Fern Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
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.
Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.
Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.
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.
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.
Activities
Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
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Other neighbourhoods around Fern Hill
Mani Vihar
While Mani Vihar may 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.
Upper Bazar
Though Upper Bazar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mudumalai National Park and Ooty Rose Garden.
Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Stone House Area
Stone House Area might not have many top sights, but Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
