What to do and see in The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

September 27, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in The Nilgiris District, India including Annamalai Murugan Temple, Kodanad View Point, Upper Bhavani Lake, Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar, Sanctuary Avalanche, Cairn Hill, Needle Rock View Point, Avalanche Lake, Tranquilitea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas, Elk Hill Murugan Temple.
Restaurants in The Nilgiris District

1. Annamalai Murugan Temple

Kil Kundha Post, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 643219 India +91 423 250 9353
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Annamalai Murugan Temple

2. Kodanad View Point

Kodanadu Nilgiris, Kotagiri India
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Kodanad View Point

Reviewed By Divu94 - Kotagiri, India

Worth the time Awesome place the every one should visit Drive was so great And the views through the journey to kodanad was refreshing and mind-blowing

3. Upper Bhavani Lake

Snowdown Road Ooty Commercial Roadd Ooty, Garden Road Ooty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 643001 India
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4.5 based on 343 reviews

Upper Bhavani Lake

Reviewed By sanjayvora45 - Ahmedabad, India

The lake is one of the best as far as I have heard among ooty tourist places. We started early from ooty to reach avalanche lake which is around 18-20 kms from Ooty main centre. But luck is not with us, as we are on the way, we had been informed that forest department has closed the road leading to the lake due to landslide. So we retuned without seeing the marvelous lake. I have some of the basic information which might helpful : To explore upper bhavani lake one has to reach around 9 or 9.30 AM at the gate of forest office as rush of tourist increases afterward. Tourist has to park their vehicle there and buy entry ticket to board the forest deptt. bus. Bus tour takes around 2 hours and three point covered are cauliflower forest, Bhavani Amman Temple and Upper Bhavani Lake.

4. Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar

The Nilgiris, Kotagiri India
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar

Reviewed By DrValliappan - Coimbatore, India

Rangasamy Peak and Toda Temple and on the way to Kodanad View Point and many miss these without a local guide. Entry is not permitted into Toda Temple (even though a model, it is considered a sacred place by locals).

5. Sanctuary Avalanche

Nilgiri hills, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Sanctuary Avalanche

6. Cairn Hill

Avalanche Road 3 Km From Ooty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Cairn Hill

Reviewed By Sathish_sgs - Perungalathur, India

If you want to enjoy a peaceful location, please visit this place. Small museum and hanging bridge are there to enjoy. This place is very near to city, but very calm and serene. Walking in the trails giving the feel of forest atmosphere. Had a nice tea in the canteen

7. Needle Rock View Point

Gudalur India +91 75984 87515
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Needle Rock View Point

Reviewed By DreamerDisha - Bengaluru, India

Worth a stop and the small trek. Quite romantic. Offers 360 degree view of the place. Go there and sit for a while to meditate.

8. Avalanche Lake

Avalance, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
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4.5 based on 477 reviews

Avalanche Lake

Reviewed By rashmimilan - Bengaluru, India

Bored by the usual crowded tourist spots of Ooty, this time we enquired with our tour operator to take us to a not much visited place away from the hustling-bustling crowd. He suggested us Avalanche. We decided not to Google and find any detailed information as we wanted to experience it all fresh. And was quite surprised that we were not disappointed at all. The Jeep drive from the pick-up spot to Avalanche was so exciting through scenic forests and valleys with a stop-over in between by a small stream overlooking a beautiful temple which stood a top of a valley. We were suggested to drink the water directly that was oozing out from a point of small rock which they believed was the starting point of a river which converged into the valley to become the massive river. Avalanche - absolutely no words. A heaven on earth. With wild yellow and pink flowers strewn across the valley. I almost dropped my plan of visiting Valley of Flowers in the Himachal for a moment. The century old pine trees added to a perfect bollywood scenic destination. Must-visit if you want to cherish your trip to Ooty.

9. Tranquilitea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas

101 Grays Hill, Coonoor 643101 India +91 94438 41572 [email protected] http://www.tranquilitea.in/tea-tasting-in-coonoor-and-ooty
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Tranquilitea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas

At Tranquilitea, we offer a gourmet tea tasting experience where guests get to experience the world of specialty teas with the myriad colours, flavours and aromas that the finest Nilgiri teas have to offer. The experience takes place within our tea estate in Coonoor where guests get to experience the journey of tea from plant to cup. Following the tea tasting, our guests are also welcome to take a walk in our tea estate and try their hand at a bit of tea plucking if they choose to. You can also join us for our high tea experience following the tea tasting if you choose to. The entire tea tasting experience takes about an hour and do note that we conduct our tea tasting experiences as well as our high tea experiences purely by reservation only so please do call, email or visit our website to book a slot.

Reviewed By Joannajessicav

A must do in Coonoor! The host was fantastic, friendly and very knowledgeable. The place was truly tranquil and the tea tasting was a perfectly curated experience. Highly recommend booking in for a tea tasting session!

10. Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Elk Hill, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 643001 India +91 94430 46763
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Reviewed By VRAMESH - Chennai (Madras), India

Elk Hill Murugan Temple situated on Elk Hill around 3 km from Ooty bus terminus. This is a temple dedicated to Lord Murgan, the revered warrior god. The temple name is Sri Baladandayuthapani temple Thaipusam is a famous tamil religious festival that is celebrated in January–February to honour Lord Murugan. Kavadi Attam with dance performed by the devotees is the highlight of this event conducted at the Elk Hill Murugan Temple. 40 feet statue of Lord Muruga constructed and placed in standing posture outside this temple in open space, which almost replica of Batu caves, Malaysia Ooty is home to some magnificent temple architecture Must visit place. Temple timings 8.00 am to 5.00pm

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