The Nilgiris are known for dramatic viewpoints where travellers can see the full scale of the mountain landscape.

Doddabetta Peak offers the highest panoramic views in the region. Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin’s Nose provide sweeping views across deep valleys and distant plains.

Many tea plantation viewpoints reveal the geometric patterns of tea gardens across rolling hills.

Even within town, properties such as Hotel Lakeview Ooty offer scenic vantage points overlooking the lake, valley and surrounding mountains.