Three-day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Botanical Garden and Government Museum
   20 minutes (4.6 km) from Ooty Lake.

   Visit the Botanical Garden which covers an area of 22 hectares with over 650 species of flowers and trees followed by the Government Museum , which exhibits tribal artifacts, bronze sculptures and other historical objects.

2. Day 2: Ooty Lake and Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (10.2 km) from Mukurthi National Park.

   Enjoy a boat ride at Ooty Lake. Then, head to Doddabetta Peak , the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills. The peak provides a scenic view of the entire valley below.

3. Day 3: Avalanche Lake and Thread Garden
   45 minutes (27.7 km) from Pine Forest.

   Explore the picturesque Avalanche Lake followed by a visit to the unique Thread Garden which features over 150 species of plants made from thread.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30)
• Government Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10)
• Ooty Lake Boat Ride (30 minutes, INR 200)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10)
• Avalanche Lake (2-3 hours, INR 150)
• Thread Garden (30 minutes, INR 20)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 420

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can plan a visit to Mukurthi National Park, which has a variety of flora and fauna. The Pine Forest is also worth a visit. If you have less time, you can skip the Thread Garden and visit the nearby St. Stephen's Church.