5-Day Scenic South India Tour: Gwalior, Munnar, Ooty & Coonoor Adventure

Day 1: Explore Gwalior

Gwalior, India on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Gwalior's Indian Coffee House

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast including filter coffee here, a popular local spot near the railway station open from 7am.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Gwalior Fort

Explore the majestic Gwalior Fort, known for its stunning palaces, temples, and history. It's a prominent fortress open from 9am to 6pm.
INR50, 3h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at Jhankar Choti Haveli

Enjoy flavorful local cuisine in this restaurant famed for traditional dishes and serene haveli ambiance, open till 3pm.
INR300, 1h15m

2:15pm

Explore Jai Vilas Palace

Visit the beautiful Jai Vilas Palace Museum showcasing royal artefacts and stunning architecture, open 10am to 5pm.
INR60, 1h30m

5:00pm

Evening stroll in Gwalior Central Park

Relax with a walk in the well-maintained park and enjoy sunset views along with local life.
Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Sangam

Dine on a variety of North Indian and Mughlai dishes at this highly-rated hotel restaurant open till 10pm.
INR400, 1h30m
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Day 2: Travel to Munnar

Travel: Gwalior to Munnar on June 21, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast and Checkout

Have a quick breakfast at your hotel and prepare for a long travel day from Gwalior to Munnar by flight/train and road - recommend booking flights via nearest airports (Gwalior to Kochi) with onward taxi to Munnar.
INR500, 1h0m

8:30am

Travel to Munnar

Flight/train combined with taxi transfer to reach Munnar, enjoying scenic views en route. Total journey around 8-10 hours.
INR3500, 10h0m

6:30pm

Check-in and Dinner at Munnar Tea Country Resort

Rest after travel and enjoy local Kerala cuisine dinner at this resort surrounded by tea plantations.
INR600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Explore Munnar

Munnar, India on June 22, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Resort

Enjoy a hearty South Indian breakfast with fresh local ingredients at your resort.
Included in stay, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Eravikulam National Park

Explore this park famous for endangered Nilgiri Tahr and scenic hill views, open 7am to 5pm, park entry fee applies.
INR180, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan Munnar

Enjoy authentic vegetarian South Indian cuisine known for dosas and thalis, open 11am to 9pm.
INR250, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Tea Museum

Learn about tea processing and history in Munnar’s Tea Museum, open 9am to 5pm.
INR50, 1h0m

3:30pm

Afternoon walk in Tea Plantations

Stroll through the lush tea gardens enjoying fresh air and stunning green landscapes.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Rapsy Restaurant

Dine on a variety of Kerala seafood and traditional dishes in a casual atmosphere, open till 10pm.
INR500, 1h30m
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Day 4: Travel to Ooty

Ooty, India on June 23, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast and Checkout

Begin your day with breakfast at the resort prior to checking out for the road journey to Ooty.
Included in stay, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Ooty

Drive approximately 5 hours through the scenic Western Ghats to Ooty, enjoying hills and valleys along the way.
INR3000 (taxi), 5h0m

2:15pm

Lunch at Earl’s Secret

Relax and have a delicious lunch at this colonial-style restaurant famed for continental dishes, open till 4pm.
INR600, 1h15m

3:45pm

Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens

Explore gardens featuring exotic plants, flowers, and centuries-old trees, open 7am to 6pm.
INR30, 1h30m

5:30pm

Walk around Ooty Lake

Enjoy a peaceful lakeside stroll or pedal boat rides (if time permits), open till sunset.
INR50, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Shinkows Chinese Restaurant

Sample authentic Chinese cuisine with a local twist, open till 10pm.
INR500, 1h30m
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Day 5: Coonoor visit & return

Coonoor, India on June 24, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel in Ooty

Enjoy a fresh breakfast with views of the Nilgiris to start your day.
Included in stay, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel to Coonoor

Short 1-hour scenic drive or Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride to Coonoor.
INR150 (train), 1h0m

9:15am

Visit Sim’s Park

Stroll in this beautifully maintained botanical garden with rare plants, open 8am to 6pm.
INR30, 1h30m

11:00am

Explore Lamb's Rock Viewpoint

Enjoy panoramic views of the valleys and tea plantations; perfect for photos and nature lovers.
Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at The Culinarium

Enjoy an elegant meal with multi-cuisine options focusing on fresh local ingredients, open till 3pm.
INR700, 1h15m

2:00pm

Return to Ooty

Head back to Ooty to collect your luggage and proceed with onward travel arrangements.
INR150 (train), 1h0m
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