Honeymoon Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Doddabetta Peak
   15 minutes (6.8 km) from Ooty

   Enjoy the panoramic views from the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountains.

2. Day 2: Pykara Lake and Waterfall
   30 minutes (20 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Take a boat ride on the serene lake and witness the breathtaking waterfall.

3. Day 3: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   20 minutes (9 km) from Pykara Lake and Waterfall

   Stroll through the beautifully maintained gardens and admire the collection of exotic plants.

4. Day 4: Rose Garden
   15 minutes (3.7 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   Take a romantic walk through the colorful rose garden and enjoy the fragrant air.

5. Day 5: Avalanche Lake
   1 hour 20 minutes (30.1 km) from Rose Garden

   Go on a scenic trek to the tranquil lake surrounded by lush green forests.

6. Day 6: Emerald Lake
   1 hour 15 minutes (24.8 km) from Avalanche Lake

   Take a boat ride on the glistening lake and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding hills.

7. Day 7: Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (40.2 km) from Emerald Lake

   Explore the diverse wildlife of the park on a safari ride amidst the scenic beauty.

8. Day 8: St. Stephen’s Church
   20 minutes (8.6 km) from Mudumalai National Park

   Visit the historic church with stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

9. Day 9: Dolphin's Nose
   1 hour 10 minutes (27.1 km) from St. Stephen's Church

   Enjoy the stunning, panoramic views from the cliff that resembles the nose of a dolphin.

10. Day 10: Tea Factory and Museum
    30 minutes (10.2 km) from Dolphin's Nose

    Learn about the process of tea-making and taste the fresh tea leaves at the museum.

11. Day 11: Ooty Lake
    20 minutes (3.8 km) from Tea Factory and Museum

    End your honeymoon trip with a romantic boat ride at the picturesque lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, 10 INR)
• Pykara Lake and Waterfall (2 hours, 30 INR)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (1 hour, 30 INR)
• Rose Garden (1 hour, 20 INR)
• Avalanche Lake (4 hours, 150 INR)
• Emerald Lake (2 hours, 200 INR)
• Mudumalai National Park (5 hours, 400 INR)
• St. Stephen’s Church (1 hour, free entry)
• Dolphin's Nose (2 hours, 50 INR)
• Tea Factory and Museum (2 hours, 100 INR)
• Total Estimated Costs (21 hours, 1160 INR)

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the following places- Sim's Park, Needle Rock View Point and Mukarrambika Temple.

If you have less time, remove Dolphin's Nose, Tea Factory and Museum from your itinerary.