Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (2.6 km) from Udhagamandalam Bus Station

   Explore 22 hectares of lush greenery & exotic plants at the Botanical Gardens, perfect for a family picnic.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   35 minutes (9.5 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   Visit the highest peak in the Nilgiris for stunning views of the valley below. Enjoy a coffee at the summit cafe.

3. Day 3: Ooty Lake
   15 minutes (3.5 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Spend a day boating, fishing or picnicking at the serene, scenic Ooty Lake.

4. Day 4: Pykara Falls
   30 minutes (20.5 km) from Ooty Lake

   Visit the stunning cascades of Pykara falls and relax in the surrounding greenery. Try the local trout fish fry

5. Day 5: Ooty Rose Garden
   15 minutes (5 km) from Pykara Falls

   Take a stroll in the picturesque Ooty Rose Garden, packed with 20,000+ exotic varieties of roses.

6. Day 6: Needle Rock View Point
   20 minutes (10 km) from Ooty Rose Garden

   Visit the Needle Rock Viewpoint famous for its bird's-eye view of the sweeping valleys below.

7. Day 7: Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Needle Rock View Point

   Get up close with nature and spot exotic fauna on an Jungle Safari of Mudumalai National Park.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Ooty Botanical Gardens (2 hours, Free entry)
• Doddabetta Peak (3 hours, Entry Fee: Adults - ₹10, Children - ₹5)
• Ooty Lake (4 hours, Boating - ₹300 for 30 minutes)
• Pykara Falls (3 hours, Free entry)
• Ooty Rose Garden (2 hours, Entry Fee: Adults - ₹30, Children - ₹15)
• Needle Rock View Point (1 hour, Free entry)
• Mudumalai National Park (4 hours, Jeep Safari - ₹2,000 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹2,370 for adults and ₹1,410 for children

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider taking a toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor. If you have less time, you may skip Needle Rock View Point or Mudumalai National Park to adjust the itinerary. Don't forget to pack sunscreen, hats and comfortable walking shoes.