One-day Family Friendly Itinerary for Ooty in June 2023

  1. 9:00AM: Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (2 km) from Ooty Bus Station

    The Botanical Garden in Ooty is a must-visit for those who love nature. It houses over a thousand species of plants, including several rare and exotic ones. A morning stroll here will refresh you with the beauty of nature.

  2. 11:00AM: Doddabetta Peak
    20 minutes (6 km) from Botanical Gardens

    Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the area, and you can enjoy a scenic view of the surrounding hills and valleys from the top. There is a telescope house at the top that provides a close-up view of the landscape. Be ready to capture panoramic vistas.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Quality Restaurant
    30 minutes (9 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Quality Restaurant serves delicious South Indian food and has a cozy ambiance. The restaurant specializes in biryani and other local delicacies. A perfect place to recharge your taste buds.

  4. 2:30PM: Ooty Lake
    15 minutes (5 km) from Quality Restaurant

    Ooty lake is an ideal family destination with options like boating and a toy train ride around the lake. A perfect place for a relaxed afternoon with family and a picnic with a backdrop of the scenic vistas of the surrounding Nilgiri hills.

  5. 4:30PM: Thread Garden
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Ooty Lake

    The Thread Garden is a display of creativity with artificial flowers made from thread. It's a mesmerizing place for those who love handiwork or craft. All the exhibits in the garden are made of threads without any natural or artificial elements. A unique experience to behold.

  6. 6:00PM: Tea Tasting at Mariamman Tea Stall
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Thread Garden

    Tea is one of the most famous beverages in Ooty, and Mariamman Tea Stall serves as the perfect place to taste a variety of teas made locally. The small shop is a favorite among locals for its brewing process and local tea flavors, making it the perfect way to end your day in Ooty.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Lunch at Quality Restaurant (1 hour, INR 400 for two people)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 250 per person for the toy train ride)
  • Thread Garden (30 minutes-1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Tea Tasting at Mariamman Tea Stall (30 minutes, INR 100 for two people)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 910 for two people

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add places like Avalanche Lake, Pykara Falls, or the Western Catchment.

If you have less time, you can skip the Thread Garden and Mariamman Tea Stall.

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