15 Amazing Things To Do In Ooty for Nature & Adventure Lovers in 2021

Not only is the Nilgiri Mountain Railway century old but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A ride on the train is only going to give you a glimpse of the lovely mountain range and postcard-worthy sites. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Nilgiri mountains and the diverse flora and fauna that the locale has to offer.

The Botanical Garden in Ooty is famed for its 55 hectares sprawled meadow of flowers and trees. As the garden plays home to over 650 species of flowers and trees, the anthologist in you would be thrilled by the place's beauty.

Located 1550 meters above sea level, Dolphin's Nose offers a Birdseye view of the green Nilgiris, aesthetically pleasing tea plantations and Catherine Falls. Plus, it plays the part of being a good background for a selfie!

The minute you set foot on Ooty, you will be thronged by cabbies and tour guides, telling you about the famed Doddabetta peak. Known to be the highest peak in the Nilgiris, you can imagine the view would be just as fabulous as the hype goes. In fact, the Telescope house will actually leave you in a daze as you marvel at the green paradise.

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The Nilgiri mountains have quite a few lakes to add more tranquillity and serenity to the ambiance. Pykara lake is one of them that you would totally enjoy. Pack some lunch and take your family to the lake for a nice quaint picnic.

Interestingly, the Tea museum at Ooty supports some interesting adventure sports such as ziplining, rappelling, rock climbing, valley crossing and more. You can find these activities right outside the museum.

Masinagudi is just 20 km away from Ooty so you can always plan for a nice camping expedition. The place is touted to be quite the spot if nature is what you wish to be close to. This could be one of the adventure activities to do around Ooty and be one with nature.

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Although entering the Upper Bhavani lake areas is going to be a tad bit tough since you'll need some department vehicles to take you around. But if you do manage to get around it, you will be grateful of the magic mother nature can bestow upon a mere human's eyes and soul. The serenity and quiet ambiance of the place will leave you elated.

One of the fun things to do in Ooty is to simple rent a cycle and ride around the city. The hill station has some really cool spots that you can visit without having to follow a specific route. In fact, this could be your opportunity to explore the space more and find some lovely locales and even make friends!

For the adventure junkies who want the thrills of river rafting but the peace of fishing, the Avalanche lake is your ideal spot. Located close to the Emerald dam, the lake is one of the best places to be in Ooty as it has a plethora of cool activities that one can engage in. Plus, it will all be in the midst of nature which only makes it more exciting.

Waterfalls to mountains are like butter to bread, they belong together! The Catherina Waterfalls is one of the best places in Ooty for folks who like to go for hiking and trekking. While it is a tough trek and many don't manage to reach the foot of this pristine waterfall, the hike offers some impeccable sights and backgrounds that is picture-perfect.

The surreal beauty and serenity of the sparkling Emerald lake certainly personifies to be a jewel of the hill station. The areas surrounding the Emerald lake is ideal for a family picnic, a nature's expedition and of course, to enjoy all the experiences that come with adventure activities in Ooty.

Not many have an eye or a knack for birdwatching. However, if you have a keen interest in ornithology and carry a binocular with you at all times, birdwatching is one of the things you can do in Ooty. The lush greens of Ooty inhabits a plethora of bird species that won't just give you the calming effect with their chirping but will also play perfect portraits for pictures.

If you are an avid-reader and can devour books like you can your food, the huge Higginbotham’s book store in Ooty will definitely make you a happy person. The book collection in this shop is as good as the abundance of flora and fauna that Ooty has!

Ever wanted to take a stroll amid a dense pine forest like they do in the movies? Wondered what it would be like or what you would witness while you casually walk around the forest? Well, your trip to Ooty can make thatv thought a reality! Exploring the pine forest could be quite the travel itinerary that would complete your Ooty wanderlust.

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