Honeymoon in Ooty: A Charming Getaway

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty Lake

    Start your romantic getaway with a visit to the Ooty Botanical Gardens, sprawling across 55 acres. Take a leisurely walk amid a rare variety of colourful flowers, shrubs, and trees. The highlight of this garden is the fossil of a tree believed to be 20 million years old. You'll also find a beautiful Italian-style garden, a fern house, and a spice garden.

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    29 minutes (9 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Start your day by driving up to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills, standing tall at 8,650 feet. The view of the valley below and nearby towns from the observatory deck is absolutely stunning. After admiring the breathtaking view, head to Tea Factory and Museum of Ooty, just an 8-minute drive from the peak. Learn about the traditional tea-making process and indulge in some tea tasting.

  3. Day 3: Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake
    25 minutes (19 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Spend your last morning visiting the Pykara Falls, a serene and peaceful cascade with a height of 180 feet. Take a picnic and spend some quality time with your partner surrounded by nature. Afterward, head to the nearby Pykara Lake. Enjoy a boat ride on the pristine waters of the lake or take a romantic stroll on the lake's shore.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Tea Factory and Museum of Ooty (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake (2-3 hours, INR 5 per person to enter the falls and INR 50-150 per boat ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 110-170 per person

Useful Tips

If you have a couple of extra days, consider visiting the Ooty Lake, Sims Park or the Avalanche Lake. However, if you're short on time, you can skip the Tea Factory and Museum of Ooty, or just choose to visit the Pykara Falls or Lake.

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