Entertainment
There are many exciting places of entertainment, which tourists can visit.
Ooty Lake as well as a number of other open water areas in it rent out rowboats, thereby offering a great day’s outing.
Madumalai Wild Life Sanctuary is a paradise for the bird watchers.
Hang Gliding Situated 20km from Ooty in Kalahatty in the Nilgiris, a launch area This cross country route in the Nilgiris passes over forested areas giving glimpses of wild animals in the sanctuary below. The Bombay Hang-gliders Club organizes rallies at Talegaon in the Western Ghats that is well connected by a reasonable road offers opportunities for this thrilling sport. Horseracing Horse races are held annually at Ooty Race Courses between April & mid June.
Horse Riding This is an excellent past time & at the same time it gives one a view of surrounding fauna & flora. Horses can be hired near Ooty Lake.
Recreation Clubs There are a number of sporting & recreation clubs in the area. Trekking The Nilgiris Mountains are a trekker's paradise.
Trekking pamphlets are available from the Nilgiris Wild life & Environment Association.