Relaxing 3-Day Itinerary in Ooty

  1. Day 1: Ooty Lake
    11 minutes (2.7 kilometers) from Ooty town

    Start your trip by visiting the Ooty Lake, a popular tourist spot. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride and take in the scenic views of the surrounding hills. You can also engage in other activities such as fishing or horse riding in the nearby areas. Make sure to bring a camera to capture the beautiful surroundings. The lake is open from 9AM-6:30PM.

  2. Day 2: Botanical Garden and Rose Garden
    8 minutes (3.6 kilometers) from Ooty Lake

    On your second day, visit two of the most famous gardens in Ooty. Start with the Botanical Garden, a well-maintained garden that boasts of having thousands of plant species from various countries. The garden also features a fossil tree trunk that is believed to be over 20 million years old. Afterward, head to the nearby Rose Garden to witness a stunning collection of rose varieties. The garden is open from 10AM-6PM.

  3. Day 3: Emerald Lake and Doddabetta Peak
    21 minutes (11.0 kilometers) from Botanical and Rose Garden

    For your final day, visit Emerald Lake, a pristine high-altitude lake surrounded by lush greenery. This is an ideal place to relax, take walks or even have a picnic. After that, head to the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest peak in the Nilgiri range. Go trekking to take in the breathtaking landscape and panoramic view from the top. The peak is at a height of 2,623 meters, it is open from 7AM-6:30PM.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, INR 330)
  • Botanical Garden and Rose Garden (3 hours, INR 130)
  • Emerald Lake and Dodabetta Peak (4 hours, INR 300)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 760

Useful Tips:

If you have more time in Ooty, you can add a visit to the Ooty Tribal Research Center, where you can learn about the culture and traditions of the local tribes. If you have less time, you can skip visiting the Rose Garden or Emerald Lake. It's also a good idea to bring warm clothing as it can get chilly at these high-altitude locations.

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