Venjaramoodu Valparai - Ootty
Venjaramoodu To Doddabetta Peak
Travel Distance 538km
Travel Time 8hrs
Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiris and is a wonderful trekking spot if you are an avid
trekker. When you reach the characteristic flat top of the Doddabetta what awaits you is a visual
treat of the surrounding Nilgiris. Being the highest peak you can get a bird s eye view of the
entire area and all that you see is green, green and more green. In the middle of all the green you
find the beautiful city of Ooty miniaturized by the grandeur of nature. If you want to get a better
look at the surroundings, not to worry, you have the Telescope House located on the top, which
houses 2 telescopes and through which you can get a better view of the surroundings.
Doddabetta Peak To Government Botanical Garden
Travel Distance 6km(544)
Travel Time 30mts
The Botanical Gardens in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu state, India was laid out in
1847. The Gardens, divided into several sections, cover an area of around 22 hectares, and lie on
the lower slopes of Doddabetta peak. The garden has a terraced layout. It is maintained by the
Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department.
The Gardens have around a thousand species, both exotic and indigenous, of plants, shrubs,
ferns, trees, herbal and bonsai plants. In the centre of the Gardens lie a fossilized tree trunk
estimated to be 20 million years old.
Government Botanical Garden To Stone House Area
Travel Distance 2km(546)
Travel Time 5mts
Stone House was the oldest first bungalow constructed in Ooty. was called Kal Bangala by the
tribals (Kal means stone in Tamiluild by John Sullivan.
As year passed today, it is the residence of the Principal of the Government Arts College, Ooty.
Wats interesting is, John Sullivan bought One Acre land for 1 rupees from the toda people on
this 1822.
Today, it is the official residence for the principal of the Government Arts College, Ooty.
Stone House Area To Udhagai Rose Garden
Travel Distance 2km(548)
Travel Time 10mts
Udhagai Rose Garden To Ooty Lake
Travel Distance 3km(551)
Travel Time 15mts
Ooty boat house also called as Ooty lake, 1 km distance from Ooty busstand, opened by the
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. Boating is the prime attraction at the lake.
The boat house offers boating facilities with Paddle boats, Row boats, and Motor boats. It also
features a garden, a mini train and an amusement park. Ooty lake is an artificial lake constructed
by John Sullivan, in 1824.
Ooty Lake To Chocolate Museum
Travel Distance 4km(555)
Travel Time 20mts
The museum contains the models describing the preparation of chocolates. Everyone will be
given with wafer stick dipped in molten chocolate at the end. Varieties of chocolates are being
exhibited and sold here
Chocolate Museum To Pykara, Sholur
Travel Distance 18km(573)
Travel Time 1hr
Pykara is the name of a village and river located 19 km from Ooty in the Indian State of Tamil
Nadu. A boat house on the Pykara reservoir is an added attraction for tourists. Pykara boats of
well protected fenced shoals. There is a restaurant and motor boats(20 minutes ride) and speed
boats(10 minutes ride) are available. Pykara waterfalls flows through Murkurti, Pykara and Glen
Morgan dams. There is a forest rest house in Pykara and also the scenic beauty of this place is
extraordinary
Pykara, Sholur To Needle Rock View Point
Travel Distance 20km(593)
Travel Time 1.15hrs
One of the most amazing places to get a 360 degree view of the Nilgiris, Needle Rock is much
more than just a viewpoint. Leagues apart from a usual sunrise and sunset point, it's a gorgeous
place, with the drive from Ooty being a major draw to come all the way up till here.
This marvelous tourist attraction derives its name from a cone-shaped rock which is one of the
main features of this area. It is a good place to visit in Ooty for tourists, offering them
breathtaking views of grasslands and valley of the Nilgiris. The beautiful landscapes that tourists
travelling to Ooty view from this spot make them forget all the worries of a hectic life. Another
memorable view that visitors can truly enjoy is the sunset which is clearly visible from this spot.
Needle Rock View Point To Mudumalai National Park
Travel Distance 13km(606)
Travel Time 50mts
Van Safari - Morning: 06.30 AM to 09.00 AM, Evening: 03.30 PM to 06.00 PM,
Elephant Safari - Morning: 07.00 AM to 08.30 AM,Evening: 03.30 PM to 05.00 PM
Entrance Fees : No Fees
Camera Fees : Still camera Rs 50/- , Video Rs 250
Things to do : Forest Safari Ride, Animal Spotting, Bird Watching
Other Fees : Van Safari: Rs.45 per person, for half an hour round trip, Maximum 25 people per
Van
Elephant Safari:Rs.100 per person, Maximum 4 people per elephant. private jeep safari ride
depends on bargaining.
Mudumalai National Park also a declared Tiger Reserve is the first wildlife sanctuary in southern
India. It was established in the year 1940 and it covers about 60 kilometers. Now the area is
extended upto 321 kilometers. Gray langur and the bonnet macaque are both living in the park.
But you can also see fauna such as tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, dholes, sloth bears, Asian
elephants, and Golden Jackals. It is also home to different species of birds.Crested hawk-eagle,
the crested serpent eagle, the Malabar Trojan, and the Malabar grey hornbill are some of them.
The Moyar River and Nilgiri River flow through the reserve.The sanctuary received its name
from the word Mudumalai which means situated on the first hill. It is sorrounded by the
tropical evergreen forest, shrub and swamp, moist teak forest, moist mixed deciduous, dry teak
forest and secondary grassland. It is one of the main tourist destination spot.
Gudalur Nilambur Perinthalmanna- Thrissur Ernakulam Venjaramoodu
Travel Distance 424km
Travel Time 14hrs
