Top 10 Places to Visit in Ooty

Top 10 Places to Visit in Ooty and Their Specialities

Ooty also referred to as the Queen of Hill stations is also the most popular hill station of India, situated in the Nilgiris District. Ooty is most popularly known for its picturesque surroundings, large number of picnic spots, and numerous sightseeing destinations. This article will take you on a trip to the top 10 places to visit in Ooty.

Since Ooty is a hill station, most of its sightseeing destinations will take you closer to nature. The most popular names in this category are Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Rose Park, Doddabetta Peak, Lake of Pykara, Avalanche, Emerald Lake, 6th Mile, 9th Mile, Glenmorgan, Hindustan Photo Film, Kalhatty Water Falls, etc.

The Botanical Garden is spread over an area of 22 hectares and lies on the beautiful hill slopes of Ooty. It is an explicit location to see the species of flowering trees, enchanting shrubs, and rare coloured species of lilies at this hill station. The Ooty Lake is an L shaped lake and is 2.75 km in length. Its location is amidst the mountain streams of Ooty valley.

The Rose Garden of Ooty is located at few m from Harring Cross at Vijayanagaram and is mainly known for its rare and wide variety of roses. The Doddabetta Peak is the highest point in Ooty as well as the district and it also makes the best vantage point around this hill station. The Lake of Pykara is situated in the lush green valleys of Ooty. This lake is an isolated site free from noise and pollution. Avalanche is also one of the top 10 places to visit in Ooty and is known for providing an unforgettable mountain trekking experience.

The Emerald Lake is situated in the wonderful location of Nilgiri Hills and is one of the most popular picnic spots of Ooty. The two shooting points of Ooty namely the 6th and 9th Mile are also quite popular amongst the tourists.