Ootacamund

Udhagamandalam's Unmissable Heritage and Nature

Udhagamandalam, or Ooty, features a high-altitude landscape defined by its colonial history and the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway. This selection highlights the Government Botanical Garden's 19th-century origins and Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris. The town’s horticultural legacy is showcased in the extensive Rose Garden, while the Government Museum offers insight into tribal heritage. Historic religious sites like the Sacred Heart Church and the high-altitude Gymkhana Golf Course reflect the region's diverse cultural and sporting history.