Family Friendly Foodie Rail Trip in Ooty

Day 1: Botanical Gardens & Ooty Lake

Ooty, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for exploration.
Have breakfast at the hotel itself.
Included in hotel package, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Botanical Gardens

Explore the stunning Botanical Gardens featuring a variety of exotic plants, flowers, and trees. Don't miss the fossil tree that is estimated to be over 20 million years old.
Botanical Gardens is a 10-minute drive from most hotels in Ooty.
INR 30 per person, 2 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Nearby Restaurant

Head to a local restaurant near the Botanical Gardens for a traditional South Indian meal.
There are several restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the Botanical Gardens.
INR 300 per person, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Explore Ooty Lake

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the serene Ooty Lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees and picturesque landscapes.
Ooty Lake is a 15-minute drive from the Botanical Gardens.
INR 200 per person for boating, 1.5 hours

3:30 PM

Free Time & Relaxation

Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling around the lake or relaxing in a nearby cafe.
You can walk back to the Botanical Gardens area for cafes and shopping.
Variable, 2 hours

5:30 PM

Dinner at Hotel

Head back to your hotel for a scrumptious dinner and unwind after a day of exploring.
Have dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Included in hotel package, 1 hour
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Day 2: Rose Garden & Doddabetta Peak

Ooty, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a filling breakfast at your hotel to prepare for a day of sightseeing.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Included in hotel package, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Ooty Rose Garden

Explore the beautiful Ooty Rose Garden, home to thousands of rose varieties and other floral gems.
Ooty Rose Garden is a short 5-minute drive from most hotels in Ooty.
INR 30 per person, 1.5 hours

11:00 AM

Explore Thread Garden

Discover the unique Thread Garden, known for its collection of artificial flowers made from thread. A fascinating display of creativity.
Thread Garden is adjacent to the Rose Garden and can be reached on foot.
INR 20 per person, 1 hour

12:30 PM

Lunch at Local Eatery

Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local eatery near the Rose Garden before heading to Doddabetta Peak.
There are several eateries within walking distance from the Rose Garden.
INR 250 per person, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Visit Doddabetta Peak

Drive to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in Ooty, for panoramic views of the Nilgiris. Don't forget your camera!
Doddabetta Peak is a 30-minute drive from the Rose Garden area.
INR 10 per person, 2 hours

4:30 PM

Free Time & Shopping

Spend the late afternoon shopping for souvenirs or relaxing in a local tea stall while enjoying the views.
You can find several souvenir shops near Doddabetta Peak.
Variable, 2 hours

6:30 PM

Dinner at Hotel

Return to your hotel for a delightful dinner and share stories of your day's adventures.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Included in hotel package, 1 hour
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