3-Day Scenic and Cultural Exploration of Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Day 1: Central Ooty Sights

Ooty, India on May 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Garden Restaurant

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast of dosas and idlis, along with freshly brewed coffee, located near the Botanical Gardens. The restaurant opens at 7:30am.
INR200, 1h

9:30am

Ooty Botanical Gardens

Wander through this 22-hectare garden boasting a wide variety of plants, including rare species and a beautiful fossil tree trunk estimated to be 20 million years old. Opens 8:30am to 5:30pm.
INR30, 2h

12:00pm

Ooty Lake Boating

Enjoy paddle boating or row boating on the picturesque Ooty Lake, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and hills. The boating facility is open from 10am to 6pm.
INR100, 1h

1:30pm

Lunch at Earl's Secret

Dine in a charming colonial-style restaurant offering dishes such as grilled trout and continental favourites, an atmospheric spot nestled in the Fernhills Palace estate.
INR600, 1h

3:00pm

Stroll around Ooty Market

Explore the local market to shop for homemade chocolates, aromatic spices, and beautiful handmade clothes. It is lively and perfect for cultural immersion.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Chinese food delicately prepared in this popular local restaurant, perfect to end your first day with diverse flavours.
INR400, 1h
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Day 2: Nature and Peaks

Ooty, India on May 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at The Coffee Cabin

Have a fresh and energising breakfast focused on coffee and light bites to prepare for a day of hiking and sightseeing.
INR250, 1h

9:00am

Doddabetta Peak

Climb to the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys; open 8:00am to 6:00pm.
INR20, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at King's Cliff

Enjoy northern Indian and Malabar specialities in a hilltop resort with stunning sunset views; open for lunch 12pm to 3pm.
INR700, 1h

2:00pm

Tea Plantation Tour

Visit a nearby tea estate to learn about tea processing and sample Nilgiri teas. Typically open to visitors from 9am to 4pm.
INR100, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Lakeview

Have a peaceful dinner featuring traditional Tamil Nadu cuisine while overlooking Ooty Lake.
INR400, 1h
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Day 3: Lakes and Waterfalls

Ooty, India on May 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Sidewalk Café

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in this quaint café offering freshly baked pastries and good coffee.
INR220, 1h

9:30am

Pykara Lake and Waterfalls

Head to Pykara, approximately 20km away, for boat rides on the lake and to see beautiful waterfalls. Open from 9am to 5pm.
INR60, 3h

1:30pm

Lunch at Pykara Boating Resort

Dine at the resort offering regional cuisine with serene lake views, perfect after a morning outdoors.
INR500, 1h

3:00pm

Return to Ooty and visit Rose Garden

Stop at Government Rose Garden, home to thousands of rose varieties with beautiful blooms; open 8:30am to 6:30pm.
INR30, 1h

7:00pm

Farewell Dinner at Hotel Blue Hills

Enjoy a farewell meal at this well-regarded hotel, sampling diverse Indian and international dishes while reflecting on your trip.
INR600, 1h
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