Mani Vihar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mani Vihar
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.

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.

Ooty Rose Garden
Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.

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.
Activities

Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
Our pick of the best Mani Vihar Hotel Deals

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member ITC Hotels' Group
I felt compelled to write this because our stay at this hotel was genuinely the best we’ve ever experienced. The hospitality was exceptional—every staff member, from security to the reception and restaurant teams, greeted us with a smile and went out of their way to make us feel completely at home. ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Yes very good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

SPACE4 RESORT
On the day of visit, the hotel staff told that there was no such booking confirmed from there end and there is no such agreement between this online site Hotels.com. At that time, even no support staff available at your end. Very very disappointed experience.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Disappointed with the facilities inside the room. For the price charged for the room stay per night it was bad facilities. Bed was sagging, sofas were super sagging. Room service was not good. Not worth a stay for the value of my money.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Mango Hill Shola Ooty
It’s an excellent new hotel and well maintained property. Courteous staff and immaculate house keeping. Food at Buffet breakfast and dinner is quite extensive and tasty. I wish the property were renting scooters to go to city and sight seeing. Auto or cab is the only mode of transportation. Majority ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

WelcomHeritage Ayatana Ooty
Very serene and beautiful property. Very modern. Excellent service. One of a kind property nestled in the middle of tea estates. Loved their hot infinite pool room.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mani Vihar

Upper Bazar
While visiting Upper Bazar, you might make a stop by sights like Mudumalai National Park and Upper Bhavani Lake.

Fern Hill
While visiting Fern Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cairn Hill and Lady Canning's Seat.

Kandal
If you're spending some time in Kandal, Arranmore Palace and Government Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Stone House Area
Stone House Area might not have many top sights, but Government Botanical Gardens and Ooty Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
