Ooty

 Ooty Botanical Gardens

If you are on a sightseeing tour to Ooty[12], you might want to visit the Government Botanical
gardens, which were laid out in 1847.The picturesque gardens that are maintained by the Horticulture
department of the state, cover an area of about 22 hectares. The Gardens have well over 650 species
of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old.
Some trees towards the interior uphill side are more than 100 years old. And one should walk down till
very end (uphill) to see the tall eucalytus tree pair. The garden is very popular with nature lovers and
those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close. If you are in Ooty in
the month of May, then you can also be a part of the summer festival, which is held here annually.
The festival holds flower shows and various cultural programs showcasing the talent of the locals and
the renowned artists.

 Avalanche Biosphere Reserve

It is located about 20 km from Ooty. It an amazingly dense forest. You need to park your vehicle at the
entry post and purchase tickets for the jungle Safari. Government vehicles will take you on a 2-hour
ride into the deep forest. You can spot wild animals such as Deer, Sambars, Bisons, Foxes, and
Elephants. Carry a camera with a telephoto lens (or zoom lens). If you are visiting this place during
monsoon (June to September), carry full rainproof jackets and trousers (or raincoats). Usually this
region gets a lot of rainfall. Last stop during the safari is Avalanche lake (also known as Upper
Bhavani lake) backwaters. It the most beautiful place for photographs and relaxation.

 Doddabetta peak
The Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district,
making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10km from Ooty so you can simply
grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of the valley below. Many
say that on a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far off areas, even the plains of
Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore.you can get there by catching a bus from ooty bus stand
which will just charge you 10 Rs. but will have to walk about 3 km. from the stop where the bus will
drop you. you will enjoy the way up the peak ,if you love walking.

 Doddabetta Tea Park

Doddabetta Tea Park is situated right next to the Doddabetta Peak in Ooty. It is also simply called as
Tea Park. It is a treat to the eyes, with lush-green tea plantations and lawns for the tourists to walk
around. It is a great spot to relax with the family, with lot of place for the kids to play. It has a children's
playing area as well. As soon as you get down the Doddabetta Peak, instead of taking left to the Ooty
town, you need to take sharp U-turn. From there the Tea Park is about 2 kms. An arch towards the
right of the road welcomes you to the Tea Park.

 Fern Hill Garden (front of Hotel Mayura Sudarshan (Karnataka State Tourism-
KSTDC)
Recently developed by Ooty horticulture department. This has a large variety of flowers and florals
shaped in different kinds of animals. It's a large garden with varirty of cactii plants. Good for family
and kids to enjoy and relax in the open area.

 Annamalai Temple
Annamalai Temple is a situated about 20 km distance from Ooty. This place has grown as a famous
temple of Lord Muruga, known as 7th Hill house of the lord. The view from the Temple is really
awesome. There is an observatory at the top of the hill for the public to enjoy the magnificent
panoramic view.

 Ooty Rose gardens

It is an amazing and very large area garden. You can enjoy varieties of roses there. The roses bloom
only for 2-3 months a year (not sure when), so going during the off-season is not very interesting. If
interested can buy the seeds and plants also.

 Sims Park (Coonoor)

This is in (Coonoor) which is 32km away from Ooty and usually accessible via toy-train. Similar to
ooty botanical garden, very rare plants and trees are present. The park is famous for the fruit show it
hosts annually during summer festivals. Some very old and rare trees are found in this garden.
Recently some activity is going on to add a small man-made lake/pond to this garden, and add kids'
play area.

 Thread Garden
An exibition of artificial flowers and paintings made from threads. Its collaborative effort of many
weavers and brought into the limelight by some NGOs. Its located in front of Ooty Lake.

 Ooty Lake
The small lake which gets water from the rain-water from hills. Govn is developing this as a tourist
spot by opening boating facilities. But lake water is deteroriating Ooty Lake

 Wax World - (Wax Museum)

Its a private investment not supported by Govt. Don't expect much like other foreign wax museums
which are helped by tourism authorities for advertisements and promotions. But for sight seeing its
good. More attraction is the very old house, where the museum is set up. Candles are available. But it
is suffering from funds for expansion so they request tourists to visit so that they can get help from
them, which is the only form of support.

 The Tea Factory

Several Tea gardens and factories are there. On the way, you will get lots of them. They will approach
you with free tea taste and offer some tea packets to buy. But be cautious if you don't have much
knowledge about tea, better not to buy from them as the packet tea has not the same taste as they
gave you to taste. The spices quality is not so good. They also have a chocolate factory, but you may
get better chocolates from Ooty Market as well.

 Boating at Pykara
It's an awesome experience. Though the rate of boating is a little bit high but still it is worthy. Fresh
air, good feeling and good view. The rates are as follows (Oct 2021): 8 seater motor boat Rs 1000 (for
20 mins); 20 seater motor boat Rs 1200 (for 20 mins), 2 seater speed boat Rs 1000 (for 10 mins). It is
best to go with 8 seater boat. If you do not have enough numbers to make it 8, just ask people
standing in a ticket queue and you form a group of 8 people. There is no compulsion that 8 seater
boat should always carry 8 people. If you want, you can have the entire boat for yourself by paying
1000 Rs.

 Falls at Pykara

 Historical Dam with Power station at Pykara

 Hidden Valley

 Echo Rock
Some called it as 'Lambs rock" naturally took the shape of a lamb. Go through a very small forest and
then you can see the rock.

 Shooting point / 9th Mile

It has beautiful meadows on the rolling hills. It will be full of lush green grass during the rainy season.
To experience the beauty, you need to climb the hill and look around. This location is on the way to
Pykara lake.

 Pine forest
It's a natural beauty. Beautiful pin forest to click lots of photos or to just relax and enjoy the shade.
There is a lake if you climb down from the forest trail. Be careful while walking on the trail as it is
steep. This location is on the way to Paykara lake.

 Dolphin's Nose
The area is near Coonoor, which is 32KM from Ooty. From Coonoor, you need to hire a Jeep/Taxi to
visit the local spots.

 Ooty radio telescope

The Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) is a 530-metre (1,740 ft) long and 30-metre (98 ft) wide Cylindrical
Paraboloid telescope. It an inspiring place to visit, if you are an Engineer or interested in
Astronomy/Astrophysics.

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