Ooty Polachi - 5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Garden and Tea Factory
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Ooty Lake

   Explore the colourful collection of flora and fauna while enjoying pleasant weather at the Botanical Garden. Learn about the tea-making process and enjoy tasting different varieties of tea at the Tea Factory.

2. Day 2: Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park
   1 hour 34 minutes (50.3 miles) from Ooty Tea Factory

   Enjoy an early morning safari in Mudumalai National Park and spot elephants, tigers and numerous rare birds species. Enjoy an afternoon safari at Bandipur National Park and spot different wildlife.

3. Day 3: Dolphin's Nose and Catherine Waterfalls
   1 hour 19 minutes (34.6 miles) from Bandipur National Park

   Situated at an elevation of 6552 ft above sea level, Dolphin's Nose is a beautiful rock formation, while Catherine Waterfalls is a scenic beauty of the Western Ghats.

4. Day 4: Kalhatty Waterfalls and Avalanche Lake
   24 minutes (7.2 miles) from Dolphin's Nose

   Discover the majestic view of the Kalhatty Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pool. Visit the Avalanche Lake, surrounded by mountain ranges and exotic flora and fauna.

5. Day 5: St. Stephen's Church and Needle Rock View Point
   25 minutes (10.0 miles) from Kalhatty Waterfalls

   Witness the stunning architectural beauty of St. Stephen's church, built-in 1837, enjoy scenic beauty of the Western Ghats from Needle Rock View Point.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ooty Botanical Garden (2 hours, Free)
• Tea Factory (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
• Mudumalai National Park Safari (2-3 hours, INR 1500 per person)
• Bandipur National Park Safari (2-3 hours, INR 3000 per jeep)
• Dolphin’s Nose (1 hour, Free)
• Catherine Waterfalls (1 hour, Free)
• Kalhatty Waterfalls (1 hour, Free)
• Avalanche Lake (2-3 hours, Free)
• St. Stephen's Church (1 hour, Free)
• Needle Rock View Point (1 hour, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 4800 per person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider taking a toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor, visiting Pykara Falls or Emerald Lake. For those with less time, skip Mudumalai or Bandipur National Park as they are quite similar in wildlife. Also, confirm opening and closing times with each attraction before planning your trip to avoid any disappointments.