7-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Tea Estate Tours
   15 minutes (6.2 miles) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Tour and learn about tea production. Enjoy beautiful scenery and sip on freshly brewed tea.(Cost varies on tour. Approx. 1 hour)

2. Day 2: Ooty Lake
   10 minutes (2.4 miles) from Tea Estate Tours

   Boat ride on the serene Ooty lake, picnic grounds also available. (INR 20, Approx. 1.5 hours)

3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (8.6 miles) from Ooty Lake

   Highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains; breathtaking view.(INR 10, 2-3 hours recommended)

4. Day 4: Pykara Falls
   1 hour (12.5 miles) from Doddabetta Peak

   A scenic waterfall with a boathouse nearby. (INR 5, 1-2 hours recommended)

5. Day 5: Shopping in Ooty Bazaar
   40 minutes (12 miles) from Pykara Falls

   Browse and buy souvenirs, clothes, and more at affordable prices. (Approx. 2 hours)

6. Day 6: Needle Rock Viewpoint
   1 hour (20 miles) from Shopping in Ooty Bazaar

   A popular viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of the valley. (Free, 1-2 hours recommended)

7. Day 7: Avalanche Lake
   1 hour 30 minutes (26.4 miles) from Needle Rock Viewpoint

   Scenic lake surrounded by lush greenery.(INR 150-200, 1-2 hours recommended)

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tea Estate Tour (1 hour, Cost varies)
• Ooty Lake (1.5 hours, INR 20)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10)
• Pykara Falls (1-2 hours, INR 5)
• Shopping in Ooty Bazaar (2 hours, Cost varies)
• Needle Rock Viewpoint (1-2 hours, Free)
• Avalanche Lake (1-2 hours, INR 150-200)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 385-435

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Botanical Gardens, Toy Museum, or indulging in a relaxing spa treatment. If you have less time, consider skipping shopping or Avalanche Lake.