5-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kothagiri

  1. Day 1: Kodanad View Point and Sheep Farm
    20 minutes (9.1 km) from Kothagiri town

    Start off your adventure by driving up to the Kodanad View Point for panoramic views of the Nilgiris. Afterward, visit the Sheep Farm where you can interact with the sheep, learn about wool production and even purchase locally-made products.

  2. Day 2: Catherine Falls and Rangasamy Peak
    30 minutes (11.8 km) from Sheep Farm

    Start your day with a visit to Catherine Falls, a two-stage waterfall that offers stunning views followed by a trek to Rangasamy Peak, which offers panoramic views of the plantations below. It is an easy trek for beginners and takes around two hours to complete.

  3. Day 3: Elk Falls and Longwood Shola
    50 minutes (20.8 km) from Rangasamy Peak

    Start the day with a visit to Elk Falls, a secluded waterfall that can be accessed by a short hike. Then, take a hike through Longwood Shola, a dense forest that houses a wide range of flora and fauna.

  4. Day 4: Chocolate and Tea Museum, and Doddabetta Peak
    40 minutes (13.9 km) from Longwood Shola

    Visit the Chocolate and Tea Museum to learn about the history of chocolate and tea production in the Nilgiris, followed by a visit to Doddabetta Peak for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

  5. Day 5: Pykara Lake and Wenlock Downs
    1 hour 15 minutes (38.6 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Spend your last day at Pykara Lake, where you can go boating or kayaking, followed by a visit to the scenic Wenlock Downs, known for its rolling meadows and stunning views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kodanad View Point (1 hour, free)
  • Sheep Farm (2 hours, ₹200 per person)
  • Catherine Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Rangasamy Peak (2 hours, free)
  • Elk Falls (2 hours, ₹10 per person)
  • Longwood Shola (2 hours, free)
  • Chocolate and Tea Museum (1.5 hours, ₹100 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1 hour, ₹10 per person)
  • Pykara Lake (2 hours, ₹10 per person)
  • Wenlock Downs (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹330 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Sim's Park, a botanical garden that is home to a wide variety of plant species. If you have less time, we recommend skipping the Sheep Farm and Longwood Shola trek as they require a considerable amount of time.

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