9-Day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning gardens, and admire the rare plants and trees.

2. Day 2: Emerald Lake
   45 minutes (20 km) from Botanical Gardens

   This picturesque lake offers stunning views of the surrounding tea gardens and rolling hills.

3. Day 3: Toy Train Ride to Coonoor
   1 hour 30 minutes (20 km) from Emerald Lake

   Take a scenic and nostalgic journey on the historic toy train through picturesque tea estates.

4. Day 4: Ooty Lake
   1 hour (20 km) from Coonoor

   Enjoy a peaceful boat ride and unwind with scenic views of the tranquil lake.

5. Day 5: Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (10 km) from Ooty Lake

   Take a scenic drive up to the highest peak in the region for breathtaking panoramic views.

6. Day 6: Ooty Government Museum
   20 minutes (5 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Learn about the rich history and culture of the Nilgiri region through the exhibits and collections.

7. Day 7: Pykara Falls
   1 hour 30 minutes (30 km) from Ooty Government Museum

   Witness the majestic waterfalls cascading down from a height of 55 meters and enjoy a peaceful picnic.

8. Day 8: Needle Rock Viewpoint
   1 hour (30 km) from Pykara Falls

   Get a bird's-eye view of the valley and surrounding peaks from this stunning viewpoint.

9. Day 9: Rose Garden
   30 minutes (10 km) from Needle Rock Viewpoint

   Stroll through the beautiful rose garden filled with over 20,000 varieties of roses and other plants.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 30 per person)
• Emerald Lake (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Toy Train Ride to Coonoor (3 hours, INR 245 per person)
• Ooty Lake (1 hour, INR 15 per person)
• Doddabetta Peak (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
• Ooty Government Museum (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Pykara Falls (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Needle Rock Viewpoint (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
• Rose Garden (2 hours, INR 30 per person)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 420 per person

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, visit the tea gardens in Coonoor or go for a horse ride in the hills. If you have less time, skip the Ooty Government Museum and choose between either Needle Rock Viewpoint or Pykara Falls based on your preference.