Distance from near by city 20.8 kilometers from OotyTrip duration (including travel in hours)1- 2 hoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)55 package starts from ₹ 4160.00Travel Tips The park is perfect for botanists, nature lovers, and families The Unique Experience
Do not forget to include Sim’s Park if you’re planning to visit Ooty simply because it is the perfect place to relax, chill and enjoy the gorgeous bounties gifted by nature. Coming here will not disappoint as there are several things that can be done like boating, and exploring a wide variety of plants.
A trip here will enhance your knowledge regarding plants. If this was not enough to include it in the top places to visit in Ooty, there is another reason why you must come to the park. It is the beauty of the landscape that surrounds the park. It is beautified with curvy footpaths lined with shola trees. A Mecca for tree lovers, here, you can spot several varieties of trees like Cinnamon, Pine, Phoenix and Camellia.
About Sim’s Park
The park houses a rare and exhaustive collection of some of the world’s most exotic plants and trees. Positioned in the lush green region of Northern Coonoor, the park is popular for its enchanting beauty that is exemplified by the presence of decorative floral beds and well-manicured lawns. The rose garden and the glasshouse are other crowd pullers. Its a visual delight for visitors to see terraces with ornate floral beds that are another feature of this park.
History of Sim’s Park
Rated as one among the most thronged places to visit in Ooty, Sim’s Park is a nature enthusiast’s heaven. The park was built almost a century ago in 1874 by two gentlemen named J.D Sims and Major Murray. These men brought rare plants and trees from the world over, and thanks to their efforts, Ooty tourism has flourished so much.
More about the place
Botanists, photographers as well as families flock to this spot to enjoy its many marvels. It is a visual treat to see the beautifully planned rose garden as well as shola footpaths as you tread along the park. Perfect for sightseeing, the park is also a great place to enjoy boating and picnicking.
What else?
Sim’s Park fruit show
An annual event that people come to witness is the park’s famous fruit and vegetable show that is organised here and lasts for 2 days. The festival sees a gathering of several fruit exhibitors who compete with each other. Apart from a display of a variety of fruits and veggies, visitors also get to enjoy cultural shows that are a regular feature.
Thanks to Sim’s Park as without it, Ooty tour packages could not have thrived. Check it out!
How to reach
Distance in kilometers from - Coimbatore International Airport-100 km away from Coonoor and Coonoor Railway Station -4km
