Budget-Friendly Family Day Out in Ooty

Day 1: Family Fun in Ooty

Ooty, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for a day of exploration in Ooty.
N/A - Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
Included in hotel cost, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Ooty Botanical Gardens

Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Ooty Botanical Gardens, home to a variety of exotic plant species and colourful flowers.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride from your hotel to the gardens.
₹30 per adult, ₹15 per child, 1-2 hours

11:00 AM

Ooty Lake

Head to Ooty Lake for some family-friendly activities such as boating and horse riding. Enjoy the serene surroundings and create some wonderful memories.
You can walk to Ooty Lake from the Botanical Gardens or take a quick auto-rickshaw ride.
Boating - ₹200 per paddle boat (30 mins), Horse riding - ₹100 per person (15 mins), 2-3 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Eatery

Grab a budget-friendly lunch at a local eatery to experience authentic South Indian cuisine.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to a nearby restaurant.
Approximately ₹200 per person, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Doddabetta Peak

Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains, for breathtaking panoramic views of Ooty and its surroundings. Capture some amazing family photos against the backdrop of the scenic landscape.
Take a local bus or hire a taxi to reach Doddabetta Peak from the city centre.
Entry fee - ₹10 per person, 1-2 hours

5:00 PM

Shopping at Tibetan Market

Wind down your day with some souvenir shopping at the Tibetan Market in Ooty. Browse through a variety of handicrafts, woollen clothing, and souvenirs to take a piece of Ooty back home with you.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to the Tibetan Market.
As per your budget, 1 hour

6:00 PM

Dinner at Local Restaurant

End your day with a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, sampling more of the region's culinary delights before heading back to your accommodation.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
Approximately ₹300 per person, 1 hour
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