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6-Day Ooty Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Garden
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Ooty Bus Stand

    Start your trip with a visit to the famous Botanical Garden that covers an area of 22 hectares. You can explore more than 650 species of plants, shrubs, ferns, trees and more. You can also spend a pleasant afternoon at the garden by having a picnic. In the evening, take a stroll around the garden and enjoy the pleasant weather.

  2. Day 2: Ooty Lake
    20 minutes (2.7 miles) from Ooty Botanical Garden

    Visit the beautiful Ooty Lake for a perfect morning. You can go boating and enjoy the serene environment. Later, you can visit the Deer Park, located adjacent to the lake. In the afternoon, you can explore the nearby shops to buy souvenirs.

  3. Day 3: Dodabetta Peak
    30 minutes (5.5 miles) from Ooty Lake

    Start early morning and visit the highest peak of the Nilgiris, the Dodabetta Peak. You can catch a mesmerizing view of the valley from the top. Afternoon, explore the tea estates and factories at the foothills of the peak.

  4. Day 4: Pykara Waterfalls
    40 minutes (14 miles) from Dodabetta Peak

    Start your day with a visit to the Pykara Waterfalls, situated in the Pykara village. The waterfall offers an enchanting view and is a perfect place for taking pictures. In the afternoon, visit the Pykara Lake and enjoy a boat ride.

  5. Day 5: Avalanche Lake
    1 hour 20 minutes (25 miles) from Pykara Waterfalls

    Visit the Avalanche Lake in the morning. The lake offers a peaceful environment and beautiful scenery. You can also go for trekking and camping here. In the evening, you can enjoy a bonfire and stargaze.

  6. Day 6: Rose Garden
    30 minutes (4.7 miles) from Avalanche Lake

    End your trip by visiting the Rose Garden, which houses more than 20,000 varieties of roses. You can also find a variety of other flowers including marigold, dahlia, petunia and more. Spend your afternoon here by having a picnic and taking pictures.

Recommendations

If you are a nature enthusiast, you can consider visiting the Mudumalai National Park and the Sim's Park. If you are looking for a side trip, you can visit the nearby hill stations like Coonoor and Kotagiri. To maximize your fun, you can try the local cuisine such as dosa, idli, vada, uttapam, and biryani. Make sure to try the famous Ooty chocolates and tea.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ooty Lake (3 hours, INR 10-20 for entry and INR 130-200 for boating)
  • Dodabetta Peak (3 hours, INR 10)
  • Pykara Waterfalls (2 hours, INR 15-20)
  • Avalanche Lake (4 hours, INR 1500-2000 for trekking and camping)
  • Rose Garden (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1745-2220
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