Adam’s Fountain

Adam’s Fountain, treasured heritage monument 

Adam’s fountain is the chief tourist spot out of all the Ooty tourist places.

How many fountains in India have a history associated with them? Very few isn’t it? Adam’s Fountain is one such fountain close to Ooty Lake which has a history that goes back to the 19th century. This was constructed in 1886. It was in memory of the Governor of Madras, William Patrick Adam that this fountain was built. It’s to honor the last few days of his life that he spent in Ooty. It is presently situated on the Charing Cross Junction. 

 Earlier it was installed right in front of the office of Collector. It was believed that more number of people will be able to appreciate the design and beauty of this fountain if it was placed at a central location. It was because of the shortage of water that this fountain was moved to Charing Cross Junction in the year 1898. Where the fountain stands now, there was a tree of melanoxynol growing which had to be cut to place this monument of memory.   A total of 14 thousand Rupees was spent on this fountain, that money was collected from the public. Being one of the oldest Fountains in India, people from all over the globe come to Ooty especially to see this heritage monument which is a British legacy. It is another must-visit attraction not to miss in your Ooty tour package.

Evening light show of Adams fountain (Charing cross Ooty)

The Fountain with its lights that enhance the gorgeousness of the white fountain at night should not be missed. This fountain is so skillfully built that it has never till date failed to attract the attention of the visitors. Whenever you pass by this fountain you will notice a good amount of people gathered around it to capture pictures and store them as memories of their Ooty tourism. An important landmark of the Ooty City, Adam’s Fountain can say to be a brilliant work of art. The carvings on the stone are very detailed and delicately engraved hence it falls under one of the must visit Ooty tourist places

Very near to Adam's fountain, you have Stone house, Ooty (650 Meters) and wax world museum (1.2 KM's)