Here’s a well-planned Chennai to Ooty family tour package by car, offering flexibility, scenic road trips, and kid-friendly experiences:
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🚗 Chennai → Ooty Family Road Trip (4D/3N)
✔ Perfect For: Families who enjoy road trips with stops at scenic spots
✔ Best Travel Time: 6-8 months to avoid monsoon landslides (July-Sep)
✔ Total Distance: 535 km (One way)
✔ Ideal Vehicle: SUV/MUV (Innova/Xylo for 6-8 members)
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📅 Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai → Mysore (Break Journey)
– 5:00 AM: Start from Chennai via NH44 (Bangalore route).
– Breakfast Stop: A2B Veg Restaurant, Krishnagiri (2.5 hrs in).
– Lunch Stop: Kamath Upachar, Bangalore Bypass.
– Sightseeing:
– Mysore Palace (Evening illumination at 7 PM).
– Brindavan Gardens (Musical fountain show at 6:30 PM).
– Stay: Radisson Blu/Ginger Hotel (Mysore).
– Driving Time: 10-12 hrs (with breaks).
Day 2: Mysore → Ooty (Via Bandipur)
– 7:00 AM: Breakfast → Drive to Ooty via Bandipur Forest (Wildlife spotting).
– Lunch: Pine View Restaurant, Gudalur.
– Enroute Stops:
– Pyramid Valley (Spiritual pitstop).
– Emerald Lake Viewpoint (Instagram-worthy).
– 4:00 PM: Check into Sterling Ooty/Club Mahindra.
– Evening: Relax at resort or short walk to Ooty Lake.
Day 3: Ooty Sightseeing
– 8:00 AM: Toy Train Ride (Ooty → Coonoor, book via IRCTC).
– 10:00 AM: Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint (Coonoor).
– 12:30 PM: Lunch at Garden Restaurant.
– Sightseeing:
– Botanical Gardens (1-3 PM).
– Rose Garden (3:30-5 PM).
– Tea Factory Visit (5:30 PM).
– 7:00 PM: Dinner at Place to Bee (Organic farm-to-table).
Day 4: Ooty → Chennai
– 6:00 AM: Sunrise at Doddabetta Peak.
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast → Check out.
– Return Route: Ooty → Salem → Chennai (NH44, 9-10 hrs).
– Lunch Stop: Aryaas, Salem (Pure veg).
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💰 Cost Breakdown (For Family of 4)
| Expense | Budget (₹) | Mid-Range (₹) |
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| Fuel/Tolls | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Accommodation | 6,000 (3-star) | 15,000 (4-star) |
| Meals | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Sightseeing | 2,000 | 3,500 |
| Total | 21,000 | 36,500 |
✅ Inclusions:
– All road transfers (AC vehicle).
– 3 nights stay (Breakfast + Dinner).
– Entry fees for gardens, toy train.
❌ Exclusions:
– Personal expenses, boating, extra activities.
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🗺️ Route Map & Tips
Primary Route:
Chennai → Krishnagiri → Salem → Coimbatore → Ooty (NH44 + SH17)
Alternate Route:
Chennai → Bangalore → Mysore → Bandipur → Ooty (More scenic but longer)
Road Tips:
– Avoid Night Driving: Ghat sections lack lighting.
– Toll Cost: ~₹1,200 (One way).
– Pitstops:
– Salem: Reliance petrol pump (Clean washrooms).
– Mettupalayam: Ample eateries before ghats.
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👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
– Ooty Lake: Paddle boats (₹300 for 4).
– Wax Museum: Kids love superhero statues (₹100/child).
– Chocolate Shopping: Modern Stores (Buy homemade chocolates).
– Resort Stays: Pick ones with play areas (Like Taj/Sterling).
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🚗 Car Options
1. Self-Drive:
– Rent SUV from Zoomcar/Revv (~₹2,500/day).
2. Hire Driver:
– Outstation cab (Innova @ ₹12/km).
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📌 Pro Tips
– Book Early: Resorts fill fast in summer (Apr-Jun).
– Carry: Motion sickness pills (for ghat roads), snacks, woolens.
– Toy Train: Book seats early (Ooty → Coonoor more scenic than Mettupalayam route).
