Ooty Itinerary for June 2023

1. Day 1: Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (3.4 km) from Ooty Lake

   Morning: Start your day with a visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Spread over 22 hectares, you'll find a variety of trees, plants, and flowers from all over the world. The garden also has a fossilized tree that's over 20 million years old!
   
   Afternoon: Take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch in the gardens or head to one of the nearby restaurants for some local cuisine.
   
   Evening: Make sure to catch the colorful fountain show (7:00 pm - 7:45 pm) in the gardens before heading back to your accommodation.

2. Day 2: Doddabetta Peak
   30 minutes (10.5 km) from Botanical Gardens

   Morning: Rise early and make your way to Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest peak in the Nilgiri range at 2,637 meters. Enjoy a hot cup of tea while taking in the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
   
   Afternoon: Head to the nearby Tea Museum to learn about the history and production of tea in the area. You can also sample some delicious tea and purchase some to take home.
   
   Evening: End your day with a visit to the Ooty Lake and enjoy a boat ride on the serene waters surrounded by lush greenery.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the following:

• Pykara Falls
• Sims Park
• Rose Garden

Time and Costs Estimates

• Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 30 per adult)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person + additional fees for boat ride)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 70-100 per person