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7 Day Itinerary

Planning a 7-day trip to Ooty? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Government Botanical Garden, Government Rose Garden, Ooty Lake and Doddabetta Peak, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

◷7 days / 6 nights
📍Ooty, Tamil Nadu
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Government Botanical Garden
Government Rose Garden
Ooty Lake
Doddabetta Peak
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Your 7-day Ooty plan

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

UNESCO World Heritage rack railway climbing to Ooty through the Nilgiri hills.

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Government Botanical Garden

Terraced 19th-century botanical garden with lawns, rare trees and a fossil tree trunk.

Daytime hours Entry ticket charged View on map
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Government Rose Garden

Large terraced rose garden on Elk Hill with thousands of rose varieties.

Daytime hours Entry ticket charged View on map
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Ooty Lake

Artificial lake in the heart of Ooty popular for boating.

Boating during daytime hours Entry/boating charged View on map
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Doddabetta Peak

The highest peak in the Nilgiris, with a telescope house and sweeping views.

Daytime Nominal entry; telescope charged View on map
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Pykara Lake & Falls

Scenic lake and waterfall amid shola forest and grassland, popular for boating.

Daytime (boating hours vary) Entry/boating charged View on map
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Trip overview

Duration7 days / 6 nights
DestinationOoty, Tamil Nadu
Best time to visitRoughly October to June, with cool, misty weather. Summer (April–June) is popular but crowded; the monsoon brings rain. The Flower Show is usually held in May.

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