Explore the lush greenery at one of the oldest botanical gardens in India. See a variety of exotic plants, trees, and flowers such as the monkey puzzle tree and the flower clock.
Learn about the unique culture and lifestyle of the indigenous tribes of Ooty. View traditional handicrafts, artefacts and tools. The onsite museum also showcases the traditional clothing and jewelry worn by the tribes.
Explore a wide collection of tribal arts, sculpted figures of birds and animals, weapons used during historic wars in India, and a depiction of the arts and crafts from medieval India here at the Government Museum.
Visit one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris, built in 1830. Step inside and see the beautiful stained-glass paintings and architecture. The church also has a cemetry alongside the church where a few of the British residents from the time of East India Company are burried.
Visit the Needle Industries located at Doddabetta Peak to see the factory process of handpicked teas in the Nilgiris. In the factory, workers use an age-old factory process that includes hand-rolling teas of different grades. The Doddabetta Peak is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills and a great place to witness a panoramic view of the valley.
Take a jeep safari tour at Mukurthi National Park and experience the untouched beauty of Ooty's wildlife. You will be able to spot various species of animals and birds including the Indian elephant, barking deer, and black Nilgiri langur. Alternatively, take a peaceful boat ride on Pykara Lake while enjoying the serene surroundings and the scenic waterfall that feeds it.
If you have more than 6 days in Ooty, you can consider visiting some of the towns nearby like Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Gudalur. Kotagiri is known for its stunning tea gardens, and Gudalur is famous for its tribes.
If you have less than 6 days to spend in Ooty, you can consider skipping the Needle Industries and Mukurthi National Park tours, or consolidating both into a full-day tour of Doddabetta Peak.