Ooty and Connor: A 2-Day Tour

  1. Day 1: Tea Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, and Ooty Lake
    Starting point: Ooty
    Time and distance from last stop: 10 minutes (2.9 km)

    The famous tea gardens in Ooty are a beautiful place to begin your tour. These gardens are surrounded by misty landscapes and are known for their unique taste of tea leaves. Next, visit the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at an altitude of 2,623 meters above sea level. The peak is an ideal spot for nature lovers and bird watchers, and it provides a panoramic view of the entire Nilgiri range. Finally, visit the Ooty Lake, which is a beautiful artificial lake situated in the heart of the city. Take a boat ride around the lake or enjoy a lakeside picnic with your loved ones.

  2. Day 2: Lamb's Rock, Sim's Park, and Heritage Train Ride
    Starting point: Connor
    Time and distance from last stop: 20 minutes (8 km)

    Start your day with a visit to the Lamb's Rock, which is a popular viewpoint that offers a panoramic view of the Coonoor valley. This viewpoint is named after Captain Lamb, who was instrumental in finding this exquisite location. Then, visit the Sim's Park, which is a beautiful botanical garden that is home to a wide variety of plants and trees. Finally, take a ride on the famous Heritage Train, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The train starts from Coonoor and goes through several tunnels, bridges, and lush forests before reaching Ooty.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Tea Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Lamb's Rock (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Sim's Park (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person, extra INR 10 for camera)
  • Heritage Train Ride (2-3 hours, INR 205 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 310 per person

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can add the Botanical Garden in Ooty, which is a beautiful garden that boasts of a wide variety of plants and trees. If you have less time, you can skip the Ooty Lake or the Sim's Park. Make sure to carry comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses as the weather can be unpredictable. Also, remember to check the opening and closing times of each attraction to avoid any disappointment.

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