7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Ooty

1. Day 1: Government Rose Garden
   5 minutes (1.5 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Explore the largest rose garden in India, with over 20,000 varieties of roses.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   40 minutes (9 km) from Government Rose Garden

   Hike or drive to the highest peak in Tamil Nadu for breathtaking views of the Nilgiri Mountains.

3. Day 3: Tea Factory Visit
   20 minutes (7 km) from Doddabetta Peak

   Learn about the process of tea production and sample various types at the Ooty Tea Factory.

4. Day 4: Pykara Lake and Waterfalls
   1 hour and 10 minutes (20 km) from Tea Factory Visit

   Cruise on the serene Pykara Lake and enjoy the majestic waterfalls nearby.

5. Day 5: Avalanche Lake
   1 hour and 15 minutes (25 km) from Pykara Lake and Waterfalls

   Take a scenic trek or jeep ride to reach this untouched lake surrounded by misty hills.

6. Day 6: Thread Garden
   25 minutes (5 km) from Avalanche Lake

   Marvel at the stunning flower arrangements made entirely with thread in this unique indoor garden.

7. Day 7: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   15 minutes (3 km) from Thread Garden

   End the trip with a relaxing stroll through the 160-year-old gardens featuring a diverse collection of plants and trees.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Government Rose Garden (1-2 hours, Free)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, Rs. 10 per person entry fee)
• Tea Factory Visit (1-2 hours, Free)
• Pykara Lake and Waterfalls (2-3 hours, Rs. 5 per person entry fee and additional charges for boating and waterfall visit)
• Avalanche Lake (3-4 hours, Free but charges for jeep ride or guide)
• Thread Garden (1-2 hours, Rs. 30 per person entry fee)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, Rs. 50 per person entry fee)
• Total Estimated Cost: Rs. 95 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, take a toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor to visit the Sim's Park and Lamb's Rock. For less time, combine the Tea Factory Visit with the Botanical Gardens and spend less time at each.