Two-Day Itinerary for Ooty

  1. Day 1: Government Botanical Garden
    10 minutes (3 km) from Ooty Bus Terminus

    The Government Botanical Garden is a peaceful and picturesque garden covering an area of ​​22 hectares. Established in the 19th century, the garden houses a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees, including a rock garden, a fern house, and an Italian garden. The garden is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, and it is a popular spot for picnics.

  2. Day 1: Ooty Lake
    10 minutes (2.3 km) from Government Botanical Garden

    Ooty Lake is a man-made lake that was built in the 19th century. The lake spans an area of ​​65 acres and is surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Visitors can enjoy boating on the lake or take a leisurely stroll along the pathway around it. There are also horseback riding and a toy train ride that goes around the lake.

  3. Day 1: Tea Factory and Museum
    25 minutes (6 km) from Ooty Lake

    The Tea Factory and Museum is an interesting place to learn about the history and process of tea-making in Ooty. Visitors can take a tour of the factory and see the tea-making process in action. There is also a museum that displays old photographs and equipment used in tea-making. At the end of the tour, visitors can taste a variety of teas produced in the factory.

  4. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
    30 minutes (10 km) from Ooty Bus Terminus

    Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiris mountain range, standing at an altitude of 2,637 meters. The peak offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valley. There is also a telescope house at the top that provides a closer look at the surroundings. The peak is a popular spot for trekking and bird watching.

  5. Day 2: Pykara Waterfalls
    45 minutes (20 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Pykara Waterfalls is a scenic waterfall that is surrounded by dense forests and green hills. Visitors can enjoy a boat ride in the Pykara Lake, which is fed by the waterfall. There is also a forest rest house nearby where visitors can stay and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Government Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, Boating: INR 255 per person for 30 minutes, Toy train: INR 60 per person)
  • Tea Factory and Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for children)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for children, Telescope House: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for children)
  • Pykara Waterfalls (1-2 hours, Boat ride: INR 200 per person for 30 minutes, Forest rest house: INR 1,000 per night)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 590-2,330
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