Ooty Relaxation Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (3 km) from Ooty Lake

    Stroll around the beautiful Ooty Botanical Gardens filled with lush greenery, colourful flowers, and rare plants. The garden is well-maintained and serves as a perfect resting spot with picturesque views of the Western Ghats.

  2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    30 minutes (10 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Get a bird's eye view of the entire city from the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiris. The observation tower at the peak provides an unobstructed and spectacular view of the surrounding mountains, tea plantations, and the valley below.

  3. Day 3: Pykara Falls
    45 minutes (21 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    The Pykara Falls are a beautiful series of cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush forests, making it a serene spot for relaxation and picnic. The water source for the falls is the Pykara River, and visitors are allowed to take a dip in the water.

  4. Day 4: Ooty Rose Garden
    20 minutes (7 km) from Pykara Falls

    The Ooty Rose Garden is home to over 20,000 varieties of roses, making it one of the largest rose gardens in the country. The garden is spread over 10 acres and also has a section dedicated to the cultivation of fragrant rose varieties.

  5. Day 5: Emerald Lake
    30 minutes (16 km) from Ooty Rose Garden

    Relax by the tranquil Emerald Lake, which is surrounded by tea plantations and mountains. The lake is a popular spot for boating, and visitors can take a ride on one of the many pedal boats or rowboats available.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1.5 hours, INR 20)
  • Pykara Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ooty Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Emerald Lake (2 hours, INR 100 for boating)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 230)

Useful Tips

For those with more time, add a visit to the Ooty Lake, which is a popular spot for boating and offers horse rides. For those with less time, drop the Ooty Rose Garden. Also, note that most attractions close by 6 pm, so plan your day accordingly.

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