7-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Ooty Lake

   Take a stroll through this beautiful garden full of exotic plants, flowers, and trees.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   20 minutes (5.1 miles) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   Hike to the top of the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Range with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

3. Day 3: Avalanche Lake
   1 hour (12.6 miles) from Doddabetta Peak

   Enjoy a relaxing time by the emerald lake amidst serene landscapes and waterfalls.

4. Day 4: Thread Garden
   20 minutes (4.2 miles) from Avalanche Lake

   Marvel at the intricately crafted flower exhibits made entirely of thread at this unique attraction.

5. Day 5: Ooty Rose Garden
   30 minutes (7.8 miles) from Thread Garden

   Take a peaceful walk through a garden featuring 20,000+ rose shrubs and vibrant flowers.

6. Day 6: Pykara Falls
   40 minutes (11.8 miles) from Ooty Rose Garden

   Relish in the calming sound of water flowing and experience a picnic amidst gurgling streams and the lush forest.

7. Day 7: St. Stephen's Church
   40 minutes (11 miles) from Pykara Falls

   Visit Ooty's oldest church, built in the 19th century with Gothic-style architecture and intricate stained glass windows.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ooty Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, Free)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Avalanche Lake (4-5 hours, INR 1500 per vehicle)
• Thread Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Ooty Rose Garden (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Pykara Falls (3-4 hours, INR 20 per person)
• St. Stephen's Church (1-2 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 160 for attractions and INR 1500 for transportation

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the nearby Sim's Park or Elk Hill Murugan Temple. If you have less time, consider skipping the Thread Garden or St. Stephen's Church.