10-Day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Visit Doddabetta Peak
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty city center

   Take in the panoramic views of Ooty, Nilgiris, and Coimbatore from the highest peak in South India.

2. Day 2: Spend the day at the Sims Park
   10 minutes (2.1 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Visit the beautiful botanical garden and relax in the peaceful surroundings or enjoy boating at the lake.

3. Day 3: Explore the Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour 40 minutes (50 km) from Sims Park

   Spot tigers, elephants, and leopards while on a jeep safari or take an elephant ride through the lush forest.

4. Day 4: Visit the tea factory at the Ooty Tea Museum
   1 hour 20 minutes (37 km) from Mudumalai National Park

   Lear about the process of tea-making, enjoy tea-tasting and buy some of the best tea in South India.

5. Day 5: Spend the day at the Avalanche Lake
   30 minutes (15 km) from Ooty Tea Museum

   Enjoy a scenic drive through the forests and breathe the fresh air while on a pedal boat ride at the lake.

6. Day 6: Take the Toy Train from Ooty to Coonoor
   30 minutes (20 km) from Avalanche Lake

   Experience the UNESCO world heritage train ride that takes you through the mesmerizing Nilgiris mountain range.

7. Day 7: Visit the Lamb's Rock
   15 minutes (2.7 km) from Coonoor Railway Station

   Get a bird's eye view of the valley while relaxing in this peaceful spot that offers a blend of serenity and beauty.

8. Day 8: Explore St. Stephen's Church
   2 minutes (51 m) from Lamb's Rock

   Admire the Gothic architecture of this historical church and appreciate the stunning stained glass windows and the beautiful altar.

9. Day 9: Visit the Bison Valley Resort
   1 hour 30 minutes (47 km) from St. Stephen's Church

   Take a nature walk through the plantations and spot wildlife like bison, deer, and colourful birds while enjoying a cup of tea.

10. Day 10: Spend the day at the Ooty Rose Garden
    1 hour 10 minutes (35 km) from Bison Valley Resort

    Admire the beauty of over 20,000 varieties of roses and other plants from around the world at this stunning garden.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, free)
• Sims Park (3 hours, INR 30)
• Mudumalai National Park (6 hours, INR 1500)
• Ooty Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 200)
• Avalanche Lake (4 hours, INR 500)
• Toy Train (3 hours, INR 500)
• Lamb's Rock (1 hour, free)
• St. Stephen's Church (30 minutes, free)
• Bison Valley Resort (4 hours, INR 1500)
• Ooty Rose Garden (3 hours, INR 30)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 4,210

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Ooty Botanical Garden which has a 20-million-year-old fossil tree and the Ooty Tribal Research Center Museum which has artefacts of the tribes living in the Nilgiri hills. If you have less time, you can skip the St. Stephen's Church and the Bison Valley Resort and spend more time exploring the other attractions at a leisurely pace.