Ooty · Sightseeing
St. Stephen’s Church, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On sundays The church opens around 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for Holy Mass. Entry costs Free for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 45 mins to 1 hour. The best time to visit is Year-round.
The oldest church in the Nilgiris, consecrated in 1831, built with teak beams carried up from Tipu Sultan’s palace at Srirangapatna. Its stained glass, gothic arches and old colonial cemetery make it a quiet, atmospheric stop.
Tip: Walk through the cemetery behind the church — the headstones tell the story of the hill station’s founding.
| Timings | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On sundays The church opens around 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for Holy Mass. |
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| Time required | 45 mins to 1 hour |
| Best time to visit | Year-round |
| Location | Club Road, Near District Collector's Office, Upper Bazar, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643001 |
| How to reach | Near Ooty town centre, on the Mysore road |
| Contact number | 0423-2442006 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
St. Stephen’s Church is generally open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On sundays The church opens around 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for Holy Mass.. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for St. Stephen’s Church is around Free for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit St. Stephen’s Church is Year-round.
You would typically need about 45 mins to 1 hour to explore St. Stephen’s Church comfortably.
Near Ooty town centre, on the Mysore road. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. St. Stephen’s Church 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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