3-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Government Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (3 km) from Ooty Bus Station

   Explore the Government Botanical Garden, home to over thousands of species of flora. Spread over 55 acres of land, the garden also houses several exotic and elegant flowers and a greenhouse exhibiting wide-ranging varieties of plants.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   16 minutes (9 km) from Government Botanical Gardens

   Get an out-of-the-world experience at the Doddabetta Peak with a 360-degree view of the Nilgiri hills. Standing at a height of 8642 feet, the Doddabetta Peak is the highest in the Nilgiri range.

3. Day 3: Thunder World
   32 minutes (10 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   At Thunder World, enjoy the stunning variety of butterflies, insects, and reptiles. There's also a snake show and several other exciting exhibits are perfect for children.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Government Botanical Gardens (2 hours, Free)
• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, Rs.10 approx.)
• Thunder World (2 hours, Rs.50 approx.)
Total Estimated Costs: Rs.60

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit the Pykara Waterfalls and St. Stephen's Church. If you have less time, skip Thunder World and visit the Wax World, showcasing life-size wax statues of popular figures.