3-Day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Doddabetta Peak
   15 minutes (3.9 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Start the trip by heading straight to Doddabetta Peak which is the highest point of the Nilgiri range. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including parts of Mysore and Coimbatore. There's a telescope available at the peak to get a closer look.

2. Day 2: Government Botanical Garden
   20 minutes (4.1 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Take a stroll to Government Botanical Garden, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ooty. This garden is home to various species of trees, shrubs, and flowers, along with a serene environment and scenic beauty.

3. Day 3: Ooty Lake
   10 minutes (2.6 km) from Government Botanical Garden

   End the trip by relaxing at the picturesque Ooty Lake, which is a man-made lake surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. Visitors can take a boat ride on the lake and witness vast stretches of tea plantations.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Government Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, INR 30 per person)
• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person for entrance and INR 125 per person for boat ride)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 235 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also explore other attractions such as the Thread Garden and Tea Museum which are both located near the Government Botanical Garden. You can also visit Sim's Park in Coonoor which is around 20 km from Ooty. For those with less time, skipping Doddabetta Peak would be the best option.