Two Weeks in Ooty: A Journey through the Queen of Hill Stations

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

    Lush greenery, tranquil paths

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    20 minutes (9.3 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Panoramic views, fresh air

  3. Day 3: Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls
    30 minutes (21.2 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Twin attractions, boat rides

  4. Day 4: Rose Garden
    30 minutes (13.2 km) from Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls

    Vibrant flowers, romantic vibes

  5. Day 5: Needle Rock Viewpoint
    35 minutes (14.9 km) from Rose Garden

    Rocky terrain, stunning sunset

  6. Day 6: Ooty Lake
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Needle Rock Viewpoint

    Boat rides, scenic beauty

  7. Day 7: Mudumalai National Park
    1 hour (36.6 km) from Ooty Lake

    Wildlife, bird watching

  8. Day 8: Government Museum
    1 hour (38.9 km) from Mudumalai National Park

    Historic artefacts, culture

  9. Day 9: Emerald Lake
    35 minutes (14.5 km) from Government Museum

    Emerald green waters, scenic drive

  10. Day 10: Mukurthi National Park
    1 hour 15 minutes (39 km) from Emerald Lake)

    Endangered species, trekking

  11. Day 11: Sim's Park
    2 hours (68.7 km) from Mukurthi National Park

    Botanical garden, bird watching

  12. Day 12: Tiger Hill Cemetery
    30 minutes (12 km) from Sim's Park

    Historic landmark, stunning vista

  13. Day 13: Dolphin's Nose
    50 minutes (16.5 km) from Tiger Hill Cemetery

    Natural rock, stunning views

  14. Day 14: Avalanche Lake
    1 hour 30 minutes (45.2 km) from Dolphin's Nose

    Shimmering waters, unforgettable vistas

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Rose Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Needle Rock Viewpoint (1-2 hours, free)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Mudumalai National Park (3-4 hours, INR 80 per person)
  • Government Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Emerald Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Mukurthi National Park (3-4 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Sim's Park (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Tiger Hill Cemetery (1 hour, free)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1-2 hours, free)
  • Avalanche Lake (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 225 per person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider adding a trip to Coonoor to enjoy it's tea plantations or taking a train ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. For those with less time, consider removing Mukurthi National Park or Avalanche Lake from the itinerary.

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