Stone House Area Travel Guide
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Visit Stone House Area
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 Stone House Area
Hotel Glanton Manor
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 28 Jun 2023
Oriental Grand
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Staff- beyond excellent Room - well equipped Cleanliness- spotless Amenities - plenty Staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Yes very good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stone House Area
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.
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.
Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.
