Doddabetta Peak
தொட்டபெட்டா
At 2,637 meters, Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. A telescope tower on the summit overlooks Ooty and the tea-covered valleys.
Doddabetta lies about 9 km east of Ooty. You can drive almost to the summit, then walk the last few minutes. The summit has a telescope observation tower, and on clear days you can see Ooty town, Coonoor and the plains of Karnataka. The top is windy and cold, so bring a jacket. Entry and parking fees are both low. Mountain roads get congested in peak season, so aim to arrive before 9 a.m. You can combine the visit with the Tea Museum at the foot of the mountain.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tea Factory & Tea Museum, Ooty
- Ketti Valley View Point
- Government Rose Garden, Ooty
- Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
- St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Ooty Lake
- Highfield Tea Estate, Coonoor