Ooty Trip: Family-Friendly 4-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (2 km) from Udagamandalam Railway Station

    Located in the heart of Ooty, the Botanical Gardens is home to a range of exotic plants and flowers. You'll love the peaceful, well-maintained gardens, which are bustling with visitors year-round. Kids will have a great time in the park, enjoying the greenery and playing in the vast gardens.

  2. Day 2: Ooty Lake
    6 minutes (1 km) from Botanical Gardens

    Ooty Lake offers a serene atmosphere and breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Boating through the calm waters is an experience not to be missed. Families can spend a relaxing day picnicking in the gardens, fishing, and playing in the amusement park.

  3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
    15 minutes (8 km) from Ooty Lake

    A must-visit for every tourist in Ooty, the Doddabetta Peak offers an excellent panoramic view of the Nilgiri Hills. The peaks glistening in the morning sun and the stunning sunset scenes are a treat to all eyes. Hiking or trekking to the peak might be a great family adventure if the weather allows for it.

  4. Day 4: Rose Garden
    15 minutes (3 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    The Rose Garden is the perfect place to relax and end your family trip to Ooty. The gardens have a vast collection of roses, along with other flowers, and will undoubtedly have something to capture every family member's interest. The garden's serene atmosphere is perfect for a peaceful and calming walk.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30/adult, INR 15/child)
  • Ooty Lake (2-3 hours, INR 15/adult, INR 10/child for entry, INR 250/boat for a 30-minute ride)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2-4 hours, INR 10/adult, INR 5/child for entry, INR 50 for parking)
  • Rose Garden (1-2 hours INR 30/adult, INR 15/child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1180 for adults and INR 700 for children.

Useful tips:

If you have more time, you can also add visits to the Pykara Lake and Waterfalls, the Tea Factory, and the Sims Park. However, if you have less time, you may exclude the Rose Garden or visit only a portion of the Doddabetta peak.

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