3-Day Itinerary for Ooty, Masankudi, Wayanad

  1. Day 1: Ooty
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 2 hours (86 km) by car

    Begin your trip in Ooty, one of India's most popular hill stations. Start the day with a visit to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri mountain range. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding hills from the observation tower. Then, head to Ooty Lake, located in the heart of the town. You can take a boat ride around the lake or enjoy a picnic by the shore. Finally, visit the Botanical Gardens, known for their variety of flowers and trees.

  2. Day 2: Masinagudi
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 2.5 hours (96 km) by car

    On day two, drive to Masinagudi, a small town located at the foothills of the Nilgiris. Start your day with a jungle safari at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. You can spot various wild animals like tigers, elephants, and deer in their natural habitat. Later, visit the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, where you can watch elephants up close and take an elephant ride through the jungle. End the day with a visit to the Pykara Waterfalls and enjoy the scenic beauty of the cascading waterfall.

  3. Day 3: Wayanad
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 2.5 hours (108 km) by car

    On day three, drive to Wayanad, a district in the northeastern region of Kerala. Start your day with a visit to the Edakkal Caves, a series of ancient caves with inscriptions and carvings. Then, visit the Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad, and go on a trek to the top. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding hills from the top. Finally, visit the Soochipara Waterfalls, also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, and spend some time in the water.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Doddabetta Peak (1 - 2 hours, free)
  • Ooty Lake (1 - 2 hours, INR 10 for adults, INR 560 for a boat ride)
  • Botanical Gardens (1 - 2 hours, INR 30 for adults, INR 15 for children)
  • Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (3 - 4 hours, INR 130 for adults, INR 10 for children)
  • Theppakadu Elephant Camp (1 - 2 hours, INR 100 for adults, INR 30 for children)
  • Pykara Waterfalls (1 - 2 hours, INR 15 for adults, INR 10 for children)
  • Edakkal Caves (2 - 3 hours, INR 40 for adults, INR 20 for children)
  • Chembra Peak (5 - 6 hours, INR 750 for up to 10 people)
  • Soochipara Waterfalls (1 - 2 hours, INR 20 for adults, INR 10 for children)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1575 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the Bandipur National Park near Masinagudi or go on a tea plantation tour in Ooty. If you have less time, you can skip the elephant camp in Masinagudi or the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad.

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