Government Arts College, Ooty

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Government Arts College is an arts and science college located in Ooty in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India. The college is located in a locale called Stone house hill named after the landmark building Stone House. ()

Established: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 11°24'46"N, 76°42'41"E

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Government Arts College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, Doddabetta, Adam's fountain.

~1700 ftN
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Botanical Gardens, Ooty
9 min walk • Nestled in the hilly town of Ooty, India, the Botanical Gardens are a verdant paradise and a top attraction for nature lovers and tourists alike. Established in the 19th century, these beautifully landscaped gardens stretch over 22 hectares on the slopes of the...
0.5 miS
Park, Garden
Rose Garden, Ooty
14 min walk • The Government Rose Garden is situated on the slopes of the Elk Hill in Vijayanagaram of Ooty town in Tamil Nadu, India at an altitude of 2200 meters.
1.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Doddabetta, Ooty
30 min walk • Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains at 2,637 metres. There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India.
~1170 ftW
Fountain
Adam's fountain, Ooty
6 min walk • Adam's fountain is a public display fountain in Charring cross, Ooty. It was built in 1886 as a memorial to a Governor of Ooty, who was very famous in the region during his tenure.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
17 min walk • St. Stephen's Church is located on the road to Mysore in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris district.
~550 ftSE
Temple
Mariamman temple, Ooty
3 min walk • The Mariamman temple is located near the market in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Mariamman is the local deity of the region. It is dedicated to Mariamman, the Hindu Goddess of rain.
0.6 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Ooty
16 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is located in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest landmarks in Ooty. The building was initially used by Indian Christians as a place of worship on Sundays and used as a school during weekdays. It became a dedicated church from 1858.
~1120 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Cinema Hall, Ooty
6 min walk • The Assembly Rooms Cinema Hall is a cinema hall in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. It is located by the Garden Road. The theatre in one of the oldest in the region, being established over a century ago.
~550 ftSE
Museum
Stone House, Ooty
3 min walk • Stone House was the first bungalow constructed in Ooty. It was built by John Sullivan and was called Kal Bangala by the tribals. Today, it is the official residence of the Principal of the Government Arts College, Ooty. The tree in front of the bungalow is known as the Sullivan's oak.

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Which popular attractions are close to Government Arts College?

Nearby attractions include Mariamman temple, Ooty (3 min walk), Stone House, Ooty (3 min walk), Assembly Rooms Cinema Hall, Ooty (6 min walk), Adam's fountain, Ooty (6 min walk).

How to get to Government Arts College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Arts College:

Bus

Local Bus Stand (18 min walk)
Ooty (32 min walk)

Train

ooty (30 min walk)