Sterling Ooty - Elk Hill resort is a destination by itself for those who want to spend some quiet time. You can sit for hours and watch the beautiful town below. The resort also faces Ooty's famous racecourse. Sterling Ooty - Elk Hill has an observatory with a day and night telescope. You can spend the nights figuring out the constellations. It also has its own organic vegetable garden. The fresh produce of the garden is used in the kitchen. Do remember to drop by and say hello to the well-informed gardener. Not only can he give you great tips, but also guide you to the best strawberry gardens, mushroom farms and tea plantations in the region. In the 149 well-appointed rooms of the resort, one can see clouds float by the window. Sterling Ooty - Elk Hill is the place to head to, whenever wanderlust hits you. Visit the indigenous Toda community. You will be surprised to learn about their culture and their way of life. Their homes are called Toda huts. The resort's Holiday Activity Centre can curate such interesting trails for you.