3-Day Scenic and Cultural Exploration of Ooty, India

Day 1: Introduction to Ooty

Ooty, India on April 17, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Earl's Secret

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast with a colonial ambiance, featuring freshly brewed tea and local delicacies.
INR500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens

Explore this 55-acre garden with unique flora including colorful flowers and century-old trees, perfect for a morning stroll.
INR30, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Savor a variety of authentic Chinese dishes in a well-known local restaurant that offers vegetarian options as well.
INR600, 1 hour

1:30PM

Stroll around Ooty Lake

Relax by the lake and optionally enjoy rowing boat rides; the lake offers scenic views and fresh air.
INR120, 2 hours

4:00PM

Visit St. Stephen's Church

Appreciate one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris, known for its picturesque stained-glass windows and colonial architecture.
Free, 30 minutes

7:00PM

Dinner at Savoy Hotel’s Dining Room

Experience elegant dining with a variety of continental and Indian cuisines in a historic hotel setting.
INR1000, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Nature and Views

Ooty, India on April 18, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Garden Restaurant

Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring local and continental options with fresh ingredients.
INR400, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Doddabetta Peak

Hike or drive up to the highest point in the Nilgiris for panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
INR20, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Natural Vegetable Restaurant

Enjoy delicious, healthy vegetarian dishes made from fresh organic produce sourced locally.
INR500, 1 hour

1:30PM

Ooty Rose Garden Visit

Wander through Asia’s largest rose garden, home to thousands of varieties of roses, perfect for flower lovers.
INR30, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Boat Ride at Ooty Lake

Relax with a scenic boat ride on the lake as the afternoon light reflects beautifully on the water.
INR120, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Hotel Lakeview

Dine with a splendid view of the lake while sampling traditional South Indian and North Indian dishes.
INR800, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Coonoor and Surroundings

Coonoor, India on April 19, 2025

7:00AM

Early Breakfast at your hotel

Grab a light breakfast to fuel up before heading out to neighboring Coonoor.
Included with stay, 45 minutes

8:00AM

Travel to Coonoor via Toy Train

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which offers stunning views of tea plantations.
INR150, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Sim's Park

Explore this beautiful botanical garden featuring exotic and native plants, ideal for a relaxed morning in nature.
INR20, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at The Culinarium

Dine at this highly rated eatery offering fresh, modern cuisine including local and continental dishes.
INR700, 1 hour

1:30PM

Explore Lamb's Rock

Visit this scenic viewpoint for breathtaking views of the Nilgiris landscape and tea estates below.
INR20, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Return to Ooty

Travel back to Ooty town, enjoying the scenic drive through lush green hills.
INR150, 1 hour

7:00PM

Farewell Dinner at Earl's Secret

Celebrate the last evening in Ooty with a memorable meal featuring local flavors combined with colonial charm.
INR1000, 1.5 hours
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