Discover Ooty: A 2-Day Adventure, Nature & Foodie Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Scenic Ooty

Ooty, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Kamath Restaurant

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast, featuring dosas, idlis, and filter coffee at Kamath Restaurant, a local favorite.
Just a 5-minute walk from your hotel.
INR200, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens

Stroll through the lush Ooty Botanical Gardens and admire the vast collection of flowers, trees, and the famous fossilized tree.
Take a 10-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
INR30, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at Shinkow's, known for its delicious manchow soup and kung pao chicken.
A 15-minute taxi ride from the gardens.
INR600, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

Ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Experience a nostalgic journey on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering breathtaking views of mountains and valleys.
Board the train at the Ooty Railway Station, a short 10-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
INR50, 1 hour

3:00PM

Explore Doddabetta Peak

Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri hills, for panoramic views of Ooty and the surrounding hills.
A 30-minute taxi ride from the railway station.
INR10, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Return to Ooty Town

Head back to town and enjoy some leisure time strolling around the local shops.
Take a taxi back, approximately 30 minutes.
INR200, 1 hour

6:30PM

Dinner at The Cliff Top International Cuisine

Savor a delightful dinner with a fusion of local and international dishes while enjoying a stunning sunset view.
A quick 5-minute taxi ride.
INR800, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Nature Adventures & Local Culture

Ooty, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Good Earth

Start your day with organic and healthy breakfast options at Good Earth, offering dishes like avocado toast and homemade granola.
15-minute walk from your hotel.
INR400, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Ooty Lake

Take a peaceful boat ride in Ooty Lake, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery.
A 10-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
INR200, 1 hour

11:00AM

Stroll through the Rose Garden

Wander through the beautiful Rose Garden and enjoy the vibrant colors and fragrant scents of over 20,000 varieties of roses.
Only 15 minutes by taxi from the lake.
INR30, 1.5 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Nahar’s Sidewalk Cafe

Relish a homely meal featuring pasta, pizza, and Indian kneads at this popular cafe.
A short 10-minute walk from the Rose Garden.
INR500, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Visit the Tea Museum

Learn about the history of tea production in the Nilgiri region at the Tea Museum, and grab some fresh tea to take home.
Just a 20-minute taxi ride from the cafe.
INR50, 1 hour

3:30PM

Nature Walk at Nilgiri Mountain

Embark on a guided nature walk at Nilgiri Mountain to discover local flora and fauna and the ecological importance of the region.
About a 30-minute taxi ride from the museum to the starting point of the walk.
INR500, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)

End your day with traditional South Indian thalis, offering a variety of tasty dishes served on a banana leaf.
Return to town, 30 minutes by taxi.
INR300, 1 hour
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