Mani Vihar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Botanical Gardens showing a park as well as a small group of people

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.

Government Botanical Gardens
Doddabetta Peak featuring farmland and tranquil scenes

Doddabetta Peak

Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.

Doddabetta Peak
Ooty Lake featuring kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people

Ooty Lake

Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.

Ooty Lake
Ooty Rose Garden which includes a garden and flowers

Ooty Rose Garden

Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.

Ooty Rose Garden
Pykara Lake

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.

Pykara Lake
St. Stephen\'s Church showing a church or cathedral and flowers

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.

St. Stephen's Church

Activities

Day Trip to Coonoor

Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)

AU$199
per traveller
Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
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Our pick of the best Mani Vihar Hotel Deals

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
4 out of 5
123 Selbourne Road, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$196 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Ootacamund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Muniswarar Temple and Ooty Rose Garden ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"Very cozy property."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions
Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions
5 out of 5
Ootacamund 77 Sylks Road, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$316 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Government Museum and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
Lovely historic hotel
"We enjoyed our stay at this historic hotel. We were upgraded to a suite which was nice. The breakfast and restaurant were good and staff were keen to help. If I had a criticism it is that service can at times be slow despite there being lots of staff around."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions
Aara Jungle Resort
Aara Jungle Resort
3 out of 5
918/2c Anaikatti,Tholampalayam Main Road, Mettupalayam, TN
The price is AU$115 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mettupalayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
Aara Jungle Resort
Ayatana Ooty
Ayatana Ooty
3 out of 5
Muttinadu Village, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$413 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$413
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Coonoor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sri Mariamman Temple and Cairn ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Very serene and beautiful property. Very modern. Excellent service. One of a kind property nestled in the middle of tea estates. Loved their hot infinite pool room."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Ayatana Ooty
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 out of 5
25, Ramakrishna Mutt Road,Elkhill, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$229 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Government Museum and Upper Bhavani Lake ...
6.8/10 (50 reviews)
"Good food, friendly staff. B-wing of the hotel is very old. You have to change elevators and walk long corridors to access this side."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Mango Hill Shola Ooty
Mango Hill Shola Ooty
3 out of 5
437 to 474, Theetukal Road, Fernhill Palace, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ootacamund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arranmore Palace and Thread ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"It’s an excellent new hotel and well maintained property. Courteous staff and immaculate house keeping. Food at Buffet breakfast and dinner is quite extensive and tasty. I wish the property were renting scooters to go to city and sight seeing. Auto or cab is the only mode of transportation. Majority ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Mani Vihar

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Upper Bazar

While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake.

Upper Bazar
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Fern Hill

While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat.

Fern Hill
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Kandal

If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Kandal
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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.

Stone House Area

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