Title: Visit Ootacamund: Best of Ootacamund Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ootacamund](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund-Hotels.d892529814557257728.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ootacamund](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund-Vacation-Rentals.d892529814557257728.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Ootacamund Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ootacamund Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ootacamund ## Travel Guide ![Different shades of colors #nature #lifeatexpedia #valley #India #ooty #landscapephotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998067/c0f7ac66-d9ec-4272-8aa6-21003bf3c313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Different shades of colors #nature #lifeatexpedia #valley #India #ooty #landscapephotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998067/c0f7ac66-d9ec-4272-8aa6-21003bf3c313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the middle of no where..... #lifeatexpedia #nature #sky #water #ultrawide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222109/0526d24e-9c68-4cd1-b9a5-eea1b0358855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nature at it's best #lifeatexpedia #nature #waterfalls #India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222109/4c3b8c29-bb07-4e7b-aad2-9d2a882aff02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pine Forest #lifeatexpedia #nature #inthemiddleofnowhere #outdoors #India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/1f5ac3c2-2d4f-4ce3-9896-7b69f23b83ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ootacamund Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Ootacamund ![birds eye view of lush green valley of nilgiri mountains at coonoor hill station near ooty in tamilnadu, south india](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587119/659fe470-dc29-4148-a096-27a28e9c776b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fern Hill If you're spending some time in Fern Hill, Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Fern-Hill.dx553248635974587119) ![Beautiful Government botanical gardens in Ooty, Tamilnadu, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381931/d98a532a-7d07-4076-8eca-fc1c2abca849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stone House Area When in Stone House Area, you can plan a visit to Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Stone-House-Area.dx553248635976381931) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kandal While visiting Kandal, you might make a stop by sights like Arranmore Palace and Government Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Kandal.dx553248635976384410) ![A beautiful tea estates, a little down drive from pine forests. A little known places of ooty. #nature # travel # landscape # drive ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/85f509ee-d55a-4988-b3cf-d9793ab881cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Bazar If you're spending some time in Upper Bazar, Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund-Upper-Bazar.dx944719459241832448) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mani Vihar While Mani Vihar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ooty Lake and Mudumalai National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Mani-Vihar.dx553248635976397726) - Ootacamund Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ootacamund ![Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2807000/2806930/266c95b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group 123 Selbourne Road Ootacamund Tamil Nadu CA $113 CA $119 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ooty Rose Garden and Diyanamyam Mutt ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews) Staff- beyond excellent Room - well equipped Cleanliness- spotless Amenities - plenty Staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=2806930&PinnedHotelID=2806930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892529814557257728) ![Sterling Ooty Fern Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981100/981028/6c30dbf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sterling Ooty Fern Hill 73, Kungah House Road, Fern Hill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu CA $77 CA $81 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ... 6.8/10 (71 reviews) Yes very good Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=981028&PinnedHotelID=981028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892529814557257728) ![Sterling Ooty Elk Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4218400/4218323/7b941234_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sterling Ooty Elk Hill 25, Ramakrishna Mutt Road,Elkhill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu CA $73 CA $76 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Government Museum and Upper Bhavani Lake ... 7/10 Good! (52 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=4218323&PinnedHotelID=4218323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892529814557257728) [See all 446 properties in Ootacamund](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=892529814557257728) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lofty Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/119000000/118992200/118992185/19c07a24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lofty Stay Fern Hills Ooty Karnataka Stay at this villa in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial ... [](https://expedia.ca/Samudrapur-Hotels-LOFTY-STAY.h118992185.Hotel-Information) ![Shivv's heritage inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109430000/109426600/109426557/23a4b372_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shivv's heritage inn 154,155,Woodville, Church Hill Road Ootacamund TamilNadu Stay at this cottage in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Upper Bhavani Lake and Diyanamyam Mutt are located ... 2/10 (1 review) This was terrible experience lost my money, there were no toiletries, no phone in the room to connect with reception. Nobody was ever at the reception probably why they don’t give phone in room. Broken floor Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund-Hotels-Shivvs-Heritage-Inn.h109426557.Hotel-Information) ![Bon Sejour Ooty Hill View Resort & Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113090000/113080300/113080296/f48ef0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bon Sejour Ooty Hill View Resort & Hotel 108, Bon Sejour, Yantra Resort Cliff Top Ooty Tamil Nadu Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Raj Bhavan and Raj Bhawan are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Ootacamund-Hotels-Bon-Sejour-Ooty.h113080296.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ootacamund](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=892529814557257728&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ootacamund hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892529814557257728&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Ooty Lake which includes a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104768/fab32b8c-ac41-4735-8bba-6d299ada9cc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Lake 3/5(1 review) Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Botanical Gardens which includes a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104762/96d49df1-5fc0-4198-8099-a9e40e99144d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Government Botanical Gardens 5/5(1 review) At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species. [](https://expedia.ca/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ooty Rose Garden showing a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Rose Garden 4/5(1 review) Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Vacation-Attraction) ![Doddabetta Peak showing farmland and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185251/66375144-bfc1-4c14-bb4a-3ff01896e4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Doddabetta Peak Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range. [](https://expedia.ca/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.Vacation-Attraction) ![In the middle of no where..... #lifeatexpedia #nature #sky #water #ultrawide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222109/0526d24e-9c68-4cd1-b9a5-eea1b0358855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pykara Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pykara Lake during your travels in Pykara. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Pykara-Lake-Pykara.d553248621532737936.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104766/e3032d0b-637b-45fa-b8b9-d7e7a897952b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Stephen's Church One of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris region combines charming architecture and fabulous stained-glass windows in a mystical woodland setting. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Day Trip to Coonoor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475181/7aca0490-a129-49a6-a596-abd742513b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty) CA $166 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-coonoor-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-ooty.a3475181.activity-details) [See all activities in Ootacamund](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ootacamund.d892529814557257728.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ootacamund ![Ooty showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/54571f7c-446c-4fd7-b719-5fd427bfa8f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ooty ![Beautiful sightseeing place Needle Rock view point or suicide point. Hiking place covered with mist, natural forest and mountain landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343640/ed008a2a-292e-4eb1-bd73-8b7fcec8c4ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gudalur ![A few kilometers short of Bandipur National Park, if you are traveling from Mysore. Two splendid Gulmohar trees provided shade under which a seller of tender coconuts made a living. :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125194/79b54cbe-d9d6-4d93-a2ef-b28cc30d847d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gundlupet ![What a beautiful rainbow, from Light and Life Academy, ooty, over looking towards Connor Valley.. # nature # rainbow # travel # ooty # landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180591/450bfed7-4ac9-4c70-abe7-bc377a2a172b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lovedale - Cities near Ootacamund - Places of interest [Ooty](https://expedia.ca/Ooty.dx6234125)[Gudalur](https://expedia.ca/Gudalur.dx6343640)[Gundlupet](https://expedia.ca/Gundlupet.dx3000468161)[Lovedale](https://expedia.ca/Lovedale.dx553248635976385778) - [Ooty Lake ](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.Vacation-Attraction) - [Government Botanical Gardens ](https://expedia.ca/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ooty Rose Garden ](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Vacation-Attraction) - [Doddabetta Peak ](https://expedia.ca/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Stephen's Church ](https://expedia.ca/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bandipur National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Bandipur-National-Park-Karnataka.d6104878.Vacation-Attraction) - [Western Ghats ](https://expedia.ca/Western-Ghats-India.d553248635998143497.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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