Sight seeing and Things to do in Ootacamund(ooty)

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2008 1 Contributors

One of the favorite summer resorts of the British, who discovered this picturesque hill station in the early 1800’s, Ooty nestled in the Nilgiri hills- one of the oldest hill ranges in India still exudes every bit of its colonial charm even today in its Library, the St.Stephen's Church and cemetery, colonial buildings etc.

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Things to do: History and Culture

Cantonment

Rated #4 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Visit the local Army cantonment - the Madras Regimental Center and the DSSC (Defense Services Staff College).

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Nilgiri Toy Train

Rated #2 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Traverse through the countryside as you hitch a ride on board the Nilgiris toy train as it moves from Ooty to Mettupalayam, at the foot of the Nilgiris at a speed of 10.4 km per hour covering the 46 k... More

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Fernhill Palace

Rated #8 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Now a luxury heritage hotel, the Fernhill Palace resembling a Swiss Chalet was once the erstwhile summer residence of the Maharaja of Mysore.

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Things to do: Adventure, Nature and Outdoor Sports

Tea Plantations

Rated #2 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Visit a tea plantation and if possible a tea factory.

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Golf

Rated #5 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Catch a round of golf at the Gymkhana Golf course. Membership or Introduction is required

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Trout Fishing

Rated #1 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Try your hands at some adventure sports viz. trout fishing at the Avalanche and Sandinalla lakes (prior permission from the Fisheries Department required); para gliding from the Kalhatty Ghats and han... More

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Things to do: Shopping and other things to do

Shopping In Ooty

Rated #1 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Shop for Nilgiri tea, aromatic oils, handmade chocolates, spices, Toda embroideries and lots more.

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Things to do: Fairs, Festivals & Events

Festivals In Ooty

Rated #2 out of 22 attractions in Ootacamund(ooty)

Participate in one of the many fairs and carnivals that take place throughout the year- the Tea & Tourism Festival in Nilgiris in November, the Taipoosam in the Elk Hill Murugan Temple and the Bookkap... More

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