• Botanical Gardens (2 kms)
• Tiger Hill (16 kms)
• Dodabetta Peak (10 kms)
• Valley View Lake (1 km)
• Wilson Fish Farm, St. Stephen Church, Marlimund Lake (5 kms)
• Wenlock Downs (2 kms)
• Avalanche (15 kms)
• Elk Hill, Kalhatti Falls (14 kms)
• Snowdon, Glen Morgen (25 kms)
• Wellingtion (16 kms)
• Kotagiri (29 kms)
• Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (64 kms)
• Coonoor (19 kms)
• Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary (78 kms)

Botanical Gardens

The Government Botanical Gardens, laid out in 1847, is the most beautiful jewel on the crown of the "Queen of Hill Stations". These are some of the most attractable places for those who visit Ooty, known to be one of the most popular hill stations of India. They are spread out over 50-acre and lie on the lower slopes of Doddabetta peak, which is the highest point in Ooty. Marquis of Tweeddale established these gardens in the year 1848.

A fossilised tree trunk, which is said to be 20 million years old is preserved here. Towards the eastern part of the garden there is a wooden house made of logs known as "Toda Mund", which provides an excellent view.

At about a distance of 1 km there is an artificial lake with a charming look, which was formed in 1824 by Mr. John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore. This lake is another attraction for the visitors and boating is very popular over here. The artificial lake, shimmering under the gentle sun is a popular spot for the tourist. Pony rides are available along the road skirting of the lake.

It is situated in the hilly area on Club Road, St Stephens Church is said to be the oldest in the Nilgiris. The church was built in 1829 and consecrated in 1830. The beam of the church was taken from the palace of Tipu Sultan at Srirangapatnam. The cemetery close by houses the grave of John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty.

It is also situated on the way to the boathouse where the children amusement park is housed. A snack bar is also available. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited maintains these gardens.

It is situated about 3 - 4 km away from Charring Cross. They are spread over an area of 10 acres of land with 2000 variety of roses. Rose Gardens lie on the way to the boathouse.

It is situated about 2 km from Udhagamandalam on the Mysore road, Ooty. The Art Gallery has various collections of contemporary paintings, items of tribal objects, district's ecological details and representative sculptural arts and crafts of Tamilnadu. It was set up in 1989, with a view to provide education benefits to the residing and visiting population of Nilgiris district. 

It is the highest peak (2623 meters) in the Nilgiris, which is about 10-km from Ooty. It is a beautiful place lying between the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats and offers a beautiful view of the Nilgiri hill ranges. It is surrounded by dense Sholas.

At a distance of 1-km from the Lake there is a Deer Park, which is worth visiting.

It is one of the major industrial units of the district, is located about 5-km away from Ooty railway station over a sprawling area of over 300 acres, near the Ooty golf-links on the Ooty- Mysore road.

It is located on Prithvi Raj Road and devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdeoji. The temple is greatly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains. There is a museum alongside the temple. The construction of the temple began in 1864 and opened to the public in 1895.

This sanctuary is located where the Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. The Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary has varied mixture of flat land, open grassland, swamp, valley and nullas.

Pykara is situated about 21-km from Ooty. Some of the tourist attractions of this place are well-protected fenced sholas, Toda settlements, undisturbed grassy meadows and also a good wildlife habitat. The Pykara Dam, Pykara falls and the reservoir attracts many tourists. A boathouse with restaurant and a rest house are available at Pykara.

About 40-km from Ooty, is a beautiful peak called "Mukkurthi". The Mukkurthi National Park is located on the Southern corner of the Nilgiri Plateau. The Kollaribetta and Nilgiris Peak are other major peaks around. A number of little perennial streams flow between these peaks, which fall into Bhavani Puzha. Silent Vally is located on the Western side in the Western Ghat, which is a feast to the visitor's eye.