Ooty Honeymoon Itinerary

  1. 9:00 AM: Rose Garden
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Ooty bus stop

    Stroll through the Rose Garden, admiring over 20,000 varieties of roses, and enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The garden has several benches and vistas where you can sit and take in the beauty. A perfect spot for a romantic start to your day.

  2. 11:00 AM: Ooty Lake
    20 minutes (4.3 km) from Rose Garden

    Ooty Lake is an artificial lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees and shrubs. Rent a paddle boat or motorboat and enjoy the serene lake while taking in the majestic hills around. You can also indulge in a picnic on its shores, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance together.

  3. 1:00 PM: Shinkows
    10 minutes (2.1 km) from Ooty Lake

    Located in the heart of Ooty, Shinkows is a must-visit restaurant known for their delicious Chinese and Tibetan cuisine. The restaurant's interiors have an Asian touch, and the ambiance takes you to the Far East. They offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and are well-known for their noodles, momos, and authentic dishes.

  4. 3:00 PM: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Shinkows

    Spread over 55 acres, the Ooty Botanical Gardens are perfect for a romantic stroll. The gardens have a vast collection of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. Take a walk through the Italian garden, Toda Hill, and the Fern House. There is a cute little nursery where you can buy plants and exotic seeds as mementos of your honeymoon.

  5. 5:00 PM: Doddabetta Peak
    15 minutes (7.2 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Doddabetta Peak is situated at an altitude of 8,650 feet, making it the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains. The breathtaking views of the surroundings and the valley below are worth the climb. The peak also has a Telescope House, where you can view the beautiful scenery. You will cherish the moments spent here, and the memories will last forever.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Rose Garden (1 hour, Free)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, Boating: INR 440 per person)
  • Shinkows (1.5 hours, Lunch: INR 800)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, Telescope House: INR 10 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1420/-

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Pykara Lake, Botanical Research Institute of India, and St. Stephen's Church. If you have less time, you can skip Shinkows, or reduce the time spent at Ooty Botanical Gardens.

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