2-Day Family Adventure from Coimbatore Airport to Ooty: Scenic Drives and Top Attractions

Day 1: Arrival and Sightseeing

Ooty, India on May 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Coimbatore

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at Adyar Ananda Bhavan, known for its fresh and delicious dosas and idlis, open from 7am to 10pm.
INR150 per person, 1h0m

9:30am

Drive from Coimbatore Airport to Ooty

Embark on a scenic 3-hour drive covering approximately 85 km via NH181. Enjoy the gradual ascent into the Nilgiri hills with beautiful views on route.
INR1500 car rental approx., 3h0m

12:30pm

Check-in at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill - Family Room

Settle into a spacious family room at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill, offering comfortable amenities and hill views, perfect for 4 guests.
INR6000 per night, 0h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Earl’s Secret Restaurant

Enjoy authentic local Nilgiri cuisine and continental dishes in a charming colonial ambiance, serving between 12pm to 3pm.
INR500 per person, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Ooty Lake

Spend a relaxing afternoon at Ooty Lake, featuring boating and pedal boats on a serene water body surrounded by gardens. Open 8am to 6pm.
Boating INR150 per person, 1h30m

4:30pm

Explore St. Stephen’s Church

Visit this historic church built in 1829, showcasing beautiful stained glass windows and British colonial architecture. Open until 6pm.
Free, 0h45m

6:00pm

Stroll through Ooty Market

Experience local shopping for tea, spices and handicrafts in the bustling market area before dinner.
Varies by purchase, 0h45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Savor freshly prepared Chinese food including vegetarian and seafood options, open until 10pm.
INR600 per person, 1h0m
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Day 2: Nature and Culture

Ooty, India on May 16, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel restaurant, featuring traditional South Indian and continental options to start your day well, served from 7am to 10am.
Included in room cost, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Government Botanical Gardens

Explore the well-maintained gardens with over 650 species of plants, a century-old fossilized tree, and vibrant floral displays. Open from 8am to 6pm.
INR20 per person, 1h30m

11:15am

Tour Doddabetta Peak

Drive 9 km to the highest point in Nilgiris offering panoramic views of the valleys below. Ideal for photos and nature lovers. Visit from 9am to 6pm.
INR30 per person, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Chikkanna Mess

Relish authentic Tamil Nadu village-style meals featuring flavorful vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, open 11am to 4pm.
INR300 per person, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Pykara Lake and Waterfalls

About 20 km from Ooty, experience serene boating at Pykara Lake and view picturesque waterfalls nearby. Open 8am to 5pm.
Boating INR100 per person, 2h0m

4:30pm

Return to Hotel, Relax

Unwind in your comfortable family room and prepare for departure or rest after a full day of sightseeing.
Included in room cost, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at The Culinarium

Enjoy a cozy dining experience offering fresh bakery items, European-style meals and desserts, open from 11am to 9:30pm.
INR700 per person, 1h0m
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