Family-Friendly 3-Day Coimbatore and Ooty Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gass Forest Museum
    17 minutes (5.2 km) from Coimbatore Junction

    Gass Forest Museum is a great place to start your exploration of Coimbatore, especially if you're interested in learning about the local flora and fauna. This museum has a vast collection of preserved animals and plants, and it also has interactive exhibits that are fun for the whole family. Make sure to check out their butterfly and reptile exhibit as well!

  2. Day 1: Kovai Kondattam
    18 minutes (7.8 km) from Gass Forest Museum

    Kovai Kondattam is a perfect spot for families to enjoy a day of water and amusement park fun. The park features water rides, a wave pool, and plenty of outdoor activities. The park also has an indoor gaming zone with video games, and it’s an excellent escape from the sweltering heat of Coimbatore!

  3. Day 2: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    3 hours 22 minutes (89.8 km) from Kovai Kondattam

    Ooty Botanical Gardens is one of Ooty's most popular tourist destinations and is home to a variety of rare and exotic plants, including the famous fossilized tree. The garden is great for groups of all ages, and you can take a relaxing stroll through the winding paths while surrounded by stunning flowers and trees.

  4. Day 2: Ooty Lake
    10 minutes (2.7 km) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Ooty Lake is a peaceful lake surrounded by green hills. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with the family and take in the tranquility of the surroundings. You can also take a horse ride around the lake and enjoy some lovely snacks from the food counters located nearby.

  5. Day 3: Ooty Rose Garden
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Ooty Lake

    Ooty Rose Garden is an idyllic place for families to enjoy a relaxing morning or afternoon. The garden has a vast collection of roses, and it’s a great place to learn about the different types of roses that grow in the area. In addition to the roses, the garden also has a small greenhouse where visitors can check out tropical plants, and a playground for children.

  6. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
    37 minutes (10.3 km) from Ooty Rose Garden

    Doddabetta Peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains, and the view from the top is breathtaking. There's a telescope house at the peak, which you can use to get a closer look at the surrounding area. You can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the cafe near the peak.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gass Forest Museum (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Kovai Kondattam (4-5 hours, INR 750 per person)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person for boat ride)
  • Ooty Rose Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 860 per person

Useful Tips

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Wax World Museum and Ketti Valley View Point in Ooty. If you have less time, skip the Doddabetta Peak and take a visit to the Stone House Government Museum located in Coimbatore, which has a great collection of tribal artifacts and historical items.

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