7-Day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Ooty Lake
   2.4 km (15 minutes drive) from Ooty bus stand

   A scenic man-made lake surrounded by hills and eucalyptus trees offering boating and horse riding.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   9 km (30 minutes drive) from Ooty bus stand

   The highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

3. Day 3: Botanical Garden
   3.4 km (11 minutes drive) from Doddabetta Peak

   A vast garden with a wide variety of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree that is more than 20 million years old.

4. Day 4: Pykara Waterfalls
   24 km (45 minutes drive) from Botanical Garden

   A stunning waterfall with a series of falls and a boathouse where visitors can take a boat ride in the Pykara lake.

5. Day 5: Ooty Tea Museum
   3.5 km (10 minutes drive) from Pykara Waterfalls

   A museum showcasing the history of tea production in India, with exhibits on tea processing and equipment.

6. Day 6: Avalanche Lake
   23 km (1 hour drive) from Ooty Tea Museum

   A tranquil lake surrounded by dense forests and scenic landscapes, offering a perfect picnic spot.

7. Day 7: St. Stephen’s Church
   3 km (10 minutes drive) from Avalanche Lake

   A colonial-era church with beautiful stained-glass windows and a peaceful ambiance.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ooty Lake (2 hours, Rs 200 per person for boating)
• Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, Rs 10 per person entry fee)
• Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, Rs 30 per person entry fee)
• Pykara Waterfalls (2-3 hours, Rs 5 per person entry fee to the falls and Rs 200 per boat for boating)
• Ooty Tea Museum (1 hour, Rs 10 per person entry fee)
• Avalanche Lake (2-3 hours, Rs 10 per person entry fee)
• St. Stephen’s Church (1 hour, free entry)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs 495 per person (excluding transportation and food)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Government Rose Garden, Emerald Lake, or taking the Nilgiri Mountain Railway UNESCO Heritage Train Ride. If you have less time, you can skip places that don't interest you or combine multiple destinations in a day to make the most of your trip.