One Day Itinerary for Ooty and Coonoor: An Enchanting Hill Station Escape

Day 1: Enchanting Hill Stations

Ooty, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at The Savoy Hotel

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at The Savoy Hotel, known for its colonial charm and sumptuous multi-cuisine options.
Located within Ooty, The Savoy Hotel is just a short walk from many central accommodations.
INR 600, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Ooty Lake

Stroll around Ooty Lake and enjoy a boat ride, surrounded by stunning greenery and various flora.
Drive or take a rickshaw from The Savoy Hotel to Ooty Lake, about 2.5 km, a 10-minute ride.
INR 200, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Travel to Coonoor

Take a charming toy train from Ooty to Coonoor, which offers breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills.
Board the toy train at Ooty Railway Station; the train departure is around 11:15 AM.
INR 50, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at The Culinarium

Enjoy a delightful lunch at The Culinarium, renowned for its organic ingredients and cozy atmosphere.
Located a short walk from Coonoor Railway Station, about 1 km, roughly a 15-minute walk.
INR 700, 1 hour

1:30PM

Explore Sim's Park

Visit Sim's Park, a beautifully landscaped park with diverse flora and well-maintained walking paths.
From The Culinarium, it's about a 10-minute walk to the park entrance.
INR 30, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Lamb's Rock

Travel to Lamb's Rock for extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding hills and tea plantations.
Hire a local taxi from Sim's Park, around 7 km away, which takes approximately 20 minutes.
INR 100, 1 hour

4:00PM

Return to Ooty

After soaking in the views, return to Ooty by taxi, reflecting on the idyllic landscapes of Coonoor.
Hire a taxi from Lamb's Rock back to Ooty, roughly a 45-minute drive.
INR 500, 45 minutes

5:00PM

Visit the Botanical Gardens

Spend the late afternoon exploring the renowned Botanical Gardens, home to a vibrant variety of exotic and native plants.
The Gardens are about 2.5 km from Ooty city center, reachable by a taxi or walk.
INR 50, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Nahar's Sidewalk Cafe

Savor a delicious dinner at Nahar's Sidewalk Cafe, which offers both local and international cuisines in a friendly ambiance.
Located near the Ooty Lake, just a 5-minute taxi ride from the Botanical Gardens.
INR 700, 1.5 hours
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