Doddabetta Background

The Highest Peak of the Nilgiris

Doddabetta

Highest
Mountain In
The Nilgiri
Hills

A “Land of Tamil”, Tamil Nadu is situated in the South of India. Tamil Nadu has India’s own Queen of Hill Stations Ooty. Ooty is situated in Nilgiri hills. Nilgiri Hills is a host to many beautiful hill destinations.

Ooty had been the favourite location in Nilgiri of John Sullivan, besides Ooty, there stands a tall glory also has a meaning of Big Hill, Doddabetta. It is 9 km away from Ooty. Doddabetta is a famous tourist attraction in the south from all over India. Being the Highest point in Nilgiri, Dodda gives the full view of Ooty.

Doddabetta is situated on the Nilgiri ranges and stands at a height of 2637 metres. This peak gives you enchanting views of hills, clouds, plains, terrains, toy trains, lakes, and more — with views similar to Switzerland.

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Up above the world so high.

Beautiful Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas At Doddabetta Peak

The green hill rich in flora peak, Doddabetta is a home to many of the natural budding flowers. The peak is flourished with nature wonderful creation, blooming flowers. Doddabetta besides being the highest point is also famous for many of the blooming flowers. Hydrangeas flowers are one of those blooms. Beside Kurinji which blossoms once in twelve years, Hydrangeas also being in rich blue colour keeps the Doddabetta hills blue. The flowers blossom from spring to autumn. The flower has one non-flower bud surrounded by flowering petals. Hydrangeas are enhancing the look of Nilgiri Hills, serving a delight for many eyes.

Down below a way to Paradise

2,637 m

Elevation

2,256 m

Prominence

9 km

From Ooty

7am–6pm

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Trips People Take

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls

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Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake

An avalanche gave its name to this lake, Avalanche Lake lies first on the way to welcome you to Ooty with a great view....

Sim’s Park

Sim’s Park

An artificial park with natural trees and shrubs in coonor. Witness the whole nature at one place in a beautiful garden....

Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Garden of the Ooty will entice you and take you to the world of Alice. An enchanted world with flowers....

Rose Garden

Rose Garden

Beautiful Rose Garden is situated in Elk Hill in Vijyanagaram among famous places to visit in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The garden is situated at...

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

The lake justifies with the name Emerald. Situated like a gem in between Doddabetta Peak Ooty, the lake is a treasure to watch....