Visited by close to 2 million tourists per year, the garden is one of the major attractions of Srirangapatna. It is spread across an area of 60 acres . The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains, Ficus trees, foliage plants such as Duranta plumaria and Euphorbia and flowering plants like Celosia, Marigold and bougainvillea. There is also a lake within the garden with boating facilities available for visitors.

Pykara Dam built on Pykara River amidst dense forest is a beautiful destination offering breathtaking scenery. This is the best place to relax and admire the beauty of nature. The dam is near the main Ooty. It was declared as a heritage plant in 1997, triggered the establishment of more hydro-electric power stations in the state.

Patronised for centuries by Mysore rulers, Chamundeshwari Temple is located atop the Chamundi Hills.Named after goddess Chamundi, the Chamundeshwari Temple sits atop the main hill. The main hill itself features an ancient stone stairway of 1,008 steps leading to its summit.

Ambavilas Palace otherwise known as the Mysore Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore. Mysore Palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India, after the Taj Mahal, with more than 6 million annual visitors. The architectural style of domes of the palace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, with blends of the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic styles. It is a three-story stone structure with marble domes, and has a 145-foot five-story tower.

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Sprawled over an area of 22 hectares, the garden is divided into several sections that are trimmed beautifully to present an endearing sight. Another highlight of the Botanical Garden is the Toda hill, known as the Toda mund, which gives the visitors an insight into the lives and culture of Todas (a tribe of the Nilgiris). The slopes of the hill lie at an ascent of 2500 metres above mean sea level, as a result of which the garden enjoys a temperate climate ideal for a number of plants and shrubs to grow.

Towering at a staggering height of 8650 feet or 2,623 meters above the sea level, Dodabetta, which literally translates into 'big hill' is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. Dodabetta is strategically located between the Western and Eastern Ghats, thus it is an ideal vantage point for the entire Nilgiris. Another unique feature of this hill is that it can be accessed by foot as well as by vehicle, thus appealing to the younger as well the older audience.

The beautiful lake is spread over an area of 65 acres. The Lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and greenery all around. There is a mini train too for kids to hop on and take a quick tour of the lake. Boat races, as well as other events, are also organized here for two days in May.

Spread over an area of nearly 1 acre of land, the Ooty Tea Factory is situated amid the blue hills of Nilgiris. It houses the Tea Museum as well where visitors can learn about the origin of different kinds of tea leaves that are used across the globe along with the history of tea in India and its evolution in the Nilgiris.

The Dolphin's Nose viewpoint is where you can experience Kodaikanal at its best - plunging valleys, rugged terrain, clear skies, and the splendor of green embellishing the scene. As the name suggests, this viewpoint is based on a flat, protruding piece of rock that is shaped like a dolphin's nose.

The tea garden on the way to conoor in Ooty is famous because of the wide variety of tea leaves found here. It is also a very photogenic area and thus attracts many tollywood directors to shoot many of the scenes here.

The Sim's Park is an outstanding sightseeing destination in Coonoor that boasts of being home to over one thousand different species of flora. This unusual park-cum-botanical garden houses beautiful terraces with colourful flowers, lawns and rockeries, which enthral botanists from all across the globe. It is also famous for the annual fruit and vegetable show that takes place here every year in May.

Coakers Walk is a beautiful man-made one-kilometre-long walking plaza built on the mountains. The lovely path of Coakers Walk that curves by the edge of the gorgeous mountain have been constructed mainly for visitors to get a glimpse of Paradise on Earth.

Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake in the Kodaikanal city which is also known as Kodai Lake. The star-shaped lake is centrally located in Kodaikanal and is surrounded by the rich green Palani Hills Range the main watershed for the lake. The lake is situated at an elevation of 2285m above sea level and has an average depth of 3.0m.

The Pillar Rocks have become a lovely picnic spot. Constituting a beautiful mini garden the place is named so as it has three vertically positioned boulders reaching up to a height of 400 feet. The aura here is full of affection and is evidence of a great love story. The 'white cross' which once existed on these rocks represented David Gell's excellent tribute to love.