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5-Day South India Scenic Escape: Munnar, Ooty, Kodaikanal & Bangalore Tour

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Day 1: Munnar Exploration

Munnar, India on July 30, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Rapsy Restaurant

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast including appam and vegetable stew at this popular local eatery, open from 7:30am to 10:30am.
INR250, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Tea Gardens & Tea Museum

Explore the lush tea plantations and learn about the tea-making process at the Tea Museum, open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. A must-see for tea enthusiasts.
INR150, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan

Enjoy authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine in a comfortable setting. The iconic dosas and thalis here offer a great local taste, open till 3:00pm.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Eravikulam National Park visit

Visit the park known for the Nilgiri Tahr and stunning hill views; open from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Ideal for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts.
INR200, 3h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Annamalai International

Experience a mix of Indian and international dishes in a cozy setting. Open from 7:00pm to 10:30pm.
INR600, 1h0m

Day 2: Munnar to Ooty

Munnar to Ooty, India on July 31, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before the road trip to Ooty, preparing for a comfortable journey through scenic routes.
Included, 0h30m

7:30am

Drive from Munnar to Ooty

Begin a picturesque 5-hour drive covering about 125 km through the Western Ghats mountains, allowing for pit stops for photos and refreshments.
INR3500 (private taxi), 5h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant, Ooty

Post arrival, enjoy delicious Chinese food specialties in one of the oldest popular restaurants in Ooty, open till 3:30pm.
INR400, 1h0m

2:30pm

Botanical Gardens Visit

Discover a vibrant collection of exotic and indigenous plants in the Ooty Botanical Gardens, open from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
INR30, 1h30m

4:30pm

Ooty Lake Boating

Enjoy paddle boating at the scenic Ooty Lake which closes at 6:00pm, a refreshing way to unwind.
INR150, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Savor a blend of Indian and Continental cuisine in a charming colonial ambiance, open 7:00pm to 10:30pm.
INR700, 1h30m

Day 3: Ooty to Kodaikanal

Ooty to Kodaikanal, India on August 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel in Ooty

Eat a delicious breakfast featuring South Indian classics before departing for Kodaikanal.
Included, 0h45m

8:30am

Drive from Ooty to Kodaikanal

Take a scenic 6-hour drive covering approximately 125 km via scenic Western Ghats with minor breaks en route.
INR3500 (private taxi), 6h0m

2:30pm

Lunch at Pastry Corner, Kodaikanal

Enjoy fresh pastries and light meals in this cosy café, perfect for a light lunch upon arrival.
INR250, 0h45m

3:30pm

Kodaikanal Lake Walk & Boating

Relax with a leisurely walk or paddle boat ride on the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, open till sunset.
INR120, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at The Royal Tibet

Relish authentic Tibetan cuisine including momos and thukpa in a warm ambiance, open 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 4: Kodaikanal Sightseeing

Kodaikanal, India on August 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Astoria Veg Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian breakfast featuring dosas and idlis, the place opens at 7:30am.
INR200, 0h45m

9:00am

Coaker's Walk

Start the day with a stroll along this scenic walkway with panoramic views of the valleys and hills, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

10:30am

Bryant Park Visit

Explore colorful flowerbeds and botanical wonders at Bryant Park, open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
INR20, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Ten Degrees

Dine at Ten Degrees offering fusion cuisine and great coffee in Kodaikanal, open till 3:00pm.
INR400, 1h0m

2:00pm

Pillar Rocks Visit

Visit these iconic rock formations with spectacular views, located 8 km from the town, open all day.
INR20, 1h0m

4:00pm

Silver Cascade Falls

Stop by the beautiful waterfall en route back to town, perfect for photo opportunities. Open all day.
Free, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Carlton Hotel

Enjoy a relaxing dinner with multi-cuisine dishes in this popular hotel restaurant, open till 10:00pm.
INR700, 1h0m

Day 5: Kodaikanal to Bangalore

Kodaikanal to Bangalore, India on August 3, 2025

6:30am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Have a quick breakfast before the long drive to Bangalore.
Included, 0h30m

7:00am

Drive to Bangalore

Embark on a 8-hour approximately 460 km drive from Kodaikanal to Bangalore with stops for refreshments.
INR4500 (private taxi), 8h0m

3:00pm

Lunch at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms), Bangalore

Experience classic Bangalore vegetarian meals including the famous rava idli, open till 4:30pm.
INR350, 1h0m

4:30pm

Visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens

Explore the famous botanical gardens that showcase a variety of flora and glasshouse, open till 7:00pm.
INR20, 1h30m

6:30pm

Bangalore Palace

Tour the historic Bangalore Palace with its Tudor-style architecture, open till 7:00pm (last entry 6:30pm).
INR230, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Karavalli

Indulge in authentic coastal Karnataka cuisine at this well-known restaurant, open till 11:00pm.
INR800, 1h0m
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