Discovering Ooty in 2 days

  1. Day 1: Exploring Ooty Town
    8:00 AM - Check-In at the hotel
    9:00 AM - Doddabetta Peak
    12:00 PM - Rose Garden
    2:00 PM - Ooty Botanical Garden
    5:00 PM - Ooty Lake
    6:00 PM - Tea Factory

    Begin your day with a visit to the highest peak in the Nilgiri range, the Doddabetta Peak, which offers stunning views of the surrounding tea plantations and nearby hills. After this, head to the Rose Garden, which boasts of a collection of over 20,000 varieties of roses. After lunch, visit the Ooty Botanical Garden, which is spread over 22 hectares and features a stunning collection of rare plants and ferns. After this, head to the Ooty Lake, which is a great place for a boat ride or to relax by the lake. End your day by visiting a tea factory to see how tea is processed.

  2. Day 2: Day trip to Coonoor
    8:00 AM - Pick up from hotel
    9:30 AM - Sim's Park
    11:30 AM - Dolphin's Nose
    1:00 PM - Lunch
    2:00 PM - Tea Plantations
    4:00 PM - Heritage Train Ride

    On your second day, take a day trip to Coonoor, a neighbouring town. Start your day by visiting Sim's Park, which is known for its unique collection of plants, shrubs, and trees. Next, head to Dolphin's Nose, a popular viewpoint that offers sweeping views of the hills and valleys. After lunch, visit the nearby tea plantations, where you can stroll around and even pick tea leaves. End your day with an unforgettable experience on the famous Heritage Train Ride, which takes you through beautiful tea estates and stunning landscapes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Ooty Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ooty Lake (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Tea Factory (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Sim's Park (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Tea Plantations (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Heritage Train Ride (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 550-650

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other nearby towns like Kotagiri and Avalanche. Avalanche Lake is known for its scenic beauty and is great for trekking. If you have less time, you can skip some of the attractions in Ooty town. The Tea Factory and Ooty Botanical Garden are two highly recommended places to visit. However, if you are a nature lover, the Doddabetta Peak and the Rose Garden is not to be missed.

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