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TrekEasy2–4 hrs

Doddabetta & shola nature walk

Ooty

Above Ooty, Doddabetta (2,637 m) is the highest peak in the Nilgiris, and the surrounding slopes hold patches of shola — the stunted, mossy montane forest unique to these hills. A guided walk explains the ecology and frames the best viewpoints.

Highlights

  • Doddabetta summit views
  • Shola–grassland ecology
  • Birdlife and endemic plants

What to bring

  • Warm layer
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

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