3-Day Scenic Road Trip from Bangalore to Ooty Exploring Natural and Cultural Gems

Day 1: Travel and Nature

Ooty, India on April 29, 2025

7:00AM

Depart from Bangalore

Start your road trip early to make the 165 km journey to Nanjangud with scenic views en route.
INR0, 3h0m

10:00AM

Visit Nanjangud

Explore the famous Nanjundeshwara Temple known for its Dravidian architecture and spiritual significance.
INR0, 1h0m

11:30AM

Drive to Ooty Lake

Travel from Nanjangud to Ooty approximately 85 km, enjoying the transition into the Nilgiri hills.
INR0, 3h0m

2:30PM

Lunch at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine with a view of Ooty Lake; restaurant is open until 10 PM.
INR500, 1h0m

3:30PM

Ooty Lake

Enjoy boating and stroll around this scenic lake, a perfect relaxing spot in the Nilgiris. Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM.
INR30, 1h30m

5:00PM

Nilgiri Botanical Gardens

Visit this 22-hectare garden famous for its diverse plant species and the fossil tree. Open 9 AM to 6 PM.
INR30, 1h30m

7:00PM

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Dine in a cozy colonial-style setting offering continental and Indian dishes, open till 10 PM.
INR700, 1h30m
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Day 2: Parks and Sights

Ooty, India on April 30, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast at your hotel.
INR300, 1h0m

9:30AM

Botanical Rose Garden

Explore over 20,000 varieties of roses in this vibrant and colorful garden open 9 AM to 6 PM.
INR30, 1h0m

10:45AM

Wax World Museum

Discover life-like wax statues of Indian personalities, a fun indoor activity. Open 10 AM to 6 PM.
INR100, 1h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Nahar’s Sidewalk Café

Casual dining offering quick bites and refreshing beverages, open till 10 PM.
INR400, 1h0m

1:30PM

Elk Hill Murugan Temple

Visit this peaceful temple dedicated to Lord Murugan offering stunning views over Ooty. Open 6 AM to 8 PM.
INR0, 45m

2:30PM

Doddabetta Peak

Head to the highest peak in the Nilgiris for panoramic views. Open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
INR30, 2h0m

5:00PM

Return and Relax at Hotel

Enjoy some leisure time at your hotel after a fulfilling day.
INR0, 2h0m

7:30PM

Dinner at Hyderabadi Biryani House

Relish flavorful biryani and Indian specialties, open till 10 PM.
INR600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Culture and Departure

Ooty to Bangalore, India on May 1, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a filling breakfast to get ready for the day's adventures.
INR300, 1h0m

8:30AM

Big Shivalinga Temple

Visit this impressive temple featuring a massive Shivalinga in the scenic hillside setting.
INR0, 45m

9:30AM

Ooty Toy Train Ride

Experience the charming heritage steam train that offers spectacular hill views; book in advance. Operating between Ooty and Coonoor, runs till 4 PM.
INR150, 1h30m

11:15AM

Sims Park, Coonoor

Stroll through this beautiful botanical garden famous for its floral diversity and waterfalls. Open 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
INR20, 1h0m

12:30PM

Lunch at The Culinarium, Coonoor

Enjoy fresh and flavorful meals with a garden view, open till 9 PM.
INR600, 1h0m

1:45PM

Toda Temple

Visit this lesser-known temple dedicated to the Toda tribe featuring unique architecture and cultural insights.
INR0, 45m

3:00PM

Drive back to Bangalore

Start your return journey about 270 km back to Bangalore, relaxing after an enriching trip.
INR0, 6h0m
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