{"id":663,"date":"2021-11-19T05:44:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T05:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cottagesinooty.co.in\/blog\/?p=663"},"modified":"2026-01-19T06:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T06:23:35","slug":"top-seven-must-visit-places-in-ooty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cottagesinooty.co.in\/blog\/2021\/11\/19\/top-seven-must-visit-places-in-ooty\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Seven Must Visit Places in Ooty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ooty is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it is also\nknown as Udhagamandalam. It is one of the most visited places in India. It is a\npopular tourist destination and the town is surrounded by many hills, which\noffer a good view of Ooty. Ooty is located at an altitude of 2,240 metres, and\nthe town is known for its pleasant climate and scenic beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Ooty Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ooty Lake is one of place of interest for tourists visiting\nOoty. The lake is surrounded by crescent-shaped garden and the boating\nfacilities are available on the lake. The Ooty Lake is spread across 24 acres\nand the maximum depth of the lake is 23 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;2) Doddabetta Peak:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doddabetta is the highest peak in Ooty at an altitude of\n2,623 meters. The crescent-shaped Doddabetta peak is a popular destination for\ntrekkers. A small cairn, which marks the summit of the Doddabetta peak is\ncaptivating and an awe-inspiring experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;3) Ooty Botanical Garden:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ooty Botanical garden is also popularly known as Garden\nof the Sleeping Giants it is spread across an area of around 900 hectares. This\ngarden has more than 94 species of plants that are found in the misty mountain\nregion of South India. The different species of plants are arranged in\nsystematic order and some are useful to make cottons, dyes, essential oils and\nmedicines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;4) Coonoor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coonoor is situated at an altitude of 1,929 meters. The\nhills surrounding Coonoor are covered with cedar trees, which gives it a lush\ngreen look. It is the second largest town of Ooty and it is a popular stopover\nfor tourists on their way to Ooty. The town offers some magnificent views of\nthe Nilgiri hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;5) Lamb&#8217;s Rock:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamb&#8217;s rock is situated at an altitude of 2,097 metres,\nwhich is above sea level. Lamb&#8217;s Rock is a popular picnic spot surrounded by\ncedar trees and the view of the valley from the top of Lamb&#8217;s Rock is\nincredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;6) Dolphin&#8217;s Nose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolphin&#8217;s nose is a 1,473-meter hill situated near Ketti and\nit is located around 32 km from Ooty. The Dolphin&#8217;s Nose offers a panoramic\nview of the valley and it is also known as Ketti Anai and it is a popular\ntrekking destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;7) Avalanche:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avalanche, which is at an altitude of 2,342 metres is a\npopular mountain peak located near Ketti. One of the most interesting features\nof Avalanche is that this peak offers some breath-taking views of the valley in\nthe morning. It is also known as Pillar Rock, famous for rock climbing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ooty is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it is also known as Udhagamandalam. It is one of the most visited places in India. It is a popular tourist destination and the town is surrounded by many hills, which offer a good view of Ooty. 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