Know before you go
About Doddabetta Peak
Doddabetta, at around 2,637 m, is the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills and offers sweeping views over Ooty and the surrounding ranges. A telescope house at the summit lets visitors take in distant vistas on clear days. The short drive up through shola forest is scenic in itself.
Getting there
How to Reach Doddabetta Peak
Roughly 10 km from Ooty by road; taxis available.
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