Doddabetta Peak
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Osprey Traveler
14 contributions
Mar 2023
It is great to get up high and see the area. There were big crowds on a Monday 9am in March. There are lots of shops and eateries at the top of the mountain. We were hoping for a pastoral, hiking trip and found a thriving commercial venture on top of a mountain. We wanted to be in nature and were disappointed.
Written 20 March 2023
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Nitin A
Hyderabad, India36 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Good place to visit with nice eateries, street food, clean toilets, 100 meter walking to be done to reach the place. Place shows various view points from the peak using telescope. Telescopes were closed due to maintenance when we visited. This peak is one of the highest peaks in South India so must visit.Do carry a jacket for kids as it gets a bit cold.
Written 15 March 2023
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iaintay
London, UK16 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had planned to ‘trek’ the 3 km from Doddabetta Junction however trekking is currently forbidden due to tigers having caused 3 recent fatalities - fair enough. By then you are a captive market for overpriced return jeep journeys to the summit (600INR in our case). In hindsight the trekking path appears to be the road to the summit and would have been a very unpleasant hike so maybe the jeep option, overpriced that it was, was not so bad? The summit itself is a parking area with tacky gift & snack stalls - the viewing platform building costs a further 10 INR p/p. Nevertheless the views are pretty good in all directions and the place provides an authentic local tourism experience.
Written 7 March 2023
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Akshita
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
I feel bad when a beautiful part of nature is heavily commercialised. It might have become accessible in the process but it’s beauty has been ruined. Underwhelming experience.
Written 5 March 2023
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Shoeb Ali
Bangalore District, India57 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Cleanliness was seen all over the place. parking is ample (I was there during off season). do try out the local snacks available near parking. do remember that there is a walk of about half a kilometre from parking to view point. did find an share auto plying for the distance.
Written 26 December 2022
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Diane D
Pima, AZ872 contributions
Nov 2022
First of all, we had intended to walk the road up to the peak but that is not permitted due to safety issues, ie. narrow road and fast drivers. So plan on hiring a driver at the bottom of the road known as Doddabetta Junction. We arranged for him to drop us off then pick us up three hours later to allow plenty of time for exploration.
There are great vista from the mountain. We did not walk the whole way up to the viewing platform as there was a charge for that and we were mainly there for birding.
There are many vendors in the outdoor market along the sidewalk leading from the parking area to the mountaintop. They were selling a variety of things from fresh fruits and grains to cheap toys for kids. It was sad that all the waste and litter from this market was just being dumped over the edge of the hill. The parking area was especially nasty with lots of litter even though plastic is supposedly banned but there must not be any enforcement on site.
Doddabetta Peak was our destination for one or two specific birds we wanted to see and we got great views of one of them. Three hours was the perfect amount of time to allow for visiting the area.
There are great vista from the mountain. We did not walk the whole way up to the viewing platform as there was a charge for that and we were mainly there for birding.
There are many vendors in the outdoor market along the sidewalk leading from the parking area to the mountaintop. They were selling a variety of things from fresh fruits and grains to cheap toys for kids. It was sad that all the waste and litter from this market was just being dumped over the edge of the hill. The parking area was especially nasty with lots of litter even though plastic is supposedly banned but there must not be any enforcement on site.
Doddabetta Peak was our destination for one or two specific birds we wanted to see and we got great views of one of them. Three hours was the perfect amount of time to allow for visiting the area.
Written 4 December 2022
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Pankaj Arsekar
Pune, India139 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
One of the peak points in ooty where you can see lot of tea gardens and one side Connor. Totally worth a visit. Ensure that you remember the way in and coming out as the parking places and exits are different
Written 8 November 2022
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Raman G
Noida, India269 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
On a hill top. Has very good views of the valleys over a 180 degree view. But very crowded. Not clean. The shops leading to the view point spoil the place. Not clean at all.
It has an elevated view point. The telescopes I am sure are permanently out of order. This elevated point is filthy and as expected over crowded to take photos. Good views of valley are available on the steps to this elevated platform, and as expected everyone stands on these steps for photo sessions and blocks the way up and down and also the view. ( we also did it ). I though guess, everyone will definitely visit this place.
The major attraction would have been the walkways down the hillside.....but these are all closed and out of bounds.
Also only go if you are sure there is no fog and mist. Otherwise there will be no view of the valleys.
It has an elevated view point. The telescopes I am sure are permanently out of order. This elevated point is filthy and as expected over crowded to take photos. Good views of valley are available on the steps to this elevated platform, and as expected everyone stands on these steps for photo sessions and blocks the way up and down and also the view. ( we also did it ). I though guess, everyone will definitely visit this place.
The major attraction would have been the walkways down the hillside.....but these are all closed and out of bounds.
Also only go if you are sure there is no fog and mist. Otherwise there will be no view of the valleys.
Written 7 November 2022
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Reghu N
Payyanur, India197 contributions
Oct 2022
Doddabetta is the highest Peak in the Tamil Nadu and is about 10 km from Ooty bus stand. The name Doddabetta literally means 'Big mountain' in the Badugu Language, which is so in reality. It is at the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats and offer beautiful vistas of Nilgiri Hills range.
The entry ticket fee is Rs.10 per person and it is about 7/10 minutes walking/climbing steps from the parking place. There is plenty of roadside shops through out the way and some time big crowd there blocking the easy entry to the park.
Other than the Peak view (Telescope house), nothing much to see/explore there, except a nice garden around. Anyway, no doubt It is a popular tourist attraction in Ooty.
The entry ticket fee is Rs.10 per person and it is about 7/10 minutes walking/climbing steps from the parking place. There is plenty of roadside shops through out the way and some time big crowd there blocking the easy entry to the park.
Other than the Peak view (Telescope house), nothing much to see/explore there, except a nice garden around. Anyway, no doubt It is a popular tourist attraction in Ooty.
Written 1 November 2022
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Manaswini Sujatha Shyam
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Doddabetta Peak is the highest point in the Nilgiri range of mountains. If you're looking for captivating views of Ooty and the misty mountains, Doddabetta Peak is the right place for you to head to.
Replete with souvenir shops and street food stalls, a visit to Doddabetta Peak will not fail to impress you.
Replete with souvenir shops and street food stalls, a visit to Doddabetta Peak will not fail to impress you.
Written 6 October 2022
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Can i take my own car and drive from mysore to ooty? Is so what are the requirements? Is it suggested?
puchka
Bengaluru, India1,763 contributions
Yes. No requirements whatsoever. Fill your tank as there are no petrol bunks once you enter Bandipur forest till you reach Ooty.
How to travel from city center? Also, how is the public transport to visit nearby places in ooty
KINISJ
Bengaluru, India106 contributions
to visit doddabetta there are public transport. but dont rely on those because they might drop you 2-3 km away from the peak.
take an auto or you have to enquire with your hotel.
Is there so much to walk
Payal C
Pune, India35 contributions
If you drive it the parking lot there's nothing much to walk. You won't even notice how much you have walked when you will see the view
can we go to doddabetta by bus
Narayana Murthy K
Vijayawada, India8 contributions
Yes.. I found Mini buses.. it is more comfortable in car than bus as roads are curvy and narrow.
Arun Kumar B
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India3 contributions
Can I visit this peak via my own car ? Someone was mentioning roads not being nice. If no, what is the alternate way to visit this peak?
Balasubramanian S
Chennai (Madras), India54 contributions
The difficulty is only in the rainy season or during winters when there is lot of mist and clouds making the road invisible though u can move on with fog lights.I was born and brought up there in Coonoor there are other beautiful places in and around ooty like the wen-lock downs, gymkhana club in coonoor-- lambs rock and dolphins nose view points. There is a hill you can see on the left hand side very prominently when you climb the road up from Mettupalayam to coonoor called as PAKASURAN MALAI where supposedly Tipu Sultan had a tunnel built underground from mysore to escape the Britishers. Ask me more about Nilgiris will be happy to reply ...
ManikGH
Kalyani, India51 contributions
How is this place connected through public transport? Are there any eateries nearby to have lunch?
spsunderraj
Chennai (Madras), India102 contributions
There is public transport but you have to get down at particular place and take a jeep. As this place is on steep hill. As far food is concern there is no good hotel.
How many sights did they show in full day?
And at what rate?
Mukund D
22 contributions
Doddabetta Peak is an Individual sight. It depends on you How much time you covers for the sightseeing and roaming around.
Also maximum 4-5 sights can be covered in a day with complete enjoyment.
The rate chart differs according to vehicles and how many person.
FarahG
Kolkata (Calcutta), India13 contributions
what does the taxi charge ?
agnelthevar
Mumbai, India44 contributions
Only for Doddabetta Peak, it would be costly for u..
Doddabetta Peak (Ooty (Udhagamandalam)) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- We recommend booking Doddabetta Peak tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 Doddabetta Peak tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Doddabetta Peak:
- (1.59 km) Sherlock Hotel
- (1.71 km) Accord Highland Hotel Ooty
- (1.44 km) Delightz Inn
- (1.81 km) Sinclairs Retreat Ooty
- (2.89 km) Vinayaga Inn by Poppys
- Restaurants near Doddabetta Peak:
- (3.85 km) Le Cafe
- (4.29 km) Ascot Multi Cuisine Restaurant at Ooty
- (3.85 km) The Periodic Table
- (4.53 km) Earl's Secret
- (2.96 km) The Culinarium
- Attractions near Doddabetta Peak:
- (3.85 km) Amble with Anne
- (3.20 km) Upper Bhavani Lake
- (1.93 km) Tea Museum
- (3.23 km) Government Botanical Garden
- (2.31 km) Ketti Valley View