5-Day Itinerary for Foodies: Munnar, Ooty, Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Munnar
    4 hours (79 miles) from Cochin

    Start your trip in Munnar, a hill station known for its tea gardens and breathtaking views. Visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about tea production and the history of the tea industry in Munnar. Take a stroll through the lush tea plantations and try some locally-grown tea. For dinner, head to Saravana Bhavan for some authentic South Indian cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    7 hours (158 miles) from Munnar

    Travel to the charming town of Ooty, known for its stunning botanical gardens and scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Start your day with breakfast at the Boarding House Dam, known for its delicious English breakfast. Spend the day at Doddabetta Peak for stunning views of the surrounding landscape. For dinner, try some local cuisine at Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Ooty
    1 hour (25 miles) from Ooty

    Today, explore the nearby tea plantations at Coonoor. Visit the beautiful SIMS Park, known for its stunning flower exhibitions. Have lunch at La Belle Vie, a cozy French café known for its desserts and pastries. Spend the evening shopping for souvenirs at the Upper Bhavani Lake. For dinner, head to the highly-rated Earls Secret for some Continental cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
    9 hours (230 miles) from Ooty

    Travel to the charming hill station of Kodaikanal. Start your day with a hot breakfast at Potluck Cafe, known for its delicious homemade food. Spend the day at the Bryant Park, famous for its spectacular flower shows. Visit the Kodaikanal Lake for some boating and stunning views. For dinner, head to the Tibetan Brothers Restaurant for some authentic Tibetan cuisine.

  5. Day 5: Kodaikanal
    1.5 hours (37 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Today, visit the nearby town of Batlagundu known for its authentic South Indian food. Try some of the delicious food at Raghavendra Cafe and Prabhu Mess, famous for its traditional dishes. In the evening, visit the Berijam Lake for some stunning views. End your trip with dinner at Cloud Street, known for its amazing Continental cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 150)
  • Saravana Bhavan (1-2 hours, INR 500)
  • Boarding House Dam (1-2 hours, INR 500)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant (1-2 hours, INR 700)
  • Coonoor (2-3 hours, INR 500)
  • SIMS Park (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • La Belle Vie (1-2 hours, INR 200)
  • Upper Bhavani Lake (1-2 hours, INR 100)
  • Earls Secret (1-2 hours, INR 800)
  • Potluck Cafe (1-2 hours, INR 400)
  • Bryant Park (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (1-2 hours, INR 150)
  • Tibetan Brothers Restaurant (1-2 hours, INR 600)
  • Raghavendra Cafe (1-2 hours, INR 300)
  • Prabhu Mess (1-2 hours, INR 200)
  • Berijam Lake (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Cloud Street (1-2 hours, INR 700)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5,680

Useful Tips

If you have more time, spend an extra day in Munnar and visit the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate for some stunning views of the sunrise. If you have less time, skip the trip to Batlagundu and spend more time exploring Kodaikanal.

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