3-Day Itinerary for Ooty

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Ooty Lake

    Start your trip at the Ooty Botanical Gardens, a beautiful garden spread over 22 hectares and featuring a variety of plant species. The garden also has a fossil tree trunk estimated to be over 20 million years old. Take a stroll through the winding paths and enjoy the scenery.

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    25 minutes (9.3 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Visit the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountains at over 2,600 meters above sea level. Take a scenic drive up the winding roads or trek to the top for the best panoramic views of Ooty. On clear days, you can see as far as the Mysore plateau and the Coimbatore plains.

  3. Day 3: Ooty Lake
    15 minutes (5.2 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    End your trip on a relaxing note by visiting the Ooty Lake. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees and green hills, the lake offers boating and fishing activities for tourists. Take a peaceful walk around the lake or enjoy a picnic with your loved ones amidst the serene surroundings.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 entry fee)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 entry fee)
  • Ooty Lake (2-3 hours, INR 10 entry fee for adults, INR 560 for paddle boat ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 620

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can also visit the Pykara Falls, a scenic waterfall located about 20 km from Ooty. For food lovers, the Quality Restaurant in the city offers a delicious spread of South Indian dishes. If you have less time, you can skip Doddabetta Peak and visit the Rose Garden instead for a quick visit.

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