2-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Ooty and Coimbatore

  1. Day 1: Ooty Botanical Garden and Ooty Lake
    30 mins (10.8 km) from Coimbatore International Airport

    The Ooty Botanical Garden is home to a variety of stunning flowers and plants. The tranquil atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a leisurely stroll with your family. After your visit to the garden, head to Ooty Lake for some fun activities. The lake offers boating, horse riding and cycling, and makes for a great way to spend the afternoon.

  2. Day 1: Government Museum and Art Gallery and Kaviyan Statute
    15 mins (6.2 km) from Ooty Lake

    Head to the Government Museum and Art Gallery to explore the heritage and culture of Tamil Nadu. The museum showcases a diverse selection of artefacts, objects and works of art that depict the history of the region. Next, visit Kaviyan Statute, dedicated to the great Tamil poet Subramanya Bharathi. The statue is located in the heart of Coimbatore and makes for a great photo opportunity.

  3. Day 2: Black Thunder and Marudamalai Temple
    30 mins (15.8 km) from your hotel

    Start your day with a visit to Black Thunder, Asia's no.1 water theme park. This park offers a range of thrilling water rides and slides that will be sure to get your adrenaline pumping. After a few hours of splashing around, head to the serene Marudamalai Temple. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is surrounded by lush green forests. It's the perfect place to unwind and offer your prayers.

  4. Day 2: Gedee Car Museum and Brookefields Mall
    30 mins (15.7 km) from Marudamalai Temple

    The Gedee Car Museum is a paradise for car enthusiasts. This museum houses an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars, and even includes some cars that were used by the Indian Prime Ministers. After a visit to the museum, head to Brookefields Mall for some shopping. The mall has a range of stores, cinema and food outlets that make it a great place for families to spend some quality time together.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ooty Botanical Garden (1 hour, free entry)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, boating prices vary)
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery (1-2 hours, INR 20 for adults, INR 10 for children)
  • Kaviyan Statute (30 mins, free entry)
  • Black Thunder (3-4 hours, INR 1,000 per person)
  • Marudamalai Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Gedee Car Museum (2 hours, INR 100 for adults, INR 50 for children)
  • Brookefields Mall (2-3 hours, prices vary based on activity)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 1,200-1,500

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Dolphin's Nose viewpoint or the Sim's Park in Ooty. If you have less time, you can skip activities like boating and horse riding at Ooty Lake or skip visiting Gedee Car Museum. Also, note that some attractions might be closed on certain days, so it's always a good idea to check ahead of time.

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