3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Ooty

  1. Day 1: Botanical Gardens and Doddabetta Peak
    30 minutes (10 km) from Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Bus Station

    Start your day at the Botanical Gardens, spread across 55 acres. Enjoy a leisurely stroll among the lush greenery and colorful flowers. Don't forget to visit the fossil tree and monkey puzzle tree. Next, head to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and surrounding hills. You can also stop at the Doddabetta Tea Factory to learn about tea processing.

  2. Day 2: Ooty Lake and Government Rose Garden
    20 minutes (5 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Spend the morning at Ooty Lake, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and lush greenery. Enjoy a boat ride or take a horse ride around the lake. Next, head to the Government Rose Garden, the largest rose garden in India. Admire the colorful and fragrant roses and other flowers. You can also visit the Thread Garden, which features handcrafted flowers made from thread.

  3. Day 3: Pykara Falls and Chocolate Factory
    1 hour (20 km) from Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Bus Station

    Start your day with a visit to Pykara Falls, surrounded by lush forests and tea gardens. You can take a boat ride in the Pykara Lake or go for a short trek. Next, head to the Chocolate Factory to indulge in some delicious handmade chocolates. Take a guided tour of the factory and learn about the chocolate-making process. You can also purchase a variety of chocolates to take back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10-20 per person for boat or horse ride)
  • Government Rose Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Pykara Falls (2-3 hours, INR 5 per person)
  • Chocolate Factory (1-2 hours, INR 50-100 per person for chocolates)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 165-245 per person (excluding transportation and accommodation)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the following places: Emerald Lake, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, and Avalanche Lake.

If you have less time, you can skip the Chocolate Factory or Government Rose Garden.

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