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Ooty Family-Friendly Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (3 km) from Ooty Lake

    In the morning, visit the Ooty Botanical Gardens, which boasts a collection of over 650 species of plants and trees. Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens, enjoying the fragrance and sight of the flowers, and the chirping of the birds. After lunch, go on a scenic toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor, which passes through beautiful tea plantations, hills, and valleys. In the evening, visit the Rose Garden, an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.

  2. Day 2: Pykara Lake and Waterfalls
    30 minutes (20 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    In the morning, head to Pykara Lake, a picturesque lake surrounded by hills, forests, and grasslands. You can go boating, fishing, or enjoy a picnic by the lake. After lunch, visit the Pykara Waterfalls, which cascade down the hills in two stages. The waterfall creates a misty veil that adds to its natural beauty. In the evening, visit the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, home to various animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer. Take a jeep safari through the dense forests and spot some wildlife.

  3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak and Tea Factory
    20 minutes (10 km) from Pykara Lake and Waterfalls

    Start your day by visiting Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiris. The peak offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the rolling hills, valleys, and forests. After lunch, visit a tea factory to learn about the tea-making process and taste some of the famous Nilgiri tea varieties. In the evening, visit the Thread Garden, a unique garden that showcases more than 150 life-size sculptures of flowers, plants, and trees, all made of thread.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can go on a toy train ride from Coonoor to Mettupalayam, which passes through some of the most scenic and breathtaking landscapes in the region. You can also visit the Government Museum, which has a vast collection of tribal artifacts, sculptures, and ancient coins. For adventure enthusiasts, trek to the Nilgiris or go on a mountain biking tour. Don't forget to try some local delicacies like Ooty Varkey, Ooty Chocolate, and fresh carrot juice.

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