountains and also one of the popular places
to visit in Ooty. It is among prime place to visit on a Ooty trip.

Situated at an altitude of 2623 m, Doddabetta is regarded as one of the highest peaks in

South India, which lies at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats. The area
surrounding Doddabetta is mostly forested. Sholas cover the hollows of its slopes. Tall
rhododendron trees, flowering sub-alpine shrubs and herbs are common, even very
near the peak. One can have a magnificent panoramic view of the landscape, beautiful
valley, plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore from the peak.

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DAY 3 : COONOOR SIGHTSEEING &
TRAVEL TO COIMBATORE
Travel from Ooty to Coonoor
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1 Ketti Valley Viewpoint

Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 30 Mins

 Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Telescope: Rs. 10 for Per Person

At a distance of 4 km from Ooty and 12.5 km from Coonoor, Ketti Valley View Point is a
popular vantage point situated on Ooty - Coonoor Road in Nilgiris district of Tamilnadu.
It is one the most beautiful sightseeing places in Ooty and also one of the top places to
experince Ooty Tourism.

As the name suggests, the view point provides a panoramic view of the Ketti Valley, the
largest valley in the Nilgiris, and its beautiful surroundings. Ketti Valley is home to
several tribes, such as Todas and Badagas. There are over 14 villages in this valley that
belong to the tribes of Badagas. These tribal people are experts in cultivating fresh
vegetables and fruits in the valley.

Also known as Switzerland of Nilgiris, the Ketti Valley is a heaven for nature lovers and
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10.7 km | 21 mins

2 Wellington

Hill Station | Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

At a distance of 3 Kms from Coonoor & 16

kms from Ooty, Wellington is a small and
peaceful town in Nilgirs. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Coonoor.

Wellington is a military town with rows of barracks. It is the headquarters of the Madras
Regimental Centre and also home for the Defence Staff College.

There are few accommodation options available here.

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5.9 km | 14 mins

3 Sim's Park

Park

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 8.30 AM - 6 PM

Entry Fee: Rs 5

At a distance of 4 Kms from Coonoor Railway

Station, Sim's Park was laid out in 1874 by
Mr.J.D. Sim, then Secretary to Government and Major places to visit in Coonoor.

Spread over 30 acres of land, it was started as a pleasure resort for the residents and
visitors, and later developed into Garden. This park cum botanical garden contains
many species of trees and shrubs not found in Ooty.

Sim's Park has wonderful landscaped gardens & walkways lined up with beautiful
flowers spread across and variety of flower plants collected from different parts of the
country. There is a lake situated inside the park that offers boating facility as well.

Annual Fruit and Vegetables show is held every year in May here attracts tourists in
large numbers.

Timings: 8.30 AM - 6 PM

Entrance Fee - Rs 5 for adults and Rs 2 for children. Still Camera - Rs 35, Video
camera - Rs 250.

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4 Lamb's Rock

Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 30 Mins

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

At a distance of 8 Kms from Coonoor Railway

Station (on the way to Dolphin's Nose),
Lamb's Rock is situated in Burliar village and it is one of the favorite picnic spots from
Coonoor and also one of the best places to visit in Coonoor.

Named after Captain Lamb who attempted to open a path to this place, the rock drops
down several hundred feet to disappear in thick jungle below. The plains of Coimbatore
and surrounding valleys offer magnificient views from this spot.

This place demands moderate level trekking (Trek duration not available).

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5 Dolphin's Nose

Nature & Scenic

Duration of visit: 1 Hour

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

At a distance of 12 Kms from Coonoor Railway Station, Dolphin's Nose is a wonderful
viewpoint with picturesque views of the Hills of Nilgirs. It is one of the most
visited Coonoor tourist places.

Situated near Tiger Hill, this place is ideally visited in the morning (after 9 AM to 11 AM)
for better views of the surroundings. A view of the distant Catherine falls can also be
captured from here.

This place demands moderate level trekking.

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