Here’s a well-optimized 3-day Ooty tour package from Chennai, covering travel, sightseeing, and family-friendly activities at a relaxed pace:
🏞️ Chennai → Ooty Family Package (3D/2N)
✔️ Ideal For: Short & refreshing hill station getaway
✔️ Best Travel Mode: Train + Cab / Flight + Cab (Flexible options)
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📅 Itinerary Breakdown
Day 1: Chennai → Ooty (Travel + Local Sightseeing)
– 6:00 AM: Depart Chennai by flight (to Coimbatore, 1.5 hrs) / train (to Mettupalayam, overnight)
– 10:00 AM: Arrive in Coimbatore/Mettupalayam → Private cab to Ooty (3 hrs)
– 1:30 PM: Check into hotel (Family-friendly options: Sterling Ooty / Fortune Resort)
– 3:00 PM: Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens (Colonial-era flora, perfect for kids)
– 5:00 PM: Enjoy Ooty Lake Boating (Paddle boats/row boats available)
– 7:00 PM: Dinner at Earl’s Secret (Kid-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant)
Day 2: Ooty Full-Day Sightseeing
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
– 9:00 AM: Visit Doddabetta Peak (Highest point in Nilgiris, panoramic views)
– 11:00 AM: Explore Rose Garden (22,000+ rose varieties)
– 1:00 PM: Lunch at Nahar’s Sidewalk Café (Scenic views, Continental food)
– 3:00 PM: Toy Train Ride (Ooty → Coonoor stretch if tickets available) OR Tea Factory Visit (Learn tea processing)
– 5:00 PM: Stroll through Charring Cross Market (Buy chocolates, spices)
– 7:00 PM: Return to hotel → Relax
Day 3: Ooty → Chennai (Return)
– 7:00 AM: Early visit to Pykara Lake & Falls (30 mins from Ooty, serene boat ride)
– 10:00 AM: Check out → Drive to Coimbatore
– 1:00 PM: Lunch en route / at Coimbatore
– 3:00 PM: Flight/Train back to Chennai
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💰 Package Cost (Per Person)
| Category | Train + Cab | Flight + Cab |
|——————–|—————-|—————-|
| Budget (3-star) | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Luxury (4/5-star) | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 |
✅ Inclusions:
– Accommodation (2 nights)
– Breakfast & Dinner (Optional)
– Chennai → Coimbatore/Mettupalayam travel (train/flight)
– Coimbatore → Ooty → Coimbatore cab transfers
– Sightseeing & entry fees
❌ Exclusions:
– Toy train tickets (book separately via IRCTC)
– Lunch & personal expenses
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🚆 Travel Options from Chennai
1. By Train (Budget-Friendly):
– Overnight: Chennai → Mettupalayam (Nilgiri Express) → Toy train/cab to Ooty.
2. By Flight (Time-Saver):
– Morning Flight: Chennai → Coimbatore (IndiGo/Air India) → 3-hr cab to Ooty.
3. By Road (Self-Drive):
– Route: Chennai → Krishnagiri → Mysore → Ooty (535 km, 10-12 hrs).
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🌟 Top Family Activities in Ooty
– Toy Train Ride (Book via IRCTC in advance)
– Boat Ride at Pykara Lake (Less crowded than Ooty Lake)
– Wax Museum & Chocolate Tasting (Kids love this!)
– Tea Estate Walk (Guide available at Glenmorgan/Highfield)
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💡 Pro Tips
– Book Early: Toy train tickets sell out fast (especially holidays).
– Pack: Light woolens (temps: 15°C–25°C), sunscreen, snacks.
– Avoid Peak Season (Apr–Jun): Crowded & 30% costlier.
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📌 Where to Book?
– Online: (for flights + hotels)
– Customized Tours: Local operators like Go Ooty Tours or Travel XS (better deals).
