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 ![Ootacamund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97375-Tamil-Nadu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ootacamund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97377-Tamil-Nadu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ooty showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97373-Tamil-Nadu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ooty showing farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97588-Ooty-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ooty showing forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97586-Ooty-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ootacamund Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Ootacamund ![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) ### 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/01e7e5d36bcc920082ab2586f5b79bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Bazar If you're spending some time in Upper Bazar, Upper Bhavani Lake and Mudumalai National Park 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) ### Kandal While visiting Kandal, you might make a stop by sights like Arranmore Palace and Government Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Kandal.dx553248635976384410) ![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) ### 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) ### 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 $119 CA $125 total Oct 30 - Oct 31 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (93 reviews) The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The room was lovely. Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F10%2F2025&endDate=31%2F10%2F2025&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 $79 CA $83 total Nov 22 - Nov 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War ... 6.8/10 (67 reviews) The services was pathetic. Most of the area was booked for private parties so we couldn't go anywhere. It was like staying in a hotel and not resort. Also, during checkout they took more amount from us. When I checked it, and asked for a refund, they said they have initiated the refund. But I never ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=981028&PinnedHotelID=981028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892529814557257728) ![Mango Hill Shola Ooty](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103870000/103861800/103861701/f0b0a508_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mango Hill Shola Ooty 437 to 474, Theetukal Road, Fernhill Palace, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu CA $85 CA $90 total Nov 3 - Nov 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arranmore Palace and Thread ... 6.6/10 (6 reviews) It’s an excellent new hotel and well maintained property. Courteous staff and immaculate house keeping. Food at Buffet breakfast and dinner is quite extensive and tasty. I wish the property were renting scooters to go to city and sight seeing. Auto or cab is the only mode of transportation. Majority ... 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[](https://expedia.ca/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ooty Lake which includes a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97598-Ooty-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Lake 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) ![Ooty Rose Garden showing a garden and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/98000/98488-Ooty-Rose-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Rose Garden 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97369-Tamil-Nadu.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) ![St. Stephen\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/98000/98094-St-Stephens-Church.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) ![Pykara Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/811788699f038e153aa547e5d79ec832.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) ### Things to do ![Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475173/c7871c35-7d8b-45b7-8ead-60017820c907.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour) CA $25 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/muesum-garden-tour-of-ooty-4-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3475173.activity-details) ![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 $213 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-coonoor-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-ooty.a3475181.activity-details) ![Ooty Food Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475170/cd8877a8-fecc-4581-8c1a-b5ae36d4fdf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour) CA $47 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/ooty-food-crawl-2-hours-guided-local-food-tasting-tour.a3475170.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/97000/97373-Tamil-Nadu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ooty [](https://expedia.ca/Ooty.dx6234125) ![Photo by Amruta Maske](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/148fb4fcb488363f8fc64aab04ae31bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gudalur [](https://expedia.ca/Gudalur.dx6343640) ![Photo by ‎‎Parth Panchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d574e39dfaa0a2808b71cb015cb0391c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gundlupet [](https://expedia.ca/Gundlupet.dx3000468161) ![Photo by Nithin CV ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/db08446938c7813d2328adb1065bfbb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lovedale [](https://expedia.ca/Lovedale.dx553248635976385778) - 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) - [Government Botanical Gardens](https://expedia.ca/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ooty Lake](https://expedia.ca/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.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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