Doddabetta Peak
- It is the highest peak (2,623 m above MSL) in the Nilgiris, about 10 km from Ooty.
- It lies at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats and offers beautiful vistas of the Nilgiri Hill ranges./li>
- Slightly stunted, rhododendron trees, in the midst of thick coarse grass, flowering sub-alpine shrubs and herbs are common, even very near the peak.
- It is surrounded by dense sholas.
- One can have a panoramic view of the landscape through the TTDC telescope. TTDC restaurant caters the needs of tourists.
- The lofty hills of the Nilgiri range, the lovely green carpeted valleys are simply a treat to the eye.
- The Sunset is spectacular from this view point.
- It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit.
- The Chamundi Hills at Mysore can be viewed from the peak.
Other interesting features outside Ooty in Nilgiris will be followed in due course after few technical sharing . . .