Doddabetta Peak

Whether you are seeking an adventurous trip with friends or a leisure tour with family, the Doddabetta peak makes for a perfect holiday spot amidst majestic hills and misty clouds. The fourth highest peak of South India next to Anamudi, Mannamalai, and Meesapulimala, Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at an astonishing height of 2,637 meters or 8652 feet. Located at a distance of 10 km from Ooty, Doddabetta translates to “Big Mountain” where Dodda means Big and Betta means mountain

By Road: 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.

By Rail: 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, a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO. Tourists enjoy a fun-filled ride while traveling from this Toy Train.

Trek to Doddabetta: For enthusiastic trekkers who want to explore the rugged trail amidst grassy plains, misty clouds and dense forests, Doddabetta offers just that. If you are looking for some thrill and adventure, climb up the highest mountain and witness the spectacular view from the top of the peak.

Location: Doddabetta is located 9 km from Ooty in the Nilgiris District (Tamil Nadu).

Timings: The peak is open for visitors from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (All Days)

Entry Fee: 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.


Height: The highest mountain in the Nilgiri district, Doddabetta is at a height of 2,637 meters (8,652 feet).

Best Time: 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. Early morning is the best time to visit this incredible viewpoint to avoid the crow.

Trek Duration: The 2-mile ascent to Doddabetta Mountain will take around 1-2 hours.

Distance from Ooty City Centre: Doddabetta Peak is situated 9 km away from the Ooty City Centre.

1.Royal Cafe Ooty: Famous for its wholesome international cuisines and authentic Badaga tribe dishes, Royal Cafe Ooty will give you a colonial feeling because of its British architecture and royal service. Tourists come here to relish their home-style delicacies and create memories over a homely meal.
2.Cafe Coffee Bean: One of the quaint cafes located close to Doddabetta Peak, Cafe Coffee Bean attracts tourists for its traditional filter coffee made out of fresh coffee beans and sumptuous croissant sandwiches. It is a peaceful, homely coffee place where you can enjoy the scenic view of Nilgiri Hills.


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