3-Day Road Trip from Bangalore to Ooty Including Nanjangud Temple & Toy Train Experience

Day 1: Nanjangud & Ooty Sightseeing

Bangalore - Nanjangud - Ooty, India on July 1, 2024

6:00AM

Breakfast at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR), Bangalore

Start your journey with a traditional South Indian breakfast at the iconic MTR, famous for its dosas and filter coffee.
INR 300, 1h0m

7:00AM

Drive to Nanjangud

Begin your 145 km drive (approx. 3.5 hours) to Nanjangud, known for its famous ancient temple.
Fuel and toll approx. INR 700, 3h30m

10:30AM

Visit Nanjangud Temple

Explore the renowned Nanjundeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its intricate architecture and spiritual significance.
Free, 1h0m

11:30AM

Drive to Ooty

Travel approximately 125 km (around 4 hours) through scenic routes towards Ooty.
Fuel and toll approx. INR 800, 4h0m

3:30PM

Lunch at Shinkows Restaurant, Ooty

Relish delicious Indo-Chinese and South Indian delicacies at this well-known Ooty eatery.
INR 600, 1h0m

4:30PM

Visit Ooty Lake

Unwind by the calm waters of Ooty Lake, with options to walk or enjoy a pedal boat ride (open until 6:00 PM).
INR 150 for pedal boat, 1h0m

5:45PM

Visit Rose Garden

Stroll through the Government Rose Garden featuring thousands of rose varieties, open till sunset.
INR 50, 45m

6:30PM

Explore Botanical Gardens

Walk the iconic Botanical Gardens with diverse flora, open till 6:30 PM.
INR 30, 45m

7:30PM

Dinner at Earl’s Secret, Ooty

Enjoy a cozy dinner with continental and Indian cuisine amidst a garden setting.
INR 800, 1h30m

9:00PM

Hotel check-in and rest

Check into your hotel in Ooty for overnight stay.
INR 3500, Overnight
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Day 2: Toy Train & Temple Visits

Ooty and Coonoor, India on July 2, 2024

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a nourishing buffet breakfast before the day's adventures.
Included, 1h0m

9:00AM

Ride Ooty Toy Train to Coonoor

Experience the scenic 1.5-hour toy train journey on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Coonoor, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
INR 150-300, 1h30m

10:45AM

Visit Sim's Park, Coonoor

Explore beautifully manicured gardens with exotic plant species at Sim’s Park, open till 5 PM.
INR 30, 1h0m

12:00PM

Return to Ooty by Toy Train

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

1:30PM

Lunch at local cafe in Ooty

Enjoy fresh, local South Indian dishes or snacks at a cozy cafe near the station.
INR 400, 1h0m

2:45PM

Visit Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Visit this serene temple dedicated to Lord Murugan with captivating architecture and peaceful surroundings.
Free, 45m

3:45PM

Big Shiva Linga Temple

Witness the massive Shiva Linga at this sacred temple, which draws devotees and visitors alike.
Free, 45m

5:00PM

Wax World Museum, Ooty

Discover realistic wax figures of Indian leaders and cultural icons; museum open till 6 PM.
INR 70, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at hotel or nearby restaurant

Relax with delicious regional or multi-cuisine dinner before retiring for the night.
INR 700, 1h30m
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Day 3: Peaks & Cultural Heritage

Ooty to Bangalore, India on July 3, 2024

7:00AM

Breakfast and check-out

Have a hearty breakfast and prepare for checkout.
Included, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Doddabetta Peak

Climb to the highest peak in the Nilgiris offering panoramic views, open from 8 AM onwards.
INR 50, 2h0m

10:30AM

Visit Toda Temple

Explore this unique tribal temple built in traditional Toda style, an insight into tribal culture.
Free, 45m

11:30AM

Drive back to Bangalore

Commence the approximately 6-hour scenic road journey back to Bangalore covering 270 km.
Fuel and toll approx. INR 2500, 6h0m

5:30PM

Arrival in Bangalore

Arrive safely in Bangalore concluding your memorable 3-day road trip to Ooty and Nanjangud.
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