5-Day Nature and Culture Exploration in Ooty, India

Day 1: Botanical Gardens & Town

Ooty, India on May 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Shinkows

Enjoy a delightful breakfast featuring South Indian delicacies and continental options at this popular Ooty restaurant, open from 7am to 10:30am.

INR300, 1h0m

9:30am

Government Botanical Gardens

Explore the 22-acre garden established in 1847 with a rich variety of flora, including rare flowers and a fossilized tree trunk, open from 9am to 6pm.

INR30, 2h0m

11:45am

Ooty Lake

Stroll along this serene lake formed by a dam and admire boating activities and the surrounding Nilgiri hills, open from 9am to 7pm.

INR50 (boating optional), 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Earl's Secret

Dine at a charming colonial-style restaurant offering delightful Indian and Continental dishes in a beautiful garden setting, open 12pm to 3:30pm.

INR600, 1h0m

2:30pm

Ooty Rose Garden

Visit Asia's largest rose garden featuring over 20,000 varieties of roses, ideal for photographers and nature lovers; open 9am to 6pm.

INR40, 1h0m

4:00pm

St. Stephen's Church

Admire the Gothic architecture of one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris, open until evening for visits and photography.

Free, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Shinkows

Return to this well-loved spot for a relaxed dinner with their famous Hakka noodles and momos, open till 10pm.

INR350, 1h0m

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Day 2: Scenic Views & Wildlife

Ooty, India on May 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel to prepare for a full day outdoors.

Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Doddabetta Peak

Visit the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills for panoramic views, best in the morning; the peak is open from 8am to 6pm.

INR30, 2h0m

11:00am

Tea Factory and Museum

Learn about the tea-making process with a guided tour and tasting; open 9am to 5pm.

INR50, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Sample traditional South Indian thalis and snacks at this popular vegetarian eatery, open from 11am to 10pm.

INR200, 1h0m

2:00pm

Mudumalai National Park Safari

Take an afternoon safari to spot wildlife like elephants and tigers; book in advance as the park operates safaris typically in the morning and evening.

INR1500, 3h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Relax with a sumptuous meal in a calm atmosphere featuring local and western dishes, open till 9pm.

INR600, 1h0m

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Day 3: Lakes & Waterfalls

Ooty, India on May 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast at your accommodation.

Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Pykara Lake

Travel to the tranquil Pykara Lake for boating and scenic views, open from 8am to 6pm.

INR60, 2h0m

11:00am

Pykara Waterfalls

A short walk from the lake leads to these beautiful cascading waterfalls, perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Pykara Boating Island Restaurant

Enjoy local dishes with a lake view, open from 11am to 4pm.

INR400, 1h0m

2:00pm

Boat Ride at Pykara

Experience a relaxing boat ride on Pykara Lake to take in the surrounding landscapes, usually available until late afternoon.

INR80, 1h0m

4:00pm

Return to Ooty and Rest

Travelling back to Ooty, take some time to rest and freshen up.

Included, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at The Garden Restaurant

Sample authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine in a cosy environment, open till 10pm.

INR400, 1h0m

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Day 4: Heritage & Local Markets

Ooty, India on May 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before a day dedicated to heritage and shopping.

Included, 1h0m

9:00am

Ooty Toy Train Ride

Take a beautiful scenic ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Ooty to Coonoor and back, offering views of tea gardens and forests, rides run from early morning until evening.

INR220, 2h30m