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1. Ooty Lake

Sit on the grass beneath tall trees and watch as small boats meander across the waters of Ooty Lake. Try one of the peddle-boats or enjoy the surrounding woodland haven from your carriage on the toy train.
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Ooty Lake featuring a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing as well as a small group of people

2. Government Botanical Gardens

Admire the intricate design of the Italian garden and a host of aquatic plant-life at Ooty Botanical Gardens. View a one-of-a-kind cork tree as well as a fossil of a tree trunk that is believed to be millions of years old.
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Botanical Gardens which includes a park as well as a small group of people

3. Doddabetta Peak

Discover fields of rhododendrons and fragrant herbs as you make your way to the summit of Doddabetta Mountain. Head to the telescope tower to gaze over the skyline of Ooty and look further to the sweeping forests of Bandipur National Park.
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Doddabetta Peak which includes tranquil scenes and farmland

4. Ooty Rose Garden

Enjoy a vast selection of rare roses that includes ramblers, tea roses and floribunda, spread out across this charming terraced park. Lie back on the grass and unwind with views over the city from Ooty Rose Garden.
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Ooty Rose Garden which includes flowers and a garden

5. St. Stephen's Church

Admire the tall clock tower and cream-colored façade of St Stephen’s Church. Step inside to view exquisite stained glass and the colossal beams that were pulled here by elephants.
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St. Stephen\'s Church featuring flowers and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

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Ooty Lake

Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.

Ooty Lake
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Government Botanical Gardens

At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species.

Government Botanical Gardens
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Doddabetta Peak

Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.

Doddabetta Peak
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Ooty Rose Garden

Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.

Ooty Rose Garden
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St. Stephen's Church

One of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris region combines charming architecture and fabulous stained-glass windows in a mystical woodland setting.

St. Stephen's Church
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Pykara Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pykara Lake during your travels in Pykara. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Pykara Lake
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Mudumalai National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mudumalai National Park, a lovely green space in Ooty. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Mudumalai National Park
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Upper Bhavani Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Upper Bhavani Lake during your travels in Ooty. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Upper Bhavani Lake
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Arranmore Palace

Learn about the local history of West Mere with a stop at Arranmore Palace. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Arranmore Palace

Areas of Ootacamund

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Stone House Area

When in Stone House Area, you can plan a visit to Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stone House Area
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Mani Vihar

While Mani Vihar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ooty Lake and Mudumalai National Park.

Mani Vihar
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Kandal

While visiting Kandal, you might make a stop by sights like Arranmore Palace and Government Museum.

Kandal
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Coonoor

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Masinagudi

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