Stone House Area
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Popular places to visit
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.
Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
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.
Things to do
Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
Ooty Sightseeing and Toy Train Ride –UNESCO Railway One Day Tour
Stone House Area Hotel Deals
Oriental Grand
Ponmari Residency
This hotel is the perfect example of what it is not as being portrayed as! Photos look great, this place is a dump! Very dirty, spiders everywhere are hotel bed sheets still had hair from the previous guests take a look at the tub in the photo! Cost more money than this damn break chain with breakfast, ...
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The room was lovely.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Yes very good
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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 Feb 18, 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 Feb 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Stone House Area
Upper Bazar
If you're spending some time in Upper Bazar, Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Mani Vihar
While Mani Vihar might 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.
Fern Hill
If you're spending some time in Fern Hill, Lady Canning's Seat and Cairn Hill are top sights worth seeing.
Kandal
While visiting Kandal, you might make a stop by sights like Arranmore Palace and Government Museum.
