Stone House Area Travel Guide
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Visit Stone House Area
Popular places to visit
Ooty Lake
Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.
Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.
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.
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)
Top hotels in Stone House Area
Hotel Glanton Manor
Oriental Grand
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
"It was clean but food wad not good and staff was very slow"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
"Scope for the improvement on cleanliness and maintain quality of food consistently. Location of property excellent. Staff is good."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
WelcomHeritage Ayatana Ooty
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Where to stay in Stone House Area
Fern Hill
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Canning's Seat and Cairn Hill.
Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Bazar
Though Upper Bazar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mudumalai National Park and Ooty Rose Garden.
Mani Vihar
While Mani Vihar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ooty Lake and Mudumalai National Park.
