Week End Trip – Ooty- First Day - Friday

After Break Fast (9.30 am to 1.30 pm)

Sims park - Coonoor

Sim’s Park is a 12-hectare park in Coonoor, which exhibits over 1000 species of
plants. The park is situated in a deep ravine on the Northern side of Coonoor Railway
Station at an elevation of 1768 to 1798 mts.

Dolphin Nose

Dolphin’s Nose around 10 km. away from Coonoor is an excellent viewpoint. It

encompasses the Catherine Falls. Lambs nose is another point on the way to
Dolphins Nose

Lamb's rock

Lamb's rock is an excellent picnic spot near Coonoor. It is a point on the way to
Dolphin's Nose. It was named after the man Captain Lamb who tried in earnest to
open a path to that particular point. With such a view, no wonder this man put forth
such a valiant effort to reach the point. The rock is a jagged cliff that drops down
several hundred feet to the lush jungle below. On the right hand is the Hulical ravine.
It is possible to see the Coonoor stream some 5000 feet below. This vantage point
also provides you with an excellent view of the Coimbatore plains.

24.08.2012, After Lunch (2.30 pm to 7.30)

Doddabetta Peak
The Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the
district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10kms from Ooty
so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing
pictures of the valley below. On a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far
off areas, even the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore.
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden is one of the best tourist attraction places which attract the tourist from all
over the world. This garden was laid out in 1847 by the Marquis of Twee dale and is spread
over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill at an elevation of 2,400 meters above Main
Sea Level. An explicit collection of flowering trees, beautiful shrubs, and rare colored lilies
are seen.
Ooty Lake
From just behind the central Bus Stand (also near the Railway station) the famous Ooty Lake
stretches, in an irregular 'L' shape, for about 2.75 kms in length and varying distances in
width(100m – 140m). For the curious, this lake was artificially formed by John Sullivan, the
founder of Ooty, in 1823-25 by damming the mountain streams flowing down Ooty valley.

Rose Garden
Rose Park is situated in the heart of Ooty town and it is located less than a km from Charring
Cross at Vijayanagaram, the rose garden is laid on 10 acres of land. This garden has been
beautifully laid out in terraces with rose tunnels, pergolas and bowers with rose creepers.

6.30 pm to 7.30 Shopping

 Week End Trip – Ooty- Second Day- Saturday

After Break Fast (9.30 am to 2.00 pm)

Pykara lake/ Pykara Boat House

The placid lake of Pykara, amid the lush green valleys is a lovely getaway from Ooty. Here, a
calm lake is surrounded by forests. There is a forest rest House at Pykara. A boat house by the
Pykara falls and Dam is added attractions to the tourists. The major attraction of this place is
the boathouse, with restaurant and a rest house to provide you with ultimate comfort. It is a
clean and scenic lake in between the hills. It is an isolated lake free from pollution and
maddening crowed . Boating is conducted here. You will get a wonderful experiences over
here.
Emerald Lake

Located at a distance of 25 km from ooty. A place that should not be missed. Emerald lake is
a wonderful lake in the upper plateau region of the Nilgiri hills. It is a part of the silent valley and
is beside the Red hill nature resort which is a best picnic place of the region. The site of the
lake is wonderful and one would definitely love being at that place. The chirping birds and
ducks and other swimming creatures add beauty to the place and the sun set and sun rise is
also spectacular here.
6th Mile (Shooting Spot)

Just 6miles from the Ooty city you can reach this spot. Its green & lengthy shooting spot which
is surrounded by forest. You can see this spot in most of Indian movies

9th Mile (Shooting Spot)

It takes 9miles from the Ooty city you can reach this spot. Its green & very lengthy shooting
spot which is surrounded by forest & mountains. This place is called as "Shooting Medu".
Very calm place and very good for picnics. Dont miss to take your family to Shooting medu.