Ooty · Sightseeing
Doddabetta Peak, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Entry costs Rs.30/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours. The best time to visit is April – June and September – November.
At 2,637 metres, Doddabetta is the highest point in the Nilgiris and the classic Ooty viewpoint — a telescope house at the summit looks out across the ranges and, when the air is clear, down to the plains of Coimbatore.
Tip: Go early — by late morning cloud usually closes in and the view disappears.
| Timings | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 to 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – November |
| Location | Doddabetta Road, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643002 |
| How to reach | ~10 km from Ooty town |
| Contact number | 0423-2443977 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹30 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹10 |
| Still Camera | ₹50 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Doddabetta Peak is generally open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Doddabetta Peak is around ₹30 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Doddabetta Peak is April – June and September – November.
You would typically need about 1 to 2 hours to explore Doddabetta Peak comfortably.
~10 km from Ooty town. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Doddabetta Peak 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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