Ooty 5-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Ooty Lake

    Discover a vast collection of exotic plants and trees at the Ooty Botanical Gardens, spread over 22 hectares. The garden is home to a beautiful Italian-style garden, a fern house, a bonsai garden, and a variety of colorful flowers. You can spend a peaceful afternoon wandering around the gardens, enjoying the beautiful landscape and the fresh mountain air.

  2. Day 2: Pykara Waterfall and Lake
    30 minutes (20 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Pykara is a serene and tranquil location that offers breathtaking views of the waterfalls and the lake. The waterfall is a popular picnic spot and it's also possible to take a boat ride on the lake. The area is surrounded by lush greenery and it's an ideal place to relax and unwind. Don't forget to take your camera, the scenery is spectacular!

  3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
    30 minutes (9 km) from Pykara Waterfall and Lake

    The Doddabetta Peak is the highest mountain in the Nilgiris, standing at an altitude of 2,637 meters. The peak offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys, along with breathtaking views of the town below. You can reach the peak by road and there's also a telescope house to get a closer look at the scenery.

  4. Day 4: Tea Museum and Factory
    20 minutes (6 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Ooty is famous for its tea plantations and the Tea Museum and Factory is a great place to learn about the history and heritage of tea in the region. The museum showcases the manufacturing process of tea, exhibits the various types of tea and tea-making equipment. Visitors can also sample fresh tea from the factory.

  5. Day 5: Avalanche Lake
    1 hour and 20 minutes (40 km) from Tea Museum and Factory

    The Avalanche Lake is a serene and pristine lake surrounded by lush forests and meadows. The lake is not easily accessible and requires a trek of about 4 km one way. The trek is through beautiful pine forests and you can spot some wildlife along the way. Once you reach the lake, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and have a picnic by the lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
  • Pykara Waterfall and Lake (2-3 hours, free)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, free)
  • Tea Museum and Factory (1-2 hours, INR 10)
  • Avalanche Lake (5-6 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10
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