3-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Ooty Lake
   10 minutes (2 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Ooty Lake is an artificial lake built-in 1824, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Visitors can enjoy boating, horse-riding, cycling, and miniature train rides. The lake also has a children's playground and a deer park inside.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   40 minutes (10 km) from Ooty Lake

   Doddabetta Peak is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills, standing at 2637 meters above sea level. This peak offers trekkers a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region. It also has a telescope house and an observatory that provides a panoramic view of Ooty and its surrounding valleys.

3. Day 3: Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Mudumalai National Park is a protected area and a tiger reserve. Visitors can take part in various activities, including jungle safaris, elephant rides, trekking, and bird watching. The park is home to various species like tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person for boat ride)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person for entry, INR 50 for telescope house visit)
• Mudumalai National Park (3-4 hours, INR 50 per person for entry, INR 1750 per jeep for jungle safari)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1960 per person

Useful Tips

If you have an extra day, you can visit the Botanical Gardens or take a toy train ride to Coonoor. If you have less time, you can skip Mudumalai National Park or visit a nearby tea factory and museum.