Mani Vihar Travel Guide
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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)
Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Top hotels in Mani Vihar
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
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 18 Feb 2025
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
Gem Park Ooty
Having travelled around India on business staying at Marriott priced clean, modern hotels for between £50 and £70 a night I decided to lavish myself with a mountain top luxury resort as I was in Ooty after traveling upon the train At £170 a night I was hoping for something really rather splendid ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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
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.
