Emerald Lake & Dam
One of the scenic highlights around Ithalar, with calm reservoir views and the green Nilgiri landscape surrounding the water. It is especially suited to a relaxed nature stop and photography.
Make Ooty Cottages your base for slow mornings, scenic drives and memorable days in the Nilgiris.
One of the scenic highlights around Ithalar, with calm reservoir views and the green Nilgiri landscape surrounding the water. It is especially suited to a relaxed nature stop and photography.
Avalanche lies beyond Emerald Lake and is known for its forested landscape, reservoir and expansive valley views. The Nilgiris district describes it as a destination surrounded by undisturbed forest and rich birdlife.
Spread across 55 acres, the historic Botanical Gardens feature lawns, rare trees, flowering plants, ferns and orchids. It is a classic Ooty stop for an easy walk among greenery.
At 2,623 metres above sea level, Doddabetta is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu. The viewpoint offers broad Nilgiri panoramas, and the Telescope House is an additional attraction.
Explore the rolling tea landscapes that define the Nilgiris. Around Ooty, tea plantations create some of the region’s most recognizable scenery and make a beautiful backdrop for a slow scenic drive.