Exploring Ooty and Coonor in 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Ooty Lake
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

    Start your trip by unwinding at the serene Ooty Lake that stretches over 2.5 km offering boating and fishing facilities. The lake has a garden and a mini-train ride for children. As you spend the afternoon leisurely, take a bite of the crispy local savory, ulli vada.

  2. Day 2: Dodabetta Peak & Tea Factory
    25 minutes (8.7 km) from Ooty Lake

    Witness the lush greenery of the tea plantations as you head to the Dodabetta Peak in the morning, the highest point in Ooty offering a panoramic view of the town. Visit the Doddabetta Tea Factory & Museum to learn about the tea making process and buy some organic tea. Post that, explore the nearby St. Catherine’s falls and snack on steaming hot local vadais and samosas.

  3. Day 3: Sim’s Park & Lamb’s Rock
    50 minutes (20.6 km) from Dodabetta Peak & Tea Factory

    Begin Day 3 by visiting the Sim's Park in Coonoor, sprawling over 12 hectares and home to a vast array of flora. Have a hearty breakfast consisting of Coonoor’s chai and bun/brinji rice from local eateries. Later, catch the scenic beauty and breathtaking views at Lamb's Rock, a natural cliff situated in the Nilgiri Mountains. End your trip by indulging in some locally produced jams and honey.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 for entrance fee and INR 150-200 for boating)
  • Dodabetta Peak (2-3 hours, INR 10 entrance fee)
  • Doddabetta Tea Factory & Museum (1-2 hours, INR 100-150 for a factory tour and INR 200-500 for tea)
  • St. Catherine’s Falls (1-2 hours, INR 50 entrance fee)
  • Sim's Park (1-2 hours, INR 30 entrance fee)
  • Lamb's Rock (2-3 hours, INR 10 entrance fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 500-1000/person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, explore the toy train ride to Coonoor, visit the chocolate museum for delicious handmade chocolates. Those with less time can avoid Lamb’s rock.

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