Kandal Travel Guide
Ootacamund
Popular places to visit
Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
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.
Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.
Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.
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)
Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)
Top hotels in Kandal
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Treebo Skydale Inn & Suites With Mountain View
Maintance is not so good All the rest is good
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2023
Villa Euphoria
Good
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Treebo Skydale Premium Suites, 1500 Mtrs From Ooty Lake
Clean room. Staff behavior is good.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Baron
The room was in good condition. There were no instructions to order room service, get drinking water. No Toothpaste in the room and none available for purchase.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Serenity Suites
The stay is good luxurious experience for a budget price. The staff is very supportive as well. I would recommend this stay to everyone. It is very close to the city centre as well
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kandal
Mani Vihar
While Mani Vihar may 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
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Second World War Memorial Pillar.
Upper Bazar
Though Upper Bazar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mudumalai National Park and Ooty Rose Garden.
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.
