10-DAY BACHELOR PARTY ITINERARY IN OOTY

1. Day 1: Doddabetta Peak
   30 mins (10.9 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Enjoy panoramic views from the peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains.

2. Day 2: Ooty Lake
   10 mins (4 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Take a boat ride on the lake and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills.

3. Day 3: Avalanche Lake
   2 hours (28.5 km) from Ooty Lake

   Enjoy a day of camping, trekking, and fishing at this tranquil and secluded lake.

4. Day 4: Needle Rock Viewpoint
   1 hour 30 mins (50.2 km) from Avalanche Lake

   Take in the breathtaking views of the valley and the rolling hills from this towering vantage point.

5. Day 5: Ketti Valley Viewpoint
   1 hour (16.2 km) from Needle Rock Viewpoint

   Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the expansive valley, known to be one of the largest inhabited valleys in the world.

6. Day 6: Government Botanical Garden
   45 mins (12.2 km) from Ketti Valley Viewpoint

   Stroll through the lush gardens and admire a wide variety of plants and flowers.

7. Day 7: Tea Factory and Museum
   1 hour 30 mins (43.2 km) from Government Botanical Garden

   Learn about the history and process of tea production in the region and enjoy tea tasting sessions.

8. Day 8: Ooty Tribal Research Centre
   20 mins (6.2 km) from Tea Factory and Museum

   Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Nilgiri tribal communities through exhibits and interactive displays.

9. Day 9: Kalhatty Waterfalls
   1 hour 10 mins (30.4 km) from Ooty Tribal Research Centre

   Hike through the lush forest to reach the picturesque waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing swim.

10. Day 10: Emerald Lake
    45 mins (18.2 km) from Kalhatty Waterfalls

    Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the emerald green waters of the lake and soak in the serene surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, free)
• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, Rs. 15-560 depending on boat type)
• Avalanche Lake (6-7 hours, Rs. 1500 for camping, trekking, and fishing)
• Needle Rock Viewpoint (1 hour, free)
• Ketti Valley Viewpoint (30 mins-1 hour, free)
• Government Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, Rs. 30 entry fee)
• Tea Factory and Museum (1-2 hours, Rs. 100 entry fee)
• Ooty Tribal Research Centre (1-2 hours, Rs. 10 entry fee)
• Kalhatty Waterfalls (3-4 hours, free)
• Emerald Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 20-2200 per person

Useful Tips

You can add a day trip to Coonoor, known for picturesque tea estates, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Sim's Park. You could also visit the Mudumalai National Park for a wildlife safari. Adjust the itinerary based on the time in hand.