Title: Visit Nilgiri Hills: Best of Nilgiri Hills Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Nilgiri Hills](https://expedia.com/Nilgiri-Hills-Hotels.d6053323.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nilgiri Hills](https://expedia.com/Nilgiri-Hills-Vacation-Rentals.d6053323.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nilgiri Hills](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nilgiri-Hills.d6053323.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Nilgiri Hills](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Nilgiri-Hills.d6053323.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nilgiri Hills Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Nilgiri-Hills.d6053323.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nilgiri Hills ## Travel Guide ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/3148096e-985a-4a87-be58-df7243d8f67b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view from a trail in the Upper Bhavani area of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216745/60b09140-c18c-409f-9076-30de03b0b282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nilgiri Hills Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6053323) ### Where to stay in Nilgiri Hills ![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.com/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.com/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.com/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 While Upper Bazar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mudumalai National Park and Ooty Rose Garden. [](https://expedia.com/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.com/Ooty-Mani-Vihar.dx553248635976397726) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Nilgiri-Hills.dx6053323.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Nilgiri Hills Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Nilgiri Hills ![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 $71 nightly $75 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Total with taxes and 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews) Excellent Staff ! Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=2806930&PinnedHotelID=2806930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053323) ![Sterling Ooty Elk Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4218400/4218323/4426800c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sterling Ooty Elk Hill 25, Ramakrishna Mutt Road,Elkhill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu $58 nightly $61 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and 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 Nilgiri Mountain ... 7/10 Good! (52 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=4218323&PinnedHotelID=4218323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053323) ![Sterling Ooty Fern Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981100/981028/a8d6939d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sterling Ooty Fern Hill 73, Kungah House Road, Fern Hill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu $61 nightly $64 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and 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 ... 7/10 Good! (74 reviews) Excellent location ambience and great staff Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=981028&PinnedHotelID=981028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053323) [See all 752 properties in Nilgiri Hills](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026®ionId=6053323) 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. ![Blessing holidays ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124690000/124688700/124688623/ca153288_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blessing holidays 4/88 Coonoor Rd Fun City Ooty TN Stay at this cottage in Ootacamund. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Ooty Rose Garden and Doddabetta Peak are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Ootacamund-Hotels-Blessing-Holidays.h124688623.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 Diyanamyam Mutt and Government Botanical Gardens are ... 6/10 (2 reviews) Location Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ootacamund-Hotels-Shivvs-Heritage-Inn.h109426557.Hotel-Information) ![Kanavu Valley View Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108875300/108875205/w1162h790x3y0-c585c763_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kanavu Valley View Resort 6/14A-6A, Kethi Medu, Ketty, Coonoor Tamil Nadu Stay at this villa in Coonoor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Nilgiri Hills hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053323&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%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 4/5(3 reviews) Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center. [](https://expedia.com/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Botanical Gardens featuring 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 4.5/5(3 reviews) At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species. [](https://expedia.com/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Doddabetta Peak featuring tranquil scenes and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185251/66375144-bfc1-4c14-bb4a-3ff01896e4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Doddabetta Peak 4/5(2 reviews) Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range. [](https://expedia.com/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ooty Rose Garden showing flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ooty Rose Garden 4.5/5(3 reviews) Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop. [](https://expedia.com/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.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.com/Pykara-Lake-Ootacamund.d553248621532737936.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Church showing flowers and a church or cathedral](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 5/5(1 review) One of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris region combines charming architecture and fabulous stained-glass windows in a mystical woodland setting. [](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Nilgiri Hills ![A tea and snacks stall at Coonoor Train Station...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180591/2273ee7a-1bfb-4978-b0af-ac3faeba99f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coonoor ![Vibhuti Malai Murugan temple in Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, India, Nilgiri hill biosphere reserve near Ooty, Bokkapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025843/dd198625-4352-469a-8e06-08b8f78dca68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Masinagudi ![The ancient JainTemple Builted on 13th Centuary, located in Sulthan Bathery city, Wayanad District, Kerala, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125896/a56f9634-e662-4eb0-83ed-8c5da673531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sulthan Bathery ![En route to Kotagiri from Coonoor...some breathtaking landscapes all along the way.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130441/0f322ca4-eadd-45d1-8439-6ad2ec198cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kotagiri - Cities near Nilgiri Hills - Places of interest [Coonoor](https://expedia.com/Coonoor.dx180591)[Masinagudi](https://expedia.com/Masinagudi.dx6025843)[Sulthan Bathery](https://expedia.com/Sulthan-Bathery.dx6125896)[Kotagiri](https://expedia.com/Kotagiri.dx6130441)[Mannarkkad](https://expedia.com/Mannarkkad.dx6136981)[Nilambur](https://expedia.com/Nilambur.dx6136982)[Mulligoor](https://expedia.com/Mulligoor.dx6216745)[Pykara](https://expedia.com/Pykara.dx6222109)[Ooty](https://expedia.com/Ooty.dx6234125)[Gudalur](https://expedia.com/Gudalur.dx6343640)[Mettupalayam](https://expedia.com/Mettupalayam.dx3000389176)[Sathyamangalam](https://expedia.com/Sathyamangalam.dx3000433262)[Devala](https://expedia.com/Devala.dx3000471740)[Cherambadi](https://expedia.com/Cherambadi.dx553248635146324717)[Ithalar](https://expedia.com/Ithalar.dx553248635924755234) - [Ooty Lake ](https://expedia.com/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.Vacation-Attraction) - [Government Botanical Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Government-Botanical-Gardens-Ootacamund.d6104762.Vacation-Attraction) - [Doddabetta Peak ](https://expedia.com/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ooty Rose Garden ](https://expedia.com/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wellington Gymkhana Club Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Wellington-Gymkhana-Club-Golf-Course-Coonoor.d553248621532737939.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mudumalai National Park ](https://expedia.com/Mudumalai-National-Park-Upper-Bazar.d553248621532737943.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pykara Lake ](https://expedia.com/Pykara-Lake-Ootacamund.d553248621532737936.Vacation-Attraction) - [Upper Bhavani Lake ](https://expedia.com/Upper-Bhavani-Lake-Kunda.d553248621562261170.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Stephen's Church ](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sim's Park ](https://expedia.com/Sims-Park-Coonoor.d6104760.Vacation-Attraction) - [Needle Rock View Point ](https://expedia.com/Needle-Rock-View-Point-Ootacamund.d553248621562260465.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pasteur Institute ](https://expedia.com/Pasteur-Institute-Coonoor.d553248621562261184.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church ](https://expedia.com/Kandal-Cross-Roman-Catholic-Church-Gudalur.d553248621562260464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Union Church ](https://expedia.com/Union-Church-Ootacamund.d553248621562261169.Vacation-Attraction) - [Longwood Shola ](https://expedia.com/Longwood-Shola-Kotagiri.d553248621532738275.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thread Garden ](https://expedia.com/Thread-Garden-Ootacamund.d553248621532737942.Vacation-Attraction) - [Muniswarar Temple ](https://expedia.com/Muniswarar-Temple-Ootacamund.d553248621562261179.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arranmore Palace ](https://expedia.com/Arranmore-Palace-Kandal.d553248621562261162.Vacation-Attraction) - [Raj Bhavan ](https://expedia.com/Raj-Bhavan-Ootacamund.d553248621562261181.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cairn Hill ](https://expedia.com/Cairn-Hill-Fern-Hill.d553248621562261163.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar ](https://expedia.com/Rangaswamy-Peak-And-Pillar-Kotagiri.d553248621532738278.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sri Mariamman Temple ](https://expedia.com/Sri-Mariamman-Temple-Fern-Hill.d553248621532737940.Vacation-Attraction) - [Diyanamyam Mutt ](https://expedia.com/Diyanamyam-Mutt-Ootacamund.d553248621562261180.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elk Falls ](https://expedia.com/Elk-Falls-Kotagiri.d553248621562261189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laws Falls ](https://expedia.com/Laws-Falls-Coonoor.d553248621562261183.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels 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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