Ooty 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ooty Lake and Boat House
   Located in the heart of Ooty

   Enjoy boating in the serene Ooty Lake and take a stroll in the adjacent garden.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak and Thread Garden
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Ooty Lake and Boat House

   Experience the panoramic views of Nilgiri mountains from the Doddabetta Peak and feast your eyes on several species of flowers in the Thread Garden.

3. Day 3: Ooty Botanical Gardens and Tea Factory
   20 minutes (3.5 miles) from Doddabetta Peak

   Explore the vast collection of exotic plants, rare flowers, and bountiful trees in the Ooty Botanical Gardens. Later, relish the exquisite teas at the Tea Factory.

4. Day 4: Sims Park and Lamb's Rock
   40 minutes (19 miles) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   Take a stroll in the Sims Park which houses several species of plants and trees. Later, visit the scenic viewpoint, Lamb's Rock.

5. Day 5: Pykara Lake, Pykara Falls, and Toda Huts
   30 minutes (12 miles) from Sims Park

   Experience the gushing waters of Pykara Falls and boating facilities in the calm waters of Pykara Lake. Visit the Toda Huts to learn about the tradition and culture of the Toda tribes.

6. Day 6: Avalanche Lake, Emerald Lake, and Kalhatty Waterfalls
   1 hour 10 minutes (24 miles) from Pykara Lake, Pykara Falls, and Toda Huts

   Experience the magnificent beauty of Avalanche Lake and Emerald Lake. Later, visit the Kalhatty Waterfalls which offers a thrilling experience of trekking / hiking.

7. Day 7: Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Safari
   1 hour 30 minutes (37 miles) from Avalanche Lake, Emerald Lake, and Kalhatty Waterfalls

   Experience a day packed with adventure and fun. Enjoy the lush green forest, wildlife, and tigers in their natural habitat in the Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Take a Tiger Safari to view the majestic tigers in their natural home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ooty Lake and Boat House (2 hours, INR 30)
• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 10)
• Thread Garden (1 hour, INR 20)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 30)
• Tea Factory (1 hour, INR 20)
• Sims Park (1.5 hours, INR 15)
• Lamb's Rock (1 hour, INR 10)
• Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls (2 hours, INR 200 for boating)
• Toda Huts (1 hour, INR 10)
• Avalanche Lake and Emerald Lake (3 hours, INR 50)
• Kalhatty Waterfalls (2 hours for trekking/hiking, free)
• Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (5 hours, INR 50)
• Tiger Safari (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 925 per person

Useful Tips

For a leisurely trip, spend an additional day in Ooty to explore the local food markets and taste the lip-smacking local cuisine. If you have less time, exclude the Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. To avoid crowds at the Doddabetta Peak, visit on weekdays and avoid holidays.