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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeNominal entry; telescope charged
Best time to visitOctober to June (clear days for views)
From city centreAbout 9–10 km
LocationOoty, Tamil Nadu
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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