Doddabetta Peak - Highest Peak in the Nilgiri Mountains Tamil Nadu.

 

Doddabetta is the highest Peak in the Nilgiri Mountains Tamil Nadu. The term Doddabetta means Big Mountain in Badaga language. It is a combination of two words Dodda meaning big and Betta which means mountain. It is a popular tourist attraction and the junction of Western and Eastern Ghats and offer beautiful vistas of Nilgiri Hills range. There are 24 higher peaks in the Nilgiris and Doddabetta being the highest peak among them. There is a reserved forest area around the peak and is about 10 kms from Ooty bus stand.

 

 

The marvellous views of the extensive forests of Bandipur National Park and the open highlands of Mysore are best enjoyed from the summit. Tourists get immersed into the stunning beauty of nature from tall summit. Visitors get a bird’s eye view of Ooty from the peak. They can enjoy the best views peeping through the telescopes in the Telescope House. Being a flat summit travellers can sit and enjoy the relaxing ambience and nature’s grandeur. Tourists move up to the summit to enjoy the inspiring sunrise and sunset. Bird watching is another activity visitors get engaged in provided they reach the peak early morning. Owing to its majestic views it has been a favourite shooting spot for Indian movies as well.

 

 

Doddabetta is the wonderful trekking spot satiates the beauty of the peak and the trekking activity has been attracting several adventure seekers. Trek start from the main town of Ooty and choose from any of the several mesmerizing trekking trails. Being a perfect choice for trekking enthusiasts the level of trek is easy to medium. The total trek of 10 km is quite an easy trek that ends with a spectacular flattened surface at the top. You can also reach Doddabetta Peak by car or jeep but hiking the mountains will give you an unforgettable experience.

 

The pleasant weather of Ooty makes it favorable to visit all through the year. However, the best time to visit Doddabetta peak is from October to January.

 

The Doddabetta Peak is open for visitors from morning 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM in the evening. Doddabetta is open for visitors daily (All Days).

 

The entry ticket is INR 6 for adults and no ticket for children below 5 years. INR 10 for still camera and INR 50 for the video camera.

 

Doddabetta is located around 9 km from Ooty City Centre and 8 km from Ooty Bus Stand and is accessible by both bus and car. Ketti Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is located around 14 km from Doddabetta Peak. Another closest railway station from Ooty is Mettupalayam which is well-connected by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train. Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Doddabetta Peak.