Scenic 3-Day Hyderabad to Ooty Road Trip and Exploration

Day 1: Travel and Sightseeing

Hyderabad to Ooty, India on April 28, 2025

7:00AM

Start Road Trip

Begin your scenic drive from Hyderabad to Ooty, approximately a 12-hour journey covering about 600 km through varied landscapes. Depart early to make the most of your day.
INR0, 12h0m

7:00PM

Check-in to Hotel in Ooty

Arrive in Ooty and check into your pre-booked hotel to rest after your long journey. Select a place with easy access to local attractions such as the Ooty Botanical Gardens.
INR0, 1h0m

8:00PM

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Enjoy a cozy dinner at Earl's Secret, featuring a colonial ambiance and a menu that combines Indian and continental flavors, perfect for unwinding after your travel day. Open from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 2: Ooty Exploration

Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India on April 29, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Shinkow's

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Shinkow's, known for its fresh bakery items and South Indian breakfast options. Open from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
INR200, 1h0m

9:30AM

Ooty Botanical Gardens

Visit the famous Ooty Botanical Gardens, home to a wide variety of plants, flowers, and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree to explore. Open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR30, 2h0m

11:30AM

Ride Ooty Toy Train

Experience the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train ride, offering picturesque views of the hills and tea gardens. The Ooty station operates from early morning, but check train times for availability.
INR150, 1h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Nahar's Sidewalk Cafe

Relax over a wonderful lunch with Italian and continental dishes at this cozy café, a great spot for fresh pasta and pizzas. Open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
INR400, 1h0m

2:30PM

Ooty Lake Boating

Enjoy boating on picturesque Ooty Lake, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and hills. The boating area is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR120, 1h0m

4:00PM

Explore Rose Garden

Visit the Government Rose Garden, Asia's largest rose garden, featuring thousands of rose varieties in a beautiful layout. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR30, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Hotel or Local Restaurant

Dine at your hotel or try a local restaurant like The Blue Mountain or Adyar Ananda Bhavan which offer traditional South Indian dishes and international choices.
INR350, 1h0m

Day 3: Day Trip & Return

Ooty and Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India on April 30, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast at your hotel to get ready for a day trip.
INR200, 1h0m

8:30AM

Day Trip to Coonoor

Travel about 20 km to Coonoor, a charming hill station known for its tea estates, Sim's Park botanical garden, and panoramic views. The trip can be made by taxi or scenic toy train if timing allows.
INR0-150, 30m

9:00AM

Sim's Park, Coonoor

Explore Sim's Park, a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of plants, flowers, and a calm atmosphere. Open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR30, 1h0m

10:30AM

Visit Tea Estates

Take a tour or walk through one of Coonoor’s famous tea plantations to learn about tea production and enjoy refreshing views.
Free or nominal cost depending on tour, 1h30m

12:00PM

Lunch at Eaton's Chef

Dine in Coonoor at Eaton's Chef, famous for authentic South Indian cuisine and local flavors. Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30PM

Return to Ooty

Head back to Ooty to wind down and prepare for your departure.
INR0-150, 30m

3:00PM

Relaxation or Local Market Visit

Visit Ooty local markets for souvenirs and handcrafted goods or rest at your hotel.
INR0, 1h0m

4:30PM

Depart for Hyderabad

Begin your return journey to Hyderabad in the late afternoon to arrive home the next day safely.
INR0, 12h0m