7-Day Nature Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Ooty Lake
   10 minutes (3.1 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Ooty Lake is the perfect spot for a peaceful boat ride amidst the serene and scenic mountains of Ooty.

2. Day 2: Avalanche Lake
   1 hour 20 minutes (23.6 km) from Ooty Lake

   Avalanche Lake offers a stunning view of the mountain range along with various adventure activities like trekking, camping, and fishing.

3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (10 km) from Avalanche Lake

   Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in Nilgiri Mountains, provides a breathtaking view of the lush green tea estates and the Ooty cityscape.

4. Day 4: Botanical Garden
   30 minutes (10 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Botanical Garden is home to exotic trees, shrubs, and flowers. The garden also has a fossilized tree and a stunning Italian garden.

5. Day 5: Hidden Valley
   45 minutes (20 km) from Botanical Garden

   Hidden Valley offers the perfect setting for nature lovers to explore its hidden trails, trekking routes, and capture stunning views of wildlife.

6. Day 6: Pykara Falls
   1 hour (25 km) from Hidden Valley

   Pykara Falls offers a captivating view of the falls cascading down amidst the picturesque surroundings, making it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.

7. Day 7: Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour 45 minutes (70 km) from Pykara Falls

   Mudumalai National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and Indian bison, amidst the lush green forests.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10-200)
• Avalanche Lake (3-4 hours trekking and camping, INR 75-1000 per person)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 6-15 per person)
• Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, INR 30-60 per person)
• Hidden Valley (3-4 hours, INR 1500-2000 per guide)
• Pykara Falls (2-3 hours, INR 5-100 per person)
• Mudumalai National Park (4-5 hours, INR 60-600 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1731-3875 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Sim's Park, Tiger Hill, and Emerald Lake. For a shorter trip, consider skipping Pykara Falls and Mudumalai National Park.