Surrounded by mountains and covered by lovely flowers around, Avalanche Lake Ooty is a tourist spot away from the bustling traffic. Avalanche Lake Ooty makes the perfect setting for a family, adventure package.

If you are wondering how the lake landed with such a name, it is a misnomer because it was formed by a huge landslide and not an avalanche. You find large varieties of flowers, like magnolias and rhododendrons blooming on all sides of the lake. The waterfalls rushing down the nearby mountains further add to the beauty of this already alluring landscape.

Avalanche Lake is one of the finest attractions in Ooty and receives equal love from adventure seekers, nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. The activities offered, along with the adorable views, sets up Avalanche Lake Ooty as the perfect getaway for families and solo travellers alike.

If you are interested in spending the night there stargazing, take a tent with you as you have provisions for pitching tents there.

Surrounded by eucalyptus trees and dollops of green bushes along the shores, Ooty Lake is an artificially constructed lake with picturesque natural surroundings. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Ooty.

Originally constructed for the purpose of fishing, the lake has become all but an important tourist landmark in Ooty. An evening cycling around the lake (cycles are available for rent), or a quiet morning with your beloved by your side and the lake in front is enough to bring calm to yourself. Originally extending a much larger area, Ooty Lake has shrunk in size over the years giving way to other structures like the race course.

The main attractions you find surrounding the lake are the boat races and boat pageantry organized as a part of the Summer Festival in Ooty. The lake also has a boat house attached to it which makes boating one of the prime attractions of the lake throughout the year. You also find a lot of shops selling local items like eucalyptus oils and shawls at competitive prices around the lake.

The collector of Coimbatore laid its foundation in 1824, and as of today, it’s a fun and lively place for kids and adults alike. At the boat house in the premises, you can either pay for motor boat rides or hire a paddle boat or rowing boat as per your convenience. And the adjacent amusement park makes sure that kids don’t leave the place heavy-hearted.

With the mountain railway running through one of its banks, the Ooty lake is among the most beautiful and picturesque lakes that you will come across in South India. And with greenery all around, it’s a must-visit place to experience and appreciate the beauty of Ooty.

Encompassed by enchanting tea plantations, endless lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere, the Emerald Dam is a beautiful lake where you can spend a perfect day overlooking the magnificent views. It is one of the topmost spots to enjoy the scenic sunrise and sunset in Ooty!

Located in the upper region of Nilgiri district, the Emerald Dam boasts of an exotic species of ducks and other aquatic animals. Here you can dance to the tune of chirping birds, enjoy a variety of flora and fauna or feed the fishes belonging to different families. There is also a park on the right side for the entertainment of kids.

Tourists from every corner of the world prefer visiting this place at least once a year – to treat their eyes with idyllic surroundings from dawn to dusk – an experience that is worth remembering for a lifetime. It is a great place for couples to get away from the overcrowded areas and probably a favourite picnic spot for families to have a fun-filled time with their children.

Spread over an area of 55 acres the Government Botanical Gardens are undoubtedly one of the most sort after tourist attractions in Ooty. No tourist will leave Ooty without a visit to the well organized, well maintained botanical gardens. Maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu, the present day Botanical Gardens is divided into 5 sections.

They are the Lower Garden, which has the fern house which harbors one hundred and twenty seven species of ferns, the Lower Garden, which contains the rose garden, a lot of natural floral carpets and natural ponds, the Italian Garden, laid down by Italian Prisoners of War from the First World War, the Conservatory, which has lots of groups of flowering plants and the Nurseries, which contains a series of glass houses which contains innumerable varieties of exotic plants. The Flower show held as a part of the Summer Festival in Ooty is a must see if you happen to visit Ooty during that time.

How many places do you actually come across where you have a park exclusively for the deer? Well you have one in Ooty. Located right in the town about a kilometer away from the Ooty Lake, Ooty Deer Park is one of the most easily accessible locations in Ooty. After a casual stroll by the lake you can gear up bigger adventures and get the excitement on, by a visit to the deer park. This place is like a “demo” version for what is in store for you as you go for some real sightseeing.

The park hosts a variety of flora and fauna and despite the name; deer is not the only animal you find here. You find a variety of different species of deer like the Sambhar and the Chithal. The park also houses hares and rabbits and a wide variety of birds. The flowers and the trees that grow inside, add beauty to the surroundings. The park is well maintained and the animals are well taken care of. You have a lot of places to hang out nearby the Ooty Deer Park. There are a couple of Ooty hotels and Ooty restaurants and also some Ooty resorts nearby. Ooty Deer Park is one of those places which can be visited round the year and always comes as a consolation if you are unable to visit the more exotic places during the monsoon. It is definitely worth your time, to just drop by and visit the Ooty Dear Park.

The chilly weather and adequate monsoon makes it possible for the flowers to have a long flowering season. The Rose Garden is thronged by thousands of tourists year after year. Definitely one of the “must see” places in Ooty, it was initially started to commemorate the centenary Flower Show at the Botanical Gardens. Maintained by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the garden is arranged into five curving terraces covering four hectares. If you are a photography enthusiast, the place is a visual treat with the flowers arranged in different forms and shapes to capture your imagination.

The first look at the garden gives you the impression that a lot of pain and hard work has gone behind the development of the garden, as it has roses bought all the way from different parts of the world. You even find very rare exotic roses and also roses having strange colors like black and green. The setting sun and the multitude of roses around you make a perfect setting for a romantic evening with your beloved. Don’t miss the chance is all that we can say.

The marvellous views of the sweeping forests of Bandipur National Park and the open highlands of Mysore are best enjoyed from the summit. Tourists get immersed into the stunning beauty of the fascinating natural wonders encircling the incredible tall summit.

The unrivalled beauty of the countryside appeals every visitor. With breathtaking views of the highlands of Mysore and Coimbatore plains it allures travellers.

Travellers come from various places to admire and appreciate the spectacular vistas from the highest summit of the district. One of the notable peaks that proffers unbeatable views of the majestic countryside and the Nilgiris provides ample opportunities for photography.

Significantly the summit being flat travellers can sit and enjoy the relaxing ambience and nature’s grandeur. Tourists move up to the summit to enjoy the inspiring sunrise and sunset. Bird watching is another activity visitors get engaged in provided they reach the peak early morning. Owing to its majestic views it has been a favourite shooting spot for Indian movies as well.

Kalahatti Waterfalls Ooty are one of those places, where you feel that God is an architect. With the majestic back drop of the Ghats the waterfalls are a sight to see. Located at about 15 kilometers from Ooty, the waterfalls can be reached after a two mile trek from the Kalahatti village. It is fabled that Saint Agastya used to live in these parts during his time. You find a wide variety of flora and fauna surrounding the waterfalls. This makes the place an ideal setting for bird watching. The more adventurous ones can venture deeper into the forest and try to explore the unknown.

Another top “must see” place; in the never ending list of such places in Ooty is Kamraj Sagar dam. Also known as the Sandynallah Reservoir, it is a favorite for the tourists and a wonderful picnic spot. An ideal place to go and chill with your family, it is often frequented by a lot of bird watchers, to get a glimpse of the different species of birds that come to the reservoir for water and also food in the form of fish. There are many different varieties of fish in the reservoir. But mainly found types of fish are the trouts.

The Kamraj Sagar dam is also often visited by nature study groups because of the different variety of flora and fauna that you find here and that too, up close. The place has emerged as one of the favorite picnic spots even for the local people. But please don’t go there if you are planning to spend a quiet evening with your family. This place is one of the most frequented places by the tourists due to the ease of accessibility of the place from Ooty. Nevertheless the place is good to visit especially during the winter season, when the mist settles on the top of the water, with the mountains and forests in the back drop. Additionally the chirping of birds from inside the forest makes a perfect mystic setting which you will definitely enjoy. In short, the Kamraj Sagar dam is one of those places, without which your journey will definitely be incomplete.

The Mudumalai National Park, one of the first forest ranges to be declared as a National Park is located in the Nilgiri district in the border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The park is located in the Ooty-Mysore route and can be entered from both Ooty and Mysore. The National park was recently declared a Tiger Reserve with a population of about 50 tigers.

Mudumalai National Park is one of the most critical ecological systems in the country, with Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park to the north and the Wayand wildlife sanctuary to the south and between them they house more than 500 species of animals, birds, reptiles and even more species of insects. Needless to say the place is breathtaking and captivating for anyone who appreciates nature.

As you ride through the forests you are bound to see elephants roaming freely in the wilderness and different types of deer for starters. As you move deeper into the jungle, if luck favors you, you will see many endangered species of birds and animals.

High on the list of endangered birds are the vultures. Monkeys like the Grey Langurs are common in the forest. You also find varieties of snakes like the Great Indian Rock Python, Spectacled Cobra, Pit Viper and so on.