Ooty · Sightseeing
Rose Garden, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Entry costs Rs.50/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 1.5 hours. The best time to visit is May – June, when the blooms peak.
Terraced across a hillside above the town, the Government Rose Garden holds one of the largest rose collections in India — thousands of varieties including rare green and black roses, laid out in beds that step down the slope.
Tip: The top of the garden gives the best view over the town — walk all the way up.
| Timings | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Best time to visit | May – June, when the blooms peak |
| Location | Garden Road, Bombay Castle, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643001 |
| How to reach | Vijayanagaram, Ooty |
| Contact number | 0423-2443867 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹50 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹30 |
| Still Camera | ₹50 |
| Video Camera | ₹200 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Rose Garden is generally open 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Rose Garden is around ₹50 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Rose Garden is May – June, when the blooms peak.
You would typically need about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore Rose Garden comfortably.
Vijayanagaram, Ooty. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Rose Garden is a popular stop on our Ooty tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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