Ooty - Colonial Hill Station in Tamil Nadu
Best Time
Although Ooty can be visited and explored any time of the year, the best is the summer months between March and June.Overview
She is charming, she is classy, she is unique – she is the Queen of Hill Stations in India. Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty is a hill station that will surely mesmerise you with its beguiling beauty.
A chain of misty hills spread across a lush green carpet – with plenty to see, enjoy and experience. Ooty is much more than a visitor’s paradise. It lends a piece of itself to its guests that they will be thrilled to take back. One of the most beautiful hill stations in India, Ooty nestles in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. An erstwhile summer resort of the British Raj in India, Ooty has transformed over the years into one of the most sought-after tourism destinations in Tamil Nadu.
With a cool and soothing climate almost all year round, Ooty welcomes tourists from far and wide. It’s not just about the mountains and hills, Ooty offers much more to discerning travellers who drive up the winding roads to reach the pinnacle. Lakes, gardens, parks, peaks, waterfalls and simply amazing accommodation options. No wonder Ooty is called the 'Switzerland of India', of such grandeur is the scenic beauty the destination is so well acclaimed for. If you would love to relax over a cup of tea, sitting back and gazing at the vastness of nature, Ooty is indeed the place to be. Besides that, the Nilgiri biosphere is rich in flora and fauna, allowing you to escape into the depths of mystic jungles and explore once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Also, you just can’t afford to miss the Toy Train ride from Mettupalayam to Ooty, which is the only daily operational meter-gauge, rack railway in India, providing you with mesmerising views of the Nilgiris.
General Information
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- Accommodation: Resorts, Hotels, Homestays, Heritage Bungalows
Itinerary
3 Days Ooty (Top Places to visit in Ooty in Three Days)
Satiate your yearning for an escapade to a hill station with a visit to the heavenly paradise of Ooty. With plenty of natural beauty to be discovered it is better to plan your itinerary covering the most important places to visit in 3 days in Ooty for a delightfully restorative tour experience.
Cosseted by attractive waterfalls, verdant vegetation and a misty landscape the town is a tourists’ delight.
Ooty Places to Visit in 3 days (if travelling from Mysore / Bangalore)
- Day 1: Pykara Lake / Boat House, Pykara Waterfalls, 9th Mile, 6th Mile, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Toda Hamlet / School Mund, Pine Tree Forest, Wenlock Downs
- Day 2: Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Sim's Park, Coonoor Tea Estate, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin’s Nose
- Day 3: Wax World Ooty, Ooty Lake, Ooty Rose Garden, Stone House
Ooty Places to Visit in 3 days (if travelling from Coimbatore)
- Day 1: Ooty Rose Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Wax World Ooty
- Day 2: Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Sim's Park, Coonoor Tea Estate, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin’s Nose
- Day 3: Pine Tree Forest, 6th Mile, 9th Mile, Pykara Waterfalls, Pykara Lake / Boat House
With peace and tranquillity guaranteed, Ooty is a glamorous and compelling travel destination located amidst the Nilgiris. Rounding out the best places to visit in 3 days in Ooty include:
1. Toda Hamlet
The Toda Hamlet offers unforgettable insights into the distinctive social and cultural identities, beliefs and customs of the Toda tribes that dwell in the Nilgiris.
It is Interesting to learn about their traditional attire, intricately designed jewellery and distinguished typical huts made of bamboo.
- Timings: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Entry Fee: Free
2. Ooty Botanical Garden
A Standout among the major places to visit in Ooty, the Botanical Garden offers travellers the jaw dropping experience of commuting with nature. The highly diversified botanical garden designed by William Graham Mcivor in 1847 houses more than 200 varieties of blooming plants including balsams, zinnias, verbenas, petunias, salvias and French lilies.
- Timings: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Entry Fee: ₹100 (Adult), ₹50 (Child)
3. Wax World Ooty
Another key attraction among the places to visit in Ooty includes the Wax World located in a 130 year old colonial mansion.
The Informative Wax World has wax creations of Indian freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna and Gokhale as well as social figures like Mother Teresa and our former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam.
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4. Sim’s Park
Sim’s Park located at 4km from Coonoor railway station brims with abundant scenic views to entice and amaze you. Perched at a height of 1780 meters, it is divided into 8 sections and exhibits colourful flower beds, lawns and rockeries. Among its gems are Araucaria, Quercus, Pheonix, Camellia, Pine and Turpentine trees.
The 12-hectare garden has a glass house that accommodates diversified ornamental plants and flowers. The magnolias erupting in vibrant pink and white flowers are a feast to the eyes.
Home to the Impressive collection of economic trees like Rudraksh bead tree, Connamomm Queensland karry pine, the wonderful park was developed by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray in 1874.
- Timings: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Entry Fee: ₹75 (Adult), ₹40 (Child)
5. Coonoor Tea Estate
The Glimmering tea estates have been widely visited by traveller’s especially avid tea lovers to enjoy the incomparable aroma of their favourite brew.
Visitors would enjoy taking a leisurely stroll through the sprawling tea estates. They also get an intimate understanding of how the exotic tea is processed.
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6. 9th Mile / Paye Mund
The Majestic picturesque spot of 9th Mile is located exactly 9 miles from Ooty. Also renowned as Shooting Medu, where “medu” means hill in Tamil has been the preferred choice of filmmakers.
Famous movies like Raja Hindustani, Deewana, Kannathil Muthamittal and Ashiqui have been shot here. The relaxing ambience, surrounding hills and beautiful mountains has been inspiring a wealth of visitors.
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7. Lamb’s Rock
A well known sightseeing spot, Lamb’s Rock proffers splendid views of the sweeping vistas enveloping it. It was collector Captain Lamb who tried discovering a route to this enchanting place and henceforth became popular as Lamb’s Rock.
Located at 8kms from Coonoor, in Burliar village, the serrated cliff provides fantastic views of the Coimbatore Plains, lush tea plantations and Hulical Ravine on its right.
- Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Entry Fee: ₹40 (Adult), ₹20 (Child)
8. Dolphin’s Nose
Another natural wonder, approximately 12kms drive from Coonoor, the Dolphin’s Nose is a rocky formation that resembles the nose of a dolphin. Perched at a height of more than 1500 meters above sea level, the rocky headland offers panoramic views of the enchantingly gorgeous Catherine Falls.
Visitors would enjoy the mesmerizing route leading to the majestic destination as they traverse through the adventurous hairpin bends. Sprawling tea estates and the gushing streams in the neighbourhood enhance the charm of the place.
- Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry Fee: ₹40 (Adult), ₹20 (Child)
9.Ooty Lake
The Artificial Lake created by John Sullivan is dotted with groves of eucalyptus trees. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation acquired the lake in 1973 for its promotion as the major tourist spot and runs a boat house which houses different types of boats including paddle boat, motor boat and row boats for the tourists.
The Boat Cruise is the best way to experience the spectacular views encircling the glassy lake waters.
- Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry Fee: Starting from ₹20 Per Person
10. Ooty Rose Garden
Ooty’s Rose Garden is a sight to behold offering more than 20000 varieties of roses. Striking displays of miniature roses, hybrid tea roses, yakimor, polyanthas, ramblers and floribunda is a feast to the eyes.
We give you the benefit of choosing packages covering major must-see places to visit in Ooty to make your three day visit most pleasing and rewarding.
The Heavenly paradise with its rolling hills, salubrious atmosphere, majestic lakes, and fascinating waterfalls greets visitors for the most spectacular excursion. The tranquilizing moment’s remains carved in your mind forever.
- Timings: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Entry Fee: ₹75 (Adult), ₹40 (Child)
Check Our Ooty tour packages, we offer perfect tour package for all the passionate travellers seeking a holiday inspiration as it includes the major enticing and intriguing destinations. Head out for the best excursion ever, choosing from the below packages for a 3 day Ooty tour.
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