3-Day Bangalore to Ooty Road Trip with Toy Train & Scenic Attractions

Day 1: Travel & Ooty Gardens

Ooty, India on July 1, 2024

6:00AM

Breakfast at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR), Bangalore

Begin your morning with traditional South Indian breakfast dishes at MTR, a iconic Bangalore eatery serving fresh dosas and idlis.
INR 300, 1h0m

7:00AM

Drive to Ooty

Set off on the approximately 6-hour scenic drive covering about 270 km via NH275 and NH181, passing through the picturesque Nilgiri hills.
Fuel and toll approx. INR 2500, 6h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Shinkows Restaurant, Ooty

Enjoy authentic Chinese and South Indian dishes at this popular and well-known restaurant in Ooty town.
INR 600, 1h0m

2:15PM

Visit Ooty Lake

Relax by the tranquil Ooty Lake and choose to either stroll around or rent a pedal boat for a peaceful experience.
INR 150 for pedal boat rental, 1h0m

3:30PM

Visit Rose Garden

Explore the Government Rose Garden, home to over 20,000 varieties of roses, offering stunning views and fragrant floral displays.
INR 50, 1h0m

5:00PM

Walk Botanical Gardens

Tour the Botanical Gardens with its diverse and well-maintained collection of plants, open daily until 6:30 PM.
INR 30, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Dine in a charming garden-themed restaurant offering a range of continental and Indian dishes in cozy ambiance.
INR 800, 1h30m

8:45PM

Overnight stay at hotel in Ooty

Check into your hotel and rest up for the next day’s activities.
INR 3500, Overnight
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Day 2: Toy Train & Temples Exploration

Ooty & Coonoor, India on July 2, 2024

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a fresh buffet breakfast to fuel your day.
Included, 1h0m

9:00AM

Ride Ooty Toy Train to Coonoor

Experience the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train journey (around 1h30m) with breathtaking views from Ooty to Coonoor.
INR 150-300 per person, 1h30m

10:45AM

Visit Sim's Park, Coonoor

Stroll through the beautiful Sim's Park botanical garden featuring exotic plants, trees and flower beds, open till 5 PM.
INR 30, 1h0m

12:00PM

Return Train to Ooty

Take the toy train back to Ooty to continue your sightseeing.
Included in earlier ticket, 1h30m

1:30PM

Lunch at a local cafe in Ooty

Enjoy light local meals or snacks at a cozy cafe near the station.
INR 400, 1h0m

2:45PM

Visit Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Explore this spiritual temple dedicated to Lord Murugan that offers peaceful surroundings and unique architecture.
Free, 45m

3:45PM

Big Shiva Linga Temple

Visit the impressive large Shiva linga temple nearby, an important religious site set amid natural greenery.
Free, 45m

5:00PM

Explore Wax World Museum

Discover lifelike wax statues of famous Indian leaders, freedom fighters and wildlife at this unique museum, open till 6 PM.
INR 70, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at hotel or local restaurant

Enjoy a relaxing dinner featuring regional and international cuisines.
INR 700, 1h30m
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Day 3: Peak & Cultural Visits

Ooty to Bangalore, India on July 3, 2024

7:00AM

Breakfast and Check-out

Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for checkout to begin your final day.
Included, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Doddabetta Peak

Head to the highest peak in the Nilgiris offering panoramic views and great photo opportunities, opens from 8 AM.
INR 50, 2h0m

10:30AM

Visit Toda Temple

Experience the unique Toda tribal temple showcasing traditional tribal architecture and rich cultural heritage.
Free, 45m

11:30AM

Begin Drive Back to Bangalore

Start the approximately 6-hour drive back to Bangalore via the same scenic route.
Fuel and toll approx. INR 2500, 6h0m

5:30PM

Return Arrival in Bangalore

Reach Bangalore safely concluding your memorable 3-day road trip to Ooty and surroundings.
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