Western Catchments, Ooty

Name: Western Catchments
Address: Ooty, India

#9 among attractions in Ooty

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Western Catchment is an area of The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, situated about 20 km from Ooty. The Western Catchment area is protected by the Forest Department, and tourists are not allowed in without permission. Earlier some regional movies were filmed here, but due to environmental protection permission is no longer given. ()

Coordinates: 11°24'15"N, 76°41'41"E

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Western Catchments – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, Adam's fountain, St. Stephen's Church.

1.4 miNE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Botanical Gardens, Ooty
37 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...
0.9 miE
Park, Garden
Rose Garden, Ooty
25 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.
1.1 miNE
Fountain
Adam's fountain, Ooty
28 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.
0.9 miNE
Church
St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
23 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.
1.3 miNE
Temple
Mariamman temple, Ooty
35 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.
0.8 miNE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Ooty
21 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.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ooty Lake, Ooty
12 min walk • Ooty lake is also called as ooty boat house is located in Ooty in the Nilgiris district and 1 km from ooty bus stand. Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 65 acres. The Boat house situated by the lake, which offers boating facilities to tourists, is a major tourist attraction in Ooty.
0.9 miSW
Palace
The Fernhills Palace, Ooty
23 min walk • Fernhill Palace was the erstwhile summer residence of the Maharaja of Mysore. The first Fernhills bungalow was built in 1844 as a private residence in the hill station Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace resembles a Swiss Chalet.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Cinema Hall, Ooty
31 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.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Stone House, Ooty
35 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.
1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
Government Arts College, Ooty
33 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Western Catchments?

Nearby attractions include Ooty Lake, Ooty (12 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Ooty (21 min walk), St. Stephen's Church, Ooty (23 min walk), The Fernhills Palace, Ooty (23 min walk).

How to get to Western Catchments by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western Catchments:

Bus

Ooty (3 min walk)
Local Bus Stand (17 min walk)

Train

ooty (4 min walk)