10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Doddabetta Peak
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty town

   View the Nilgiri mountain peaks and take a trek to the summit (2-3 hours).

2. Day 2: Mudumalai National Park
   1 hour (32 km) from Ooty town

   Embark on a jeep safari and witness Indian elephants, Bengal tigers and Indian leopards in their natural habitat.

3. Day 3: Avalanche Lake
   2 hours (25 km) from Ooty town

   Kayak in the serene waters of the lake, and camp at the lush, green campsite beside the lake.

4. Day 4: Pykara Falls
   35 minutes (20 km) from Ooty town

   Take a dip in the icy-cold waters of the falls, explore the surrounding woods and enjoy the tranquil beauty.

5. Day 5: Kotagiri Trek
   40 minutes (23 km) from Ooty town

   Explore tea gardens and hike up to Kodanad View Point & Catherine Falls.

6. Day 6: Thread Garden
   10 minutes (2 km) from Ooty town

   Discover the marvellous handiwork of flowers, hand-stitched to create beautiful designs.

7. Day 7: Needle Rock View Point
   2 hours (50 km) from Ooty town

   View the picturesque valley and facilities for rock climbing and rappelling.

8. Day 8: Kalhatti Waterfalls
   1 hour and 30 minutes (60 km) from Ooty town

   Visit the stunning waterfalls and trek through the Shola forests.

9. Day 9: St. Stephen Church
   15 minutes (3 km) from Ooty town

   Visit the largest church in the Nilgiris, built-in the Gothic architectural style.

10. Day 10: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Ooty town

    Visit the 22-hectare garden which showcases 650 species of flowers and trees.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, Free)
• Mudumalai National Park (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Avalanche Lake (4-5 hours, INR 300-400 per person)
• Pykara Falls (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Kotagiri Trek (5-6 hours, INR 50-100 per person)
• Thread Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Needle Rock View Point (1-2 hours, Free)
• Kalhatti Waterfalls (3-4 hours, INR 50 per person)
• St. Stephen Church (1-2 hours, Free)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 30 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 1100 - 1250

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit Dolphin's Nose and Sim's Park. If you have less time, skip St. Stephen Church.