Ooty and Kodaikanal Nature 4-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   15 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty Bus Station

   The Ooty Botanical Gardens has over a thousand species of plants, both exotic and indigenous. The garden also houses an Italian-style garden, a serene Japanese garden, and a fossil tree trunk that is believed to be 20 million years old.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (8 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   At 2,637 meters, Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills and one of the best vantage points in Ooty. The view from the peak overlooks the surrounding forests and plains.

3. Day 3: Kodaikanal Lake
   2 hours 45 minutes (180 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Kodaikanal lake is a manmade lake surrounded by beautiful hills and is also the central attraction of Kodaikanal. You can either walk around the lake or take a boat ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills.

4. Day 4: Coakers Walk
   20 minutes (1.3 km) from Kodaikanal Lake

   Coakers Walk is an iconic pedestrian path laid out on the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodaikanal. The walk provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30/person)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10/person)
• Kodaikanal Lake (3-4 hours, INR 34/person boat ride)
• Coakers Walk (1-2 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 74/person

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit the Tea Museum in Ooty or the Pillar Rocks in Kodaikanal. For those with less time, you can skip either Doddabetta Peak or Coakers Walk. Remember to check the opening and closing times of the attractions to help plan your itinerary efficiently.