This is one of the oldest churches in the whole of Nilgiris district. its a very cozy welcoming small church which is 150 years old. St Stephens Church is the most important Church at Ooty and reflects the rich heritage of the Indian Culture.It is one of the churches built under British Raj. Stephen Rumbold Lushington, who was the Governor of Madras, laid the foundation for the church on April 23, 1829. The entire church was built using high quality wood. The timber used in the church was taken from Tipu Sultan’s palace.The Church was finally completed the following year in 1830 and was named as St. Stephen’s Church in honour of Governor Stephen Lushington who was responsible for erecting this Sanctuary for the Christians of Ooty. St.Stephen’s Church continues to captivate tourists and is one of the chief attractions of Ooty. A visit to this wonderful house of worship is a great experience.