3-Day Foodie Itinerary in Ooty

1. Day 1: Tea Tasting and Chocolate Heaven
   15 minutes (3.5 km) from Ooty Bus Stand

   Start your day with tea tasting at Highfield Tea Factory, one of the oldest tea factories in the region. Taste various teas and learn about the process of tea-making. Next, head to Moddy's Chocolates for their locally made chocolates and fudges.

2. Day 2: A Taste of Ooty
   20 minutes (6.4 km) from Moddy's Chocolates

   Begin your day with a breakfast of local Idlis and Dosas from the famous Hotel Junior Kuppanna. Next, head to Wilkinson's Bakes & Café for some delicious pastries and coffee. For lunch, treat yourself to a traditional South Indian thali meal at Hyderabad Biryani House.

3. Day 3: Market Visit and Fine Dining
   25 minutes (7.2 km) from Hyderabad Biryani House

   Start the day with a visit to the bustling Ooty Municipal Market and explore various local produce, spices and crafts. For lunch, indulge in some authentic Bengali cuisine at the Kurinji Andhra Mess. In the evening, splurge on a fancy dinner at Jade Garden, one of the most famous restaurants in town offering a mix of Chinese and Indian cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Highfield Tea Factory (1 hour, INR 100 per person)
• Moddy's Chocolates (30 min, INR 500 for a box of assorted chocolates and fudges)
• Hotel Junior Kuppanna (1 hour, INR 200-300 per person)
• Wilkinson's Bakes & Café (45 min, INR 400-500 for two people)
• Hyderabad Biryani House (1 hour, INR 400-500 for two people)
• Kurinji Andhra Mess (1 hour, INR 400-500 for two people)
• Jade Garden (2 hours, INR 1500-2000 for two people)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 4500-5500

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can take a detour to visit the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills. You can also add a visit to the Government Rose Garden, which has over 20,000 varieties of roses. For those with less time, you can skip the market visit and go straight to Jade Garden for dinner.