10 Best Tourist Places To Visit In Ooty Tour Package

While opting for the Ooty trip package, add these 10 top attractions to your itinerary and witness the best of this heavenly destination.

1. Botanical Garden

What’s Special: Has more than 650 species of plants

Nearby Attractions: Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 7 AM to 7 PM

Distance From City: 3 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Auto-rickshaws, Bus, Cab

Botanical Garden is spread in an area of 55 acres and divided into different horticulture sections such as Lower Garden, New Garden, Italian Garden, Nurseries, and The Conservatory. The park has more than 600 plant species, well-maintained lush green lawns, and artificial ponds which make it one of the best places to include in Ooty travel package. Nature lovers are sure to fall in love with this beautiful place. It is also a famous spot for amazing photography.

2. Rose Garden

What’s Special: Having more than twenty thousand variety of roses

Nearby Attractions: Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Emerald Lake, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church, Tiger Hill

Timings: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Distance From City: 3.1 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Buses, Auto-rickshaws, Taxi

Rose Garden is home to around 20000 varieties of roses and is spread in 10 acres of land. The climate of Ooty and the fertile land plays an important role in the growth of a different variety of roses. The garden is protected and maintained by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department.

3. Emerald Lake

What’s Special: Popular for stunning sunsets and sunrises

Nearby Attractions: Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Timings for Emerald Dam)

Distance From City: 20 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Buses, Cabs

Away from the hustle-bustle of city life, Emerald lake is located 17 kilometers away from Ooty. It is the best place to escape from the busy and mundane city life. The lake is settled on the slopes of Nilgiri Hills and surrounded by thick forests. Emerald Lake is also a famous sunset and sunrise point in Ooty. The lake forms a part of Silent Valley National Park. Emerald Lake is located in the tranquil and serene surroundings, miles away from the hustle-bustle of city life. Visit this place to spend some quiet moments in a calm and placid environment.

4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

What’s Special: It is World Heritage site

Nearby Attractions: Emerald lake, Nilgiri mountains

Timings: 7:10 am, and from Ooty at 3 pm

Houses: Toy train, railways

Distance From City: 28.5 km

Transportation Options: cab or taxi

One of the best places to visit in Ooty is Nilgiri Mountain Railway which is a toy train built by the British. You will gain a lifetime experience where you will get to view captivating landscapes, rivers, dense forests and the sunshine will create amazing memories for you.

5. Tea Museum

What’s Special: Famous for different varieties of tea, photography

Nearby Attractions: Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Distance From City: 4.9 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Cabs, Buses

Tea Museum in Ooty briefs you about origin and tea in the world and how tea has evolved in Nilgiris. The museum is surrounded by lush green tea plantations and has a shop from where one can purchase a wide variety of tea leaves and teacups.

6. Ooty Lake

What’s Special: Famous for boating in a serene and tranquil atmosphere

Nearby Attractions: Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM

Distance From City: 3 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Bus, Cab, Taxi

One of the most beautiful spots in Ooty is the Ooty Lake which is settled in the Nilgiri ranges. The lake is around 2 kilometers away from the main city and is spread in an area of 65 acres. The lake was founded by John Sullivan in the year 1824 when he was the collector of Coimbatore. Eucalyptus trees and lush greenery surrounds the Ooty Lake. It is a perfect place for amazing photography. Near the lake, there is a boathouse from there one can rent paddle boats, motorboats, and rowing boats. The Ooty lake has also been filming location for many Bollywood movies owing to its stunning natural beauty.

7. Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House

What’s Special: Renting Boats

Nearby Attractions: Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church, Thunder World

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM

Distance From City: 3 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Bus, Cab, Taxi

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House is located on the Ooty Lake. The place provides the facility of renting different types of boats such as motorboats, paddle boats, and paddle boats. The possession of Ooty lake was taken by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development in the year 1973, since then the tourism department looks after the Ooty lake and the boathouse.

8. Thread Garden

What’s Special: Magnificent exhibit of artificial flowers and plants

Nearby Attractions: Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, St. Stephen’s Church, Thunder World

Timings: 9 AM to 7 PM

Distance From City: 2.6 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Bus, Cabs, Auto-rickshaws

The Thread Garden in Ooty has a fascinating collection of artificial plants and flowers made using threads. Visit the place and it will leave you completely blown away with its unbelievable collection. The place is located near the Ooty lake and has more the 150 types of artificial flowers which are handmade.

9. Stone House, Ooty

What’s Special: It is the first-ever bungalow built-in Ooty

Nearby Attractions: Emerald Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Distance From City: 1.5 Kilometer

Transportation Options: Buses, Auto-rickshaws, Cabs

The Stone House in Ooty is the first-ever bungalow built-in Ooty. It marked the beginning of the modernization of Ooty. The place is a famous historic monument of Ooty. At present, the place is an official residence of Principal of Government Arts College.

10. Valley View, Ooty

What’s Special: Panoramic views of the valley

Nearby Attractions: Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Avalanche Lake, Dolphin’s Nose, Doddabetta Peak, Thread Garden, St. Stephen’s Church

Timings: 24 Hours

Distance From City: 4 Kilometers

Transportation Options: Bus, Cab

Valley View in Ooty is a famous tourist spot, known for panoramic views. It is located on the way to Coonoor road. Visit the viewpoint and see the mesmerizing surrounding which is covered in lush greenery. From Valley View, one can get an entire view of the entire Ketti town as well.

Ooty Trip - Best Time to Visit

The weather in Ooty remains cool throughout the year. The gorgeous hill station can be visited anytime during the year. Go through the detailed guide and plan a visit to Ooty accordingly.

Winter Season

Winter season in Ooty begins in November and stays till February. The temperature during these months sometimes drops below 5 °C, one can experience chilly winds throughout the day. The entire hill station is covered in lush greenery. Winter season is also considered the peak season to travel to Ooty.

Monsoon Season

Monsoons also give a refreshing look to the hills but, at the same time, create some hindrance for sightseeing, and outdoor activities. If there are heavy showers of rain, hotel and travel deals are cheaper in the monsoon season in Ooty. People who are on budget can avail Ooty travel package in monsoon season and witness a refreshing look of Ooty, as the entire city looks fresh and rejuvenated in monsoons.

Summer Season

The best time to enjoy these thrilling Ooty tourism packages is in the summer months, that is, March to June. The weather is generally pleasant in these months and is perfectly suitable for sightseeing and other tourist activities. The average temperature in summers doesn’t cross 20-degree celsius. Being a hill station, Ooty serves as a year-round destination which can be visited during summers to escape the heat, and also during winters to experience the winter chill of the hill station.

Ooty is one of the best hill stations in South India to experience a short sojourn, while in conversation with nature and its innumerable wonders. Go through the detailed listings of customizable tour packages for Ooty to make your time in Tamil Nadu memorable. Book well-planned tour packages for Ooty, and get away from the hustle-bustle of city life.

How to Reach Ooty?

Ooty is a beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu and is popularly known as the “Queen of hill stations”. Ooty is accessible by air, rail, and road. With Ooty holiday packages, witness the splendid attractions in an exotic location. So, if you are planning to spend the holiday in this beautiful location and wondering how to reach Ooty, here is the detailed information which will help you choose the best mode of transportation.

By Air

The nearest domestic airport to Ooty is of Coimbatore which is around 88 kilometers away. Coimbatore Domestic Airport is very well connected to other major Indian cities. So grab Ooty tour packages with flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and other top cities in India. Bangalore International Airport is the nearest international airport to Ooty which is around 295 kilometers away. The international airport in Bangalore is connected to the major cities around the world. The domestic airlines operating at Coimbatore Airport are IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Air India.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Ooty is Mettupalayam, which is around 40 kilometers from Ooty. One can easily book a cab from Mettupalayam and reach Ooty in an hour approximately. There are many trains coming to Mettupalayam from Chennai, Coimbatore, and Mangalore. The famous trains coming to Mettupalayam are Nilagiri Express (12671), Coimbatore Mettupalayam Passenger (56144), and Udagamandalam to Mettupalayam (56137).

By Road

There are many luxury and government buses available to Ooty from Mysore, Bangalore, and Chennai. The distance between Bangalore to Ooty is around 266 kilometers and can be covered in around 6 hours. Mysore to Ooty distance is around 126 kilometers and can be covered in around 3 hours and 57 minutes. The distance between Chennai and Ooty is 547 kilometers and can be covered in around 12 hours.

History - Queen of Hills, Ooty

At an elevation of 2240 m lies a spellbinding hill station in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu named Ooty. Ooty, geographically known as Udhagamandalam, is an amalgam of charismatic lakes, enthralling waterfalls, bewitching flora and fauna, and refreshing landscape. The place is covered in a vast expanse of lush green and blooming flowers, making it all the more appealing for someone with an appetite of natural wanderlust. Ooty vacation packages are often filled with zest and a zolly vibe. Like most of the hill stations in India, Ooty was also discovered during the British rule. In 1820, John Sullivan, the then collector of Coimbatore, built a house atop the hill which further led more Britishers to reside and that was the birth of Ooty. Amidst the Eastern and Western Ghats, this hill station has also been the residing place for Toda tribe for many years. If you wish to reserve an itinerary to cover these places in Ooty, book a package to garner the best experience. You may check out the Ooty tourist package price given on our website to help you plan your budget.

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