Upper Bazar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Bazar
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.
Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.
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.
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)
Our pick of the best Upper Bazar Hotel Deals
Maison de Zen
Excellent property and amazing service from the staff. So hospitable and warm!
Reviewed on 13 June 2025
Hotel Blue Bird
Its just ok
Reviewed on 10 May 2022
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
I felt compelled to write this because our stay at this hotel was genuinely the best we’ve ever experienced. The hospitality was exceptional—every staff member, from security to the reception and restaurant teams, greeted us with a smile and went out of their way to make us feel completely at home. ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Yes very good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
SPACE4 RESORT
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Disappointed with the facilities inside the room. For the price charged for the room stay per night it was bad facilities. Bed was sagging, sofas were super sagging. Room service was not good. Not worth a stay for the value of my money.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Bazar
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.
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.
Fern Hill
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat.
Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.
