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CBSE Guess > Indian Education > India Facts > India City Guide > Ooty Browse India By City - Ooty
Places of Interest in Ooty Rose Garden
The Ooty Lake The beautiful Ooty Lake is a favorite haunt of tourists. There are facilities for boating on the lake and pony rides for children around it. Botanical Garden
The Dodabetta Peak At a height of 2623 meters, Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in South India. On a clear day, one can see the plains of Coimbatore and the Mysore plateau. Wenlock Downs The undulating countryside just outside Ooty is ideal for long walks. ONE DAY EXCURSIONS AROUND CITY: Kalhatti Falls (14 km) The picturesque waterfalls come down a 36 m drop. A popular spot for picnics and treks. Glenmorgan (17 km) The beautiful countryside with tea and eucalyptus plantations undisturbed sholas and fine views is ideal for drives and picnics. Coonoor (10 kms) A pretty hill town, Coonoor is located amidst tea gardens. The Sims Park, established here in 1874, has fine lawns and a collection of rare plants and trees picturesquely located along a steep slope. Scenic waterfalls - Law's Falls and St. Catherine Falls and fine vantage points with breathtaking views and amusing names like Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose and Lady Canning's Seat dre popular picnic spots. Pykara (21 km) The grassy meadows around the Pykara Dam and reservoir are popular with visitors. Avalanchi (28 km) Here, a calm lake is surrounded by forests. |
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