Mani Vihar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mani Vihar
Popular places to visit
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 Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.
Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.
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.
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.
Activities
Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
Our pick of the best Mani Vihar Hotel Deals
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The room was lovely.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
The services was pathetic. Most of the area was booked for private parties so we couldn't go anywhere. It was like staying in a hotel and not resort. Also, during checkout they took more amount from us. When I checked it, and asked for a refund, they said they have initiated the refund. But I never ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024
Mango Hill Shola Ooty
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
WelcomHeritage Ayatana Ooty
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
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
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
Aara Jungle Resort
Nature at its best
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mani Vihar
Upper Bazar
While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Bhavani Lake and Mudumalai National Park.
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.
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.
