Ooty One-Day Itinerary - May 2023

  1. 9:00AM: Government Botanical Garden
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Ooty Bus Station

    Explore the lush greenery of the Government Botanical Garden, which is spread over 22 hectares & has a terraced layout. The garden features a variety of exotic and indigenous plants. You can spend hours walking around the garden, admiring the flowers and greenery.

  2. 11:00AM: Ooty Lake
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Government Botanical Garden

    Ooty Lake is an artificial lake built-in 1824 and is surrounded by lush green hills. You can enjoy boating, horse riding, and cycling here. The lake is a quiet retreat from the hustle-bustle of the city, and you can spend hours just relaxing here.

  3. 1:00PM: King Star Restaurant
    10 minutes (3.3 km) from Ooty Lake

    King Star is a popular restaurant in Ooty known for its delicious South Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and you should try their biryani and thali. The service is quick, and the food is reasonably priced.

  4. 2:30PM: Doddabetta Peak
    30 minutes (9.8 km) from King Star Restaurant

    Doddabetta Peak is the highest mountain peak in the Nilgiri Hills, at an altitude of 2,637 meters. The view from the peak is breathtaking, and you can see the entire Ooty town from here. The peak is surrounded by dense forests, and you can take a short trek to the top.

  5. 4:30PM: Tea Factory and Museum
    20 minutes (6.8 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    The Tea Factory and Museum is a must-visit place in Ooty, where you can learn about the process of tea-making and see the machinery used. You can also sample different types of tea here and buy some to take home. The factory is closed on Mondays.

  6. 6:00PM: Ooty Rose Garden
    15 minutes (3.2 km) from Tea Factory and Museum

    The Ooty Rose Garden is a beautiful garden with over 20,000 varieties of roses. The garden is spread over 10 acres and is a photographer's delight. You can stroll around the garden, admiring the roses and taking in the fragrance.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, Free)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, Boat ride INR 280-450)
  • King Star Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500 for two)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, Free)
  • Tea Factory and Museum (1 hour, INR 10 entry fee)
  • Ooty Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 30 entry fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 820-1090 for two people
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