5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Ooty and Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Botanical Garden and Ooty Lake
    Each location is a 15-minute drive from the other (6.5 km)

    Start your trip with a visit to the Botanical Garden that offers beautiful landscaped gardens, a variety of plants, flower beds, and waterfalls. Afterwards, head to the Ooty Lake, where you and your family can enjoy boating and horseback riding.

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak and Mudumalai National Park
    Doddabetta Peak is a 35-minute drive (10.9 km) from Ooty Lake. Mudumalai National Park is a 3-hour drive (85.7 km) from Doddabetta Peak.

    Drive to the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest point in Ooty. Here, you can witness the panoramic view of the landscape. Later, continue the journey to the Mudumalai National Park, where you can experience jeep safaris in the wildlife sanctuary.

  3. Day 3: Coakers Walk and Green Valley Viewpoint
    15-minute drive (3.8 km) from Mudumalai National Park.

    Begin your day by visiting Coakers Walk, a peaceful pedestrian pathway providing scenic views of hills, valleys, and forests. After this, drive to the Green Valley Viewpoint to take in a breathtaking view of the valley and hills. It's also a great spot for photography.

  4. Day 4: Berijam Lake and Bear Shola Falls
    30-minute drive (22 km) from Green Valley Viewpoint

    Head to the Berijam Lake surrounded by lush green forests and hills. Full of peace and tranquility, it's the perfect spot for a picnic. After spending time in the lake area, visit the Bear Shole Waterfalls, which is a perfect picnic spot for families with children. The magnificent waterfall flows down into a small pond surrounded by rocks and trees.

  5. Day 5: Pillar Rocks and Fairy Falls
    20-minute drive (9.1 km) from Bear Shola Falls

    Begin your final day with a visit to the Pillar Rocks. These giant pillars are a natural wonder of Kodaikanal, and the view is breathtaking. Later, drive to the Fairy Falls, where you can witness an unforgettable picturesque view of the picturesque surroundings and the cascading waterfall.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30 per adult)
  • Ooty Lake (2-3 hours, INR 15-720 per activity/person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10-50 per person)
  • Mudumalai National Park (2-4 hours, INR 120-150 per adult)
  • Coakers Walk (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Green Valley Viewpoint (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Berijam Lake (2-3 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Bear Shola Falls (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Pillar Rocks (1-2 hours, INR 5 per person)
  • Fairy Falls (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 395-1195 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the Kodai Lake, Silver Cascade Falls, and the Bryant Park. If you're short on time, consider visiting only the top places or combine one or two places from separate days. Remember to carry warm clothing, comfortable shoes, and necessary medications.

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