Exciting 2-Day Mysore to Ooty Trip: Scenic Hills and Heritage Explorations

Day 1: Travel and Explore Ooty

Mysore to Ooty, India on June 3, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel RRR, Mysore

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast featuring dosas and filter coffee at this popular local eatery, open from 6:30am to 10am.
INR150, 1h

8:00am

Travel from Mysore to Ooty

Drive approximately 3.5 to 4 hours through scenic Western Ghats, covering 125 km by road via NH766, a picturesque route with lush greenery and hill views.
INR1000 (approx. taxi fare), 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Earl's Secret, Ooty

Enjoy a cozy lunch in a colonial-style setting with Indian and Continental dishes, open 12pm to 3pm, ideal for a relaxed midday meal after arrival.
INR700, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens

Explore beautifully maintained gardens featuring over 650 species of plants; open daily 8am to 6pm. Perfect for a peaceful stroll amidst nature.
INR30, 1h30m

4:00pm

Ooty Lake Boating

Spend an hour boating in Ooty Lake, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and hills. Boating available 9am to 6pm; enjoy pedal boats or rowboats.
INR150, 1h

6:00pm

Check-in and relax at a hotel in Ooty

Stay at a comfortable hotel such as The Gateway Hotel or Sterling Ooty Fern Hill to relax and refresh.
INR3500 (approx.), Evening rest

7:30pm

Dinner at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Experience authentic Chinese cuisine in the hills; open 7pm to 10pm, perfect for a warm, satisfying meal after a day of travel and sightseeing.
INR500, 1h
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Day 2: Ooty Surroundings Tour

Ooty, India on June 4, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at your hotel

Enjoy a hearty hotel breakfast including South Indian and continental options to prepare for a day of sightseeing.
Included in hotel stay, 1h

8:30am

Doddabetta Peak

Travel to the highest peak in the Nilgiris offering panoramic views of Ooty and the surrounding hills; open 9am to 5pm. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers.
INR20, 2h

11:00am

Tea Estate Visit and Tea Museum

Visit a nearby tea garden and the Tea Museum to learn about tea processing and sample fresh Nilgiri teas; museum open 10am to 5pm.
INR50, 1.5h

1:00pm

Lunch at Earl's Secret (optional repeat) or at Culinarium

Choose Culinarium for an eclectic menu with continental and Indian dishes, open 12pm to 3pm, or enjoy another meal at Earl's Secret for familiarity.
INR600, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Rose Garden

Explore this expansive garden with thousands of rose varieties; open 8am to 6pm offering a colourful and fragrant experience.
INR20, 1h

4:00pm

Travel back to Mysore

Begin the return journey to Mysore by road, relaxing after a packed day of sightseeing in the cool Nilgiri hills.
INR1000 (approx. taxi fare), 4h

8:00pm

Arrival in Mysore and Dinner at Vinayaka Mylari

End your trip with a traditional South Indian dinner at this famed eatery known for its soft dosas, open until 10pm.
INR200, 1h
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