Heart of Ooty
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beginning your excursion in Ooty at Ooty Lake
Just 3 km from Charring Cross, visiting the lake is the first thing on the list for tourists. The lake right at the centre of the city and has a lot to offer. Boating on the lake is a popular activity and you can choose from various kinds of boats. Children find this place more engaging with the mini train rides around the lake.
Time duration: 45 mins – 1 hour
Mode of Transport: Any mode of public transport
At a distance of 3.5 km is the vibrant Government Rose Garden
As the name suggests, the garden is known for its wide variety of colourful roses. The garden has been recognized by the World Federation of Rose Society, Osaka Japan as the best rose garden in south Asia.
Time duration: 30 min – 45 mins
Mode of Transport: Auto / Taxi
Next spot, Government Botanical Garden, is 2 km from the Rose garden
Botanical Garden has been in existence for over a century and is a must visit place in Ooty. The garden is home to some exclusive species of flora. The Italian garden was built by the Prisoners of War from the World War 1.
Tibetan Market is in the same vicinity. You can look to buy something traditional pieces of fabric for your wardrobe.
Time duration: 45 mins – 1 hour
Mode of Transport: Auto / Taxi
After this, it will almost be lunch time and you head towards the Charring Cross and try out only vegetarian meals at Adyar Ananda Bhavan at a cost of Rs 300 – 500 for two.
Meat lovers can drop in at Angaara Restaurant for some mouth-watering dishes at a price of Rs 1000 for two.
Explore the area on foot and look for some souvenirs to buy for your loved ones.
Also read: Ooty Off-beat Itinerary
Doddabetta tour
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Post lunch, your next stop should be the Tea Factory and Museum at a distance of 3 km from Charring Cross.
Tea plantation is crucial to the region’s economy. The uniqueness about this tea factory is that they produce chocolate tea which is rarely seen or found. They do have shop where you can buy as many varieties of tea as you want.
Time duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Mode of Transport: Auto / Taxi
After this, your next destination is Doddabetta Peak
The peak is the highest peak of the Nilgiri mountain range and that is the reason you cannot find such mesmerizing and marvellous views anywhere else. You can enjoy the panoramic views from a telescope at the Telescope House.
Time duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Mode of Transport: Auto / Taxi
On your way back to your hotel, you can pay a visit at the Tea Park
This is the place where the tea plants are cultivated. Tea plantations always provide the best background sceneries for photos. Unwind the long day here with a cup of freshly prepared tea.
Time duration: 30 min – 45 mins
Mode of Transport: Auto / Taxi
