Ooty Lake to The Tea Factory: 7 Most-Scenic tourist places to visit in Ooty

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Apr 10, 2024, 11:36 AM IST

Ooty is brimming with natural beauty and offers enough activities and attractions to keep every visitor pleased and satisfied. Ooty is one of India's largest hill stations and is widely regarded as the most popular.
 

There are numerous sites to visit in Ooty, as well as many tourist attractions nearby, that will provide you with a fantastic trip on a limited budget. Ooty, one of India's greatest hill stations, is known as the most popular of them all. 

There are numerous locations to visit in Ooty and several tourist places around that will make a wonderful trip for you on a modest budget. Planning a trip might be a tiring effort if you want to experience everything the gorgeous region has to offer.

Here is a list of the greatest tourist attractions in Ooty, prepared specifically for you:

1. Ooty Lake: If you enjoy leisurely lake rides, Ooty has you covered. Ooty is a water lover's paradise, boasting some beautiful and shimmering lakes. The most notable of them is Ooty Lake, which is an artificial lake in the shape of an uneven 'L'. By damming the streams that flow through the hill station, Ooty's creator, John Sullivan, created an artificial lake.

2. Ooty Rose Gardens: One of Ooty's nicest places, this garden is in charge of organizing the best flower exhibition and has the largest rose production in the country. The roses grown here are beautiful and have high market value.

3. Thread Garden: The thread garden in Ooty is packed with some of the most exquisite artificial flowers and plants created by experienced craftsmen using just thread. Antony Joseph is the mastermind of the concept, having worked tirelessly for 12 years to bring his idea to fruition.

4. Kalhatti Falls: Bellikkal, popularly known as 'Bird Watchers Paradise,' is a popular tourist destination in Ooty because of its serene atmosphere, which makes it ideal for short visits and picnics. Bellikkal also has a freshwater lake, which is a major attraction. 

5. Annamalai Temple: Annamalai Temple is located approximately 20 kilometers from Ooty. It also includes an observatory at the top of the hill, where tourists can enjoy panoramic views. This hallowed area in Ooty is for all the religious folks who embark on a journey to this hill station.

6. Stone House: The Stone House was the home of John Sullivan, the founder of the British town of Ootacamund, or Ooty. This gorgeous two-story stone home was the first bungalow erected in the hill station and is now a government museum.

7. Toda Temple: The Toda homes and temples feature a distinct oval or inverted U shape with a modest entryway. The front wall is embellished with unusual carvings of 'X's, a buffalo's head, and various floral motifs that represent the Toda people.
 

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