2-Day Ooty and Coonoor Adventure with Mysore Return

Day 1: Explore Ooty

Ooty, India on April 19, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Earl's Secret

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Earl's Secret, known for its cozy ambiance and tasty South Indian and continental options. It opens at 7:30am, perfect for an early start.
INR500, 1h0m

9:30am

Botanical Gardens

Visit the Government Botanical Gardens, an expansive garden full of exotic plants, colourful flowers, and well-maintained pathways. Chose this for a relaxing stroll amid nature. Open from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
INR30, 1h30m

11:15am

Ooty Lake

Enjoy boating at Ooty Lake, a serene place surrounded by hills and picnic spots. Ideal for a peaceful break. Open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
INR150, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Have authentic Chinese food at Shinkows, a popular eatery in Ooty. It serves fresh and flavoursome dishes with vegetarian options. Open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR700, 1h0m

2:00pm

Doddabetta Peak

Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Ideal for photography and nature lovers. Open all day, but best to visit in daylight.
INR20, 2h0m

4:30pm

Tea Factory and Museum

Explore the Tea Factory for insight into tea processing, with museum exhibits that explain Ooty’s famous tea heritage. Opens until 5:30pm.
INR50, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at The Culinarium

Dine at The Culinarium for a fine dining experience with a blend of local and international cuisines in a lovely setting. Open from 7:00pm, so early reservation recommended.
INR1200, 1h30m
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Day 2: Toy Train & Coonoor

Coonoor, India on April 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel in Ooty

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel before heading to Coonoor for the toy train experience.
Included, 0h45m

8:00am

Travel to Coonoor

Drive to Coonoor, a scenic hill station near Ooty; journey takes approximately 1 hour by road.
INR600 (taxi), 1h0m

9:45am

Nilgiri Mountain Railway - Toy Train (Coonoor to Ooty or vice versa)

Board the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train for an enchanting journey through tea plantations and lush forests. Book tickets in advance as it is popular. Departures vary, plan for a morning trip.
INR120 per person, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Tea Nest Coonoor

Enjoy lunch amidst scenic views at Tea Nest, offering a variety of cuisines including local and continental dishes. Opens from 11:00am.
INR700, 1h0m

1:30pm

Sim's Park

Explore Sim’s Park, a beautifully landscaped botanical garden with endemic plants, ideal for a peaceful walk. Opens 9:00am to 6:00pm.
INR10, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Ooty

Drive back to Ooty at a leisurely pace and rest at your hotel.
INR600 (taxi), 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Relish authentic South Indian vegetarian fare for dinner at Adyar Ananda Bhavan, a reliable and well-loved chain. Open till 10:00pm.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 3: Mysore Stopover

Mysore, India on April 21, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at Ooty

Grab a quick and wholesome breakfast at your hotel to prepare for the drive to Mysore.
Included, 0h45m

8:00am

Travel to Mysore

Depart Ooty early to travel to Mysore, approximately a 3 to 3.5-hour drive through scenic routes.
INR1500 (taxi), 3h30m

11:30am

Visit Mysore Palace

Tour the magnificent Mysore Palace, a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and a window into the opulent history of the Wodeyar dynasty. Open 10:00am to 5:30pm.
INR70, 1h30m

1:15pm

Lunch at Mylari Hotel

Enjoy the famous Mysore dosas and local delicacies at Mylari Hotel, a beloved spot among locals and tourists alike. Opens till 3:00pm.
INR250, 0h45m

2:15pm

Lalitha Mahal Palace

Visit Lalitha Mahal Palace, another splendid palace turned heritage hotel with beautiful architecture and lovely gardens. Open till 5:00pm.
INR25, 1h0m

3:30pm

Chamundi Hill

Drive up to Chamundi Hill to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple and enjoy panoramic views of Mysore city. The temple is open 6:30am to 7:30pm.
Free, 1h0m

5:00pm

Return Travel or Overnight Stay

Depending on your schedule, begin your journey back home or check in to a hotel in Mysore for an overnight stay.
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