One-Day Budget Adventure and Relaxation in Ooty, India

Day 1: Adventure & Nature

Ooty, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Shree Rajendra Prasad Sweets

Start your day with an inexpensive yet filling breakfast at Shree Rajendra Prasad Sweets, where you can enjoy local delicacies such as idlis and poha.
Head east on Commercial Road for about 1 km to reach the sweets shop.
INR150, 1 hour

9:30AM

Explore Ooty Lake

After breakfast, take a short auto-rickshaw ride to Ooty Lake, where you can enjoy a budget-friendly boat ride surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Take a 2 km auto-rickshaw ride south to get to Ooty Lake.
INR100, 1.5 hours

11:30AM

Visit the Botanical Gardens

Next, make your way to the beautiful Ooty Botanical Gardens for a nominal entry fee, offering stunning flowerbeds and plant species to explore.
Walk about 1 km southwest from Ooty Lake to reach the Botanical Gardens.
INR50, 2 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at a Local Diner

Grab an economical lunch at a local diner like Hotel Coonoor, known for its tasty Thalis and affordable rates, providing good value.
Take an auto-rickshaw for 3 km southeast to reach the diner.
INR250, 1 hour

2:30PM

Doddabetta Peak

Post-lunch, catch an auto-rickshaw to Doddabetta Peak, where you can enjoy breathtaking views without spending much.
Travel about 10 km east by auto-rickshaw to reach the peak.
INR50, 2 hours

5:00PM

Return to Ooty and Relax

After exploring, head back to Ooty town using an auto-rickshaw, allowing some time to relax and unwind.
Take an auto-rickshaw back to Ooty town, approximately 10 km.
INR50, 30 minutes

7:00PM

Dinner at Hotel Modern Stores

End your day with dinner at Hotel Modern Stores, a favorite for tasty, budget-friendly Indian dishes in a casual setting.
Walk 1 km from your accommodation to the restaurant.
INR300, 1.5 hours
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