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Ooty 2-Day Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Botanical Garden and Doddabetta Peak
    20 minutes (5.5 km) from Ooty Railway Station

    Start your day at the Government Botanical Garden, a sprawling garden that spans 55 acres. The garden is home to thousands of plant species, including a fossilized tree that is over 20 million years old. After exploring the garden, head to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, and on a clear day, you may even be able to see the Mysore plateau.

  2. Day 2: Ooty Lake and Emerald Lake
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Doddabetta Peak

    Today, start your day at Ooty Lake, a man-made lake surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees. You can take a boat ride on the lake or enjoy a picnic on its banks. Next, head to Emerald Lake, a serene lake that is perfect for a peaceful walk or a picnic. The lake is surrounded by tea plantations, and you can take a guided tour of the tea factory to learn more about the tea-making process.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, 10 INR)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, 10 INR)
  • Emerald Lake (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 120 INR
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