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Bangalore to Ooty 3-Day Weekend Trip with Scenic Train Ride and Chocolate Factory Tour

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Day 1: Drive to Ooty

Bangalore to Ooty, India on April 27, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at MTR, Bangalore

Start your Sunday road trip with a hearty South Indian breakfast at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR), famous for its dosas and filter coffee.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive towards Ooty via Bandipur

Embark on the scenic drive to Ooty on NH275, enjoying green landscapes along the way with a brief stop near Bandipur National Park boundary.
Fuel costs applicable, 3h30m

11:30am

Short Stop at Bandipur National Park Boundary

Take a quick break at the Bandipur park boundary to observe nature and capture photographs before continuing your journey.
Free, 30m

12:00pm

Continue Drive to Ooty

Resume your picturesque drive to Ooty through Nilgiri hills, taking approximately 2.5 hours more.
Fuel costs applicable, 2h30m

2:30pm

Lunch at Local Restaurant near Gudalur

Enjoy a fresh and flavorful South Indian lunch including traditional vegetable curries at a local roadside restaurant.
INR350, 1h0m

3:30pm

Check-in at Hotel, Ooty

Relax and freshen up after the drive by checking in to your hotel such as The Fern Hill Resort.
Hotel cost, 1h0m

4:30pm

Visit Ooty Rose Garden

Stroll through Asia’s largest rose garden with thousands of varieties; open until 6:00 PM, perfect for afternoon exploration.
INR20, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Experience dining in a colonial ambiance with a fine mix of continental and Indian dishes amid garden views.
INR700, 1h0m
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Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing with Toy Train

Ooty, India on April 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with a fresh breakfast featuring local teas and baked goods at your hotel.
Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Ooty Toy Train Ride (Ooty to Coonoor)

Enjoy the scenic 1h15m Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train ride to Coonoor, admiring the beautiful hill views. Departures generally around 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM; confirm before boarding.
INR150-300, 1h15m

9:45am

Explore Coonoor Market and Sim’s Park

Visit the local market and take a leisurely walk in Sim’s Park, a lush botanical garden open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR20, 1h0m

11:00am

Return Toy Train Ride to Ooty

Return to Ooty by the toy train, enjoying the lovely views on the way back.
Included in earlier fare, 1h15m

12:30pm

Lunch at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Savor authentic Chinese cuisine with specialties like dumplings and noodles at this well-known restaurant.
INR500, 1h0m

1:45pm

Visit Ooty Chocolate Factory

Tour the local chocolate factory to see chocolate being made and taste fresh treats; open till 5:00 PM.
Free entry, chocolates for purchase, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Botanical Gardens

Explore Ooty’s Botanical Gardens showcasing a wide variety of rare plants; open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR30, 1h0m

4:15pm

Boating on Ooty Lake

Relax with a pedal boat ride on Ooty Lake, available until 5:00 PM for a peaceful afternoon moment.
INR60, 45m

6:00pm

Dinner at Culinarium

Dine in style with contemporary fusion cuisine crafted from fresh local ingredients.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 3: Return to Bangalore

Ooty to Bangalore, India on April 29, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before your trip back to Bangalore.
Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Depart Ooty for Bangalore

Start the approximately 6-hour scenic drive back to Bangalore via NH275.
Fuel costs applicable, 6h0m

2:30pm

Lunch at Kamat Lokaruchi near Mysore

Stop for a traditional Karnataka thali meal at this favorite highway restaurant near Mysore.
INR400, 1h0m

3:30pm

Continue Drive to Bangalore

Complete your journey to Bangalore with scenic countryside views.
Fuel costs applicable, 2h30m
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