Ooty Tourism – Natural Wonders To Visit in Tamil Nadu’s Ooty

The pride of the Western Ghats, South India’s gorgeous hill stations, won’t be complete without mention of Ooty Tourism. Between its natural marvels and historical (colonial era) remnants, some of the best places to visit in Ooty are aplenty.

If you want to learn how to reach Ooty, a good guidebook, even locals, will help point you in the right direction. The best time to visit Ooty, aka “Udhagamandalam,” is during April to June and September to November. These are also peak tourist seasons, so plan your trip accordingly.

Below are a handful of memorable things to do in Ooty, or see rather. Each location was handpicked for its sheer tourist value.

1. Ooty Botanical Gardens

Enjoying prime location near the just-as-famous Doddabetta Peak, this gorgeous space is absolutely worth visiting.

• Ooty Tourism genuinely owes a large portion of its worth to these gardens, which attract travelers from far and wide
• It covers 22 hectares and stands near the Tamil Nadu city of Coimbatore
• Year-round beauty awaits you herein, from florals to greenery. You will find orchids, flowers, ferns, and more inside
• The gardens have been immensely popular for nearly 160 years and counting
• The Toda mund, or Toda hill, is yet another attraction within the gardens. It showcases the tribal life of the Todas, who has called the Nilgiris home for quite some time

2. Avalanche Lake

Mere 22 km. from Ooty proper is a lake that simply needs to be seen to be appreciated.

• From photographers and nature lovers to romantic couples and families, everyone has been influenced and inspired by the lake’s enchantment
• The landscape surrounding the lake is in itself a thing of beauty; lush and flowery
• An 1823 landslide inspired the lake’s name, in fact, that very landslide led to the natural creation of the lake itself  
• From trout fishing, rafting, horse riding, and mountain trekking, to open-jeep drives and rappelling, adventure awaits nearly every type of tourist

3. Kalhatti Falls

Situated in Bellikal, this bird watcher’s paradise is a stunning addition to the Ooty Tourism roster.

• One of the best things to do in Ooty is to pay a visit to these falls, which come highly recommended by Ooty resorts like Club Mahindra
• From sightseeing endemic birdlife to appreciating panoramic views of the entire valley in which it is nestled, the Falls truly redefine the words ‘natural wonder’.
• If you’re lucky, you can see elephants come to drink of this potent freshwater source in the region
• It is a great place for long walks and casual exploration
• Kalhatti Falls is one of the best places to visit in Ooty and can be found south of Tamil Nadu’s Sigur Plateau
• At the height of 400 feet, the Falls are sure to take your breath away
• Imagine having a picnic admiring these Falls. You can always order takeout at recommended restaurants in Ooty like Earl’s Secret, Angaara, Hyderabad Biriyani House, Cliff Top, Thalassery, and Le Café

The Falls have long enjoyed status as a symbol