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# Nilgiri Hills

## Travel Guide

![Nilgiri Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/85f509ee-d55a-4988-b3cf-d9793ab881cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nilgiri Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180591/450bfed7-4ac9-4c70-abe7-bc377a2a172b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nilgiri Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234125/3148096e-985a-4a87-be58-df7243d8f67b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nilgiri Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216745/60b09140-c18c-409f-9076-30de03b0b282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nilgiri Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216745/b4334b27-9f9e-4497-a2db-8769239df91c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Nilgiri Hills

Where to stay

Things to do

### 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)

![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)

![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)

![Upper Bazar](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. 

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- 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)

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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group

123 Selbourne Road Ootacamund Tamil Nadu

$78 nightly

$82 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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

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![Sterling Ooty Elk Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4218400/4218323/4426800c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill

25, Ramakrishna Mutt Road,Elkhill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu

$62 nightly

$65 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

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

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![Sterling Ooty Fern Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981100/981028/a8d6939d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sterling Ooty Fern Hill

73, Kungah House Road, Fern Hill Ootacamund Tamil Nadu

$49 nightly

$52 total

Apr 15 - Apr 16

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

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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.

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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.

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![Shivv's heritage inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109430000/109426600/109426557/23a4b372_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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

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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. Popular attractions Doddabetta Peak and Ooty Rose Garden are located ...

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### Popular places to visit

![Ooty Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104768/fab32b8c-ac41-4735-8bba-6d299ada9cc6.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.com/Ooty-Lake-Ootacamund.d6104768.Vacation-Attraction)

![Government Botanical Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104762/96d49df1-5fc0-4198-8099-a9e40e99144d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Government Botanical Gardens

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)

![Ooty Rose Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.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.com/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Vacation-Attraction)

![Doddabetta Peak](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.com/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.Vacation-Attraction)

![Pykara Lake](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](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.com/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Nilgiri Hills

![Coonoor](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

![Kotagiri](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)
- [Ooty Rose Garden ](https://expedia.com/Ooty-Rose-Garden-Ootacamund.d6185258.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Doddabetta Peak ](https://expedia.com/Doddabetta-Peak-Ootacamund.d6185251.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)
- [Upper Bhavani Lake ](https://expedia.com/Upper-Bhavani-Lake-Kunda.d553248621562261170.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pasteur Institute ](https://expedia.com/Pasteur-Institute-Coonoor.d553248621562261184.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pykara Lake ](https://expedia.com/Pykara-Lake-Ootacamund.d553248621532737936.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sim's Park ](https://expedia.com/Sims-Park-Coonoor.d6104760.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Stephen's Church ](https://expedia.com/St-Stephens-Church-Ootacamund.d6104766.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Union Church ](https://expedia.com/Union-Church-Ootacamund.d553248621562261169.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Needle Rock View Point ](https://expedia.com/Needle-Rock-View-Point-Ootacamund.d553248621562260465.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cairn Hill ](https://expedia.com/Cairn-Hill-Fern-Hill.d553248621562261163.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church ](https://expedia.com/Kandal-Cross-Roman-Catholic-Church-Gudalur.d553248621562260464.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arranmore Palace ](https://expedia.com/Arranmore-Palace-Kandal.d553248621562261162.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Thread Garden ](https://expedia.com/Thread-Garden-Ootacamund.d553248621532737942.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Raj Bhavan ](https://expedia.com/Raj-Bhavan-Ootacamund.d553248621562261181.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Muniswarar Temple ](https://expedia.com/Muniswarar-Temple-Ootacamund.d553248621562261179.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sri Mariamman Temple ](https://expedia.com/Sri-Mariamman-Temple-Fern-Hill.d553248621532737940.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Longwood Shola ](https://expedia.com/Longwood-Shola-Kotagiri.d553248621532738275.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Second World War Memorial Pillar ](https://expedia.com/Second-World-War-Memorial-Pillar-Fern-Hill.d553248621562261165.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Diyanamyam Mutt ](https://expedia.com/Diyanamyam-Mutt-Ootacamund.d553248621562261180.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Elk Falls ](https://expedia.com/Elk-Falls-Kotagiri.d553248621562261189.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar ](https://expedia.com/Rangaswamy-Peak-And-Pillar-Kotagiri.d553248621532738278.Vacation-Attraction)

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