Explore Ooty's 7 Magnificient Places with escape2explore

Often, you’ve heard people planning or wishing to go to Ooty for once in their lifetime. And why not; the city rumbles for its beautiful sightseeing places, extravagantly peaceful lifestyle, cultural freedom, shopping hubs, and breathtaking view of the fantastic Nilgiri Hills.

Let me guess – you already include this hill station for your next weekend's outdoor trip. But wait a minute! We will give you glimpses of Ooty that could make your itinerary solid. Here are seven unique places to visit around Ooty:

Botanical Gardens

Located in the foothills of Dodabetta Peak, Ooty Botanical Gardens showcases the ounce of a colorful paradise with 650 species of flowers and trees. The garden was designed by William Graham Mclvor in 1847 and has been maintained since then by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department. Earlier, it was established for the research, study, development, and promotion of various floras around the Nilgiri Hills. But later, it was opened to the public as a park.

Over 22 hectares of land, Ooty Botanical Gardens have welcomed and introduced everyone to exotic and indigenous plants, shrubs, ferns, trees, herbal and bonsai plants. Just remember one thing – Plucking is frowned upon here!

Pykara Falls

In the monsoon season, the uniquely joint streams drop to rock bottom, generating a rainy splash and a sound that can make your neighbors inaudible for a few minutes; Pykara Falls should always be on any nature lover’s Not-to-Miss-Visiting list.

The fall is formed on Pykara dam with a downstream fall of around 55 and 61 meters. The majestic view of the waterfall is so hypnotic that you may forget everything!

Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Formed in 1940, Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most attractive wildlife sanctuaries in South India, with the most diverse species of animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,140 meters on Ooty-Mysore road.

Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur National Park, and Rajiv Gandhi National Park. The sanctuary is an abode to several endangered species like elephants, tigers, Gaur, Leopard, Deer, Wild dogs, White-rumped vultures, long-billed vultures, Red crests, Mynas, Parakeets, and Owls.

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is one of those places where anyone would like to build a dream house. The Blue Waters Lake is near Emerald Village, surrounded by green meadows and dense forest. It is called a mini paradise for various birds who may wander in the splendid view of the slopes of Nilgiris.

Apart from being a tremendous bird-watching spot for photographers and researchers, Emerald Lake paints a beautiful picture at sunrise and sunset points. You can also walk around the tea estates for an aromatic time.

Wax World Museum

In March 2007, Ooty became famous for establishing India’s first wax museum. The Wax World Museum is one of its kind in architectural and artistic value. The place carefully kept some exquisite wax statues of influential people of free India, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Mother Teresa, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Conceptualized by Shreeji Bhaskaran, the museum also presents the Indian lifestyle, like an Indian village with a man farming and making pottery in wax replicas.

Raj Bhavan

One of the finest mansions of British time, Raj Bhavan represents the royalty and grandeur of the 19th century. The cream-colored building was built in 1877 on the instruction of the Duke of Birmingham, the governor of Madras. He often comes to spend his summer in this mansion.

Visiting this mansion could allow history lovers to discover many facts and truths about India.

Kotagiri

If you like to roam across tea estates, coffee plantations, and green meadows, then Kotagiri Trek would be your best destination. Located just 29 km from Ooty, the place is at a height of 1,793 meters near Nilgiris.

The trekking destinations have different routes and go for various regions like Kodanad, Catherine Falls, Longwood Shola, Elk Falls, Rangaswamy Peak, and many more, covering lush greenery, significant landscapes, forests, high peaks, falls, and meadows.

Now that you have a little idea of some unique places to see in Ooty, you can jump right into your travel book to open or create some thrilling traveling chapter of your life. Hope you have an excellent time!

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