3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Ooty

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Ooty Lake

    Begin your trip exploring the beautiful Ooty Botanical Gardens, which covers over 22 hectares of exotic and indigenous plants. Take a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained gardens and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Don't miss the fossil tree that is believed to be more than 20 million years old. This is a perfect spot for family photos.

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    23 minutes (9.7 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    On day two, head to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in Tamil Nadu, standing at over 2,600 meters above sea level. The scenic drive up the mountain takes you through tea plantations and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The top of the peak has a telescope house that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding valley.

  3. Day 3: Thread Garden
    10 minutes (3.1 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Finish off your trip to Ooty with a relaxing visit to the unique Thread Garden, which features fascinating artificial flowers and plants, all made from colourful thread. This magnificent collection is like nothing else you've ever seen and is perfect for kids and adults alike. You can also buy souvenirs made from thread as mementos of your trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 per adult)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per adult)
  • Thread Garden (30 minutes - 1 hour, INR 30 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 280 per adult

Useful Tips

For more adventure, add the Ooty Rose Garden to your Day 1 route and Ooty Lake to your Day 3. These places are family-friendly and worth the visit. If you have more time, visit the Sims Park and Lamb's Rock in Coonoor for scenic views of the Nilgiri mountains.

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