Doddabetta PeakLocation: Doddabetta Road, Ooty, Tamil NaduPrice: ₹10 Entry FeeTiming: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PMBest Time to Visit: October to MayDoddabetta Peak, at a height of 2,637 metres (8,652 ft) above sea level, is the highest point of the Nilgiris and Ooty’s top tourist spot. The beautiful hill is draped with tea plantations and sholas across its slopes, lending a truly arresting look to it. From the top of Doddabetta, one can catch a panoramic view of the entire Nilgiris range and even glimpse parts of Karnataka and Kerala, given a clear view. One can reach near the summit by private vehicle and then make it up on foot (a hundred or two hundred metres approximately). Adventure buffs may choose to trek up to Doddabetta through the verdant shola forest. Located at the summit is the Telescope House that affords a clear view of the surrounding tea plantations and the different valleys through a high-powered telescope, which is made available by the Dept of Tourism, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu. Visitors can enjoy coffee and refreshments while taking in the breathtaking view. A hot-spot for nature lovers, trekkers and ornithologists, Doddabetta presents a serene, salubrious atmosphere. It’s a perfect haven for trekkers, for people who are keen on photography and for an informal, relaxing break far from the din of city life. It is a popular half-day destination given its location just 9 km away from Ooty and its convenient approachability.
