3-Day Scenic Train Trip Itinerary to Ooty

Day 1: Arrival in Coimbatore

Coimbatore, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel featuring local delicacies such as Idli, Sambar, and chutney to kickstart your day.
Hotel (Coimbatore) to Coimbatore Railway Station
INR300, 1 hour

9:30AM

Train to Ooty

Board the scenic train from Coimbatore to Ooty, as the train winds through stunning landscapes filled with lush greenery and tea plantations.
Coimbatore Railway Station to Ooty Railway Station
INR800, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Place of Views

Indulge in a delightful lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the hills, enjoying dishes like Biryani or Paneer Butter Masala.
Ooty Railway Station to Place of Views
INR600, 1 hour

2:30PM

Visit Botanical Gardens

Stroll through the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which showcases a variety of flora and offers a peaceful respite.
Place of Views to Botanical Gardens
INR100, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Ooty Lake

Spend some leisure time boating in Ooty Lake, surrounded by scenic hills and gardens, a perfect opportunity for photos.
Botanical Gardens to Ooty Lake
INR250, 2 hours

6:30PM

Dinner at the Clifftop

Enjoy dinner at a cliffside restaurant, sampling regional dishes such as Dosa and vada while enjoying the sunset over the hills.
Ooty Lake to Clifftop Restaurant
INR800, 1 hour
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Day 2: Exploring Ooty

Ooty, India

8:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, enjoying fresh fruits and local specialties like Upma.
Hotel (Ooty) to Train Station
INR300, 1 hour

10:00AM

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway, taking a short ride to Coonoor with views of tea gardens and mountains.
Ooty to Coonoor
INR700, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Coonoor

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a quaint cafe in Coonoor, perhaps trying out their famous Nilgiri tea and snacks.
Coonoor Railway Cafe
INR500, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Explore Tea Gardens

Visit the stunning tea gardens of Coonoor, taking in the sights and learning about tea production.
Coonoor Railway Cafe to Tea Gardens
Free, 2 hours

4:00PM

Return to Ooty via Train

Take the train back to Ooty, enjoying the evening views and the refreshing mountain air.
Coonoor to Ooty Railway Station
INR700, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Shinkows

Savour dinner at Shinkows, famed for its Chinese cuisine in Ooty, indulging in delicious Singapore noodles and Manchurian.
Ooty Railway Station to Shinkows
INR700, 1 hour
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Day 3: Ooty to Coimbatore

Ooty, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy your last breakfast in Ooty, filled with wholesome South Indian options to fuel your journey.
Hotel (Ooty) to Ooty Railway Station
INR300, 1 hour

9:30AM

Train to Coimbatore

Board the train back to Coimbatore, soaking in the last bits of beautiful hill station scenery during the journey.
Ooty Railway Station to Coimbatore Railway Station
INR800, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Hari Bhavan

End your trip with a traditional South Indian meal at Hari Bhavan, relishing in dishes like Chettinad Chicken Curry with rice.
Coimbatore Railway Station to Hari Bhavan
INR700, 1 hour

2:30PM

Shopping at RS Puram

Spend your afternoon shopping at RS Puram, looking for local handicrafts and souvenirs to remember your trip.
Hari Bhavan to RS Puram
Free - Variable, 2 hours

5:00PM

Evening Tea at Cafe Coffee Day

Finish your day relaxing over a cup of tea or coffee at Cafe Coffee Day, reminiscing about your Ooty adventures.
RS Puram to Cafe Coffee Day
INR200, 1 hour
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