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.

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.

Doddabetta Peak
Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.

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
Staff- beyond excellent Room - well equipped Cleanliness- spotless Amenities - plenty Staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Serai Bandipur
Great location
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

Relax In Homestay

Hotel Silver Oak
There was no hot water no drinking water no AC very bad
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024
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 Second World War Memorial Pillar.

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.

