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Ooty — Hill Station & Beyond

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This itinerary takes you through the heart of Ooty over 8 days. Starting at Nilgiri Mountain Railway, winding through local gems, and ending at Rose Garden.

Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India 8 days4 Jul 2024 – 11 Jul 2024 ₹9,090 – ₹11,110 approx 112 likesHill Station
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Arjun Desai

Created 4 June 2024

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

₹1,000

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Bus

Explore Nilgiri Mountain Railway at your own pace. The back alleys have the best street food.

Day 2

₹1,000

Rose Garden

Walk

Visit Rose Garden and interact with locals. Their recommendations are gold.

Day 3

₹1,300

Ooty Lake

Other

Hike to Ooty Lake early morning. The trail takes about 2 hours one way.

Day 4

₹1,800

Botanical Gardens

Train

Spend the morning exploring Botanical Gardens. Grab lunch at a local eatery nearby.

Day 5

₹900

Doddabetta Peak

Train

Spend the morning exploring Doddabetta Peak. Grab lunch at a local eatery nearby.

Day 6

₹1,600

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Car

Cultural show in the evening after a day exploring Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Day 7

₹1,200

Rose Garden

Train

Start early to beat the crowds at Rose Garden. The morning light is magical here.

Day 8

₹1,300

Ooty Lake

Bus

Ooty Lake is best visited in the afternoon when the light is perfect for photos.