Family-Friendly 3-Day Bangalore to Ooty Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Enjoy the Scenic Drive to Ooty
    Starting Point: Bangalore
    Estimated Time and Distance from Previous Destination: 4 hours (150 km) from Bangalore Palace

    Depart early to avoid traffic and enjoy the scenic drive to Ooty. Stop at Bandipur National Park to see a variety of wildlife. Once in Ooty, visit Doddabetta Peak for breathtaking views of the Nilgiri Mountains. End the day with a visit to Ooty Botanical Gardens to view a wide variety of exotic plants and flowers.

  2. Day 2: Explore the Natural Beauty of Ooty
    Starting Point: Ooty Botanical Gardens
    Estimated Time and Distance from Previous Destination: 15 minutes (3.2 km) from Rose Garden

    Begin the day with a visit to the Rose Garden, where you can see over 20,000 varieties of roses in bloom. Next, head to the Ooty Lake for a peaceful boat ride. Afterward, take a picturesque Toy Train ride through the mountains. End the day with a visit to the Pykara Waterfall, where you can relax and take in the natural beauty of the area.

  3. Day 3: Learn about Local Tea Production and Culture
    Starting Point: Pykara Waterfall
    Estimated Time and Distance from Previous Destination: 1 hour (30 km) from Tea Factory and Museum

    Begin the day with a visit to the Tea Factory and Museum to learn about the history of tea production in the area. Next, visit Dolphin's Nose, a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Catherine Falls. Finally, take a walk through the charming Cairn Hill Reserve Forest, where you can see a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bandipur National Park (2 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 15 per person for boat ride)
  • Toy Train (2 hours, INR 285 per person)
  • Pykara Waterfall (1-2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Tea Factory and Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1-2 hours, INR 5 per person)
  • Cairn Hill Reserve Forest (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 705 per person
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