Exploring Coimbatore and Ooty with Family

1. Day 1: Dhyanalinga Temple
   30 mins (24.2 km) from Coimbatore International Airport

   Take blessings at the spiritual and meditation center, surrounded by lush greenery. Don't miss the Aarti ceremony.

2. Day 2: Black Thunder Water Park
   2 hours (45.3 km) from Dhyanalinga Temple

   Beat the heat with the fun water rides and enjoy the thrilling roller coasters with the family.

3. Day 3: Gass Forest Museum and Government Botanical Garden
   1 hour 25 mins (52.1 km) from Black Thunder Water Park

   Unravel the secrets of nature at the botanical garden and discover rare varieties of flora and fauna in the museum.

4. Day 4: Tea Factory Tours and Doddabetta Peak
   1 hour 30 mins (40.3 km) from Gass Forest Museum and Government Botanical Garden

   Experience the tea-making process and taste the freshly brewed tea. Witness the stunning scenery from the highest peak in Ooty, at 8,650 ft.

5. Day 5: Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls
   30 mins (12.4 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Row your boat in the calm waters of Pykara lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of the falls amidst the mountains.

6. Day 6: Avalanche Lake and Emerald Lake
   2 hours (62.5 km) from Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls

   Take a trekking expedition to witness the captivating landscape of the emerald lake surrounded by the forested hills in Avalanche.

7. Day 7: Ooty Rose Garden, Wax World Museum and Tribal Museum
   1 hour (17.5 km) from Avalanche Lake and Emerald Lake

   Stroll amidst the lush rose bushes and admire the different species of wax models at the museum. Learning the heritage and culture of the tribes in the Nilgiri Mountains.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Dhyanalinga Temple (1 hour, free entry)
• Black Thunder Water Park (5 hours, INR 800 per person)
• Gass Forest Museum and Government Botanical Garden (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Tea Factory Tours and Doddabetta Peak (5 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls (3 hours, INR 50 per person for the boat ride)
• Avalanche Lake and Emerald Lake (6 hours, INR 1800 per person for trekking)
• Ooty Rose Garden, Wax World Museum and Tribal Museum (4 hours, INR 60 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2760 per person

Useful tips

For visitors with extra time, explore the Mudumalai National Park, watch the toy train running through the hills, visit the Honey and Bee Museum. For visitors with less time, pick your favorite locations and create a shorter itinerary.