Here’s a perfect 5-day Ooty family tour package from Chennai, combining scenic road trips, hill station charm, and kid-friendly activities:
🌄 5D/4N Ooty Family Tour Package by Car (Chennai → Ooty → Coonoor → Mysore → Chennai)
✔ Best For: Families wanting a mix of nature, heritage & adventure
✔ Travel Mode: Self-drive SUV/AC Tempo Traveller (for 6-8 members)
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📅 Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai → Mysore (Heritage Start)
– 5:00 AM – Depart Chennai via NH44
– Breakfast: A2B, Krishnagiri
– Lunch: Kamath Upachar, Bengaluru bypass
– Evening: Visit Mysore Palace (7PM light show)
– Stay: Radisson Blu/Ginger Mysore
– Drive Time: 10 hrs (with breaks)
Day 2: Mysore → Ooty (Via Bandipur)
– 7:00 AM – Breakfast → Drive via Bandipur Forest (spot deer/peacocks)
– Lunch: Pine View, Gudalur
– 3:00 PM – Check into Sterling Ooty/Club Mahindra
– Evening: Boating at Ooty Lake
– Drive Time: 5 hrs
Day 3: Ooty → Coonoor (Toy Train Day)
– 8:30 AM – Toy Train (Ooty → Coonoor, book via IRCTC)
– Sightseeing:
– Sim’s Park (Coonoor)
– Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint
– Tea Estate Visit
– Return: Private cab to Ooty
– Dinner: Earl’s Secret
Day 4: Ooty Exploration
– Morning:
– Botanical Gardens
– Doddabetta Peak
– Afternoon:
– Pykara Lake & Falls (speed boat ride)
– Wax Museum
– Evening: Chocolate shopping at Modern Stores
Day 5: Ooty → Chennai
– 6:00 AM – Sunrise at Rose Garden
– 8:00 AM – Start return via Salem Route
– Lunch Stop: Aryaas, Salem
– Expected Arrival: Chennai by 8PM
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💰 Package Cost (Family of 4)
| Category | Budget (3-star) | Luxury (4/5-star) |
|——————–|—————|——————|
| Accommodation | ₹15,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Fuel/Tolls | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Meals | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Activities | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Total | ₹38,000 | ₹65,000 |
✅ Inclusions:
– AC accommodation (4 nights)
– Breakfast & dinner
– All sightseeing entry fees
– Toy train tickets (2nd class)
❌ Exclusions:
– Lunch & personal expenses
– Speed boat rides/adventure activities
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🚗 Travel Tips
1. Vehicle Choice:
– Self-drive: Rent Innova Crysta (₹2,800/day)
– With Driver: Tempo Traveller (₹14/km)
2. Must-Book in Advance:
– Toy train tickets (Release 120 days prior on IRCTC)
– Resort stays (Apr-Jun peak season)
3. Packing List:
– Woolens (Nights: 12-15°C)
– Motion sickness pills (for ghat roads)
– Reusable water bottles
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🌟 Special Family Experiences
– Chocolate Making Demo at Kingstar Confectioners
– Pony Ride near Ooty Lake (₹100-200)
– Tribal Museum Visit (Kids love artifacts)
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📌 Route Map
Chennai → Krishnagiri → Salem → Coimbatore → Ooty → Mysore → Chennai
Total Distance: ~1,100 km
