Coimbatore to Ooty: A Scenic South Indian Mountain Escape

Day 1: Coimbatore Exploration

Coimbatore, India on April 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Sree Annapoorna

Enjoy authentic South Indian breakfast staples like idli and dosas at this popular local eatery, open from 7:00am to 11:00am.
INR150, 1h

9:30am

Visit Perur Pateeswarar Temple

Explore this historic Dravidian style temple known for its intricate carvings. It usually opens from 6:00am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Check out the Gass Forest Museum

Discover South India's natural heritage with exhibits on forest ecology, animals, and plants; open from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
INR30, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Shree Anandhaas

Savour a delicious thali with a variety of vegetarian dishes open 12:00pm to 3:00pm, perfect for lunch.
INR250, 1h

3:00pm

Travel to Ooty by road

Enjoy the scenic 3 to 3.5-hour drive covering approximately 85 km through the Nilgiri hills, heading northwards from Coimbatore to Ooty.
INR1500 (taxi fare approx.), 3h30m

6:30pm

Check-in and Dinner at Hotel in Ooty

Relax with dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant like Earl's Secret, offering beautiful colonial ambiance and local cuisine; dinner service till 10:00pm.
INR700, 1h30m
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Day 2: Explore Ooty

Ooty, India on April 25, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a buffet breakfast featuring regional and international options.
Included in stay, 1h

9:30am

Visit Botanical Gardens

Stroll through the Government Botanical Gardens, famous for its rare plants and well-manicured lawns; open 9:00am to 6:00pm.
INR30, 2h

11:45am

Explore Ooty Lake

Enjoy boating or a relaxing walk around this picturesque lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees; boating available from 9:00am to 5:30pm.
INR100 for boating, 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Nahar Heritage Restaurant

Taste authentic local Badaga and Indian dishes in a charming heritage setting, open till 3:30pm.
INR500, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Doddabetta Peak

Drive to the highest peak in the Nilgiris for panoramic views of the surrounding hills, open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
INR30, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Dine in a charming colonial style restaurant with a menu featuring continental and Indian delicacies; open until 10:00pm.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 3: Return to Coimbatore

Ooty to Coimbatore, India on April 26, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast buffet at the hotel before departure.
Included in stay, 1h

9:00am

Visit Rose Garden

Explore one of the largest rose gardens in India, displaying thousands of rose varieties; open 9:00am to 6:00pm.
INR20, 1h

10:30am

Drive back to Coimbatore

Begin the scenic descent back to Coimbatore, enjoying the Nilgiri landscape en route. Journey takes about 3.5 hours.
INR1500 (taxi fare approx.), 3h30m

2:15pm

Lunch at Sree Annapoorna, Coimbatore

Return for a familiar, hearty South Indian meal at one of the top local restaurants, open 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR250, 1h

3:30pm

End of itinerary

Relax after your trip or continue with onward travel plans from Coimbatore.
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