The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, Ooty is one of the most picturesque destinations in India. Situated in Tamil Naidu, it is known as one of the best honeymoon locations and a perfect destination for family vacations. Another name for Ooty is Udhagamandalam; it is surrounded by glistening blue water lakes, stunning botanical gardens, and sprawling tea estates. But what if you only have two days?
Fortunately, there are many places to visit in Ooty in 2 days; yes, you will not be able to cover all the places this beautiful city has to offer. But you can no doubt cover some of the most enchanting places through the best Ooty packages from Bangalore or Coimbatore. The places include Doddabetta Peak, Pykara waterfalls, rose gardens, stone houses, and more. If you are interested in visiting Ooty and checking out the best places it has to offer, read the list below.
Ooty Places to Visit in 2 days (If Departing from Bangalore / Mysore)
The distance from Bangalore to Ooty is 271 km, which you can cover in approximately 6 hours. From Mysore, the distance is 125 km covered in approximately 4 hours. Here is the recommended itinerary to follow.
Day 1:
- If you reach Ooty in the morning, refresh yourself and cover a few Ooty sightseeing places in the morning itself, like Mukurthi National Park; the morning safari is excellent. After that, you can head to Pykara Falls and Lake to enjoy boating and splendid views.
- In the day, head to Wenlock Downs, Rose Gardens, and Pine Tree Forest, each within a coverable distance to the other.
- After enjoying the local cuisines, you can board the toy train at 2 pm and head to the Ketti viewpoint and enjoy the view.
- Come back and relax.
Day 2:
- Trek to Doddabetta Peak and enjoy the view. Cover Ooty Lake and botanical gardens early in the morning when the crowd is less.
- In the afternoon, explore the tea factory and wax world before heading to Murugan Temple in the evening.
- After that, explore the markets, enjoy dinner, and depart.
Ooty Places to Visit in 2 days (if traveling from Coimbatore)
The distance from Coimbatore to Ooty is 85.6 km, which you can cover in approximately 3 hours.
Day 1:
- Start your Ooty tour with a trek to Doddabetta Peak. After enjoying the view, explore the Ooty Lake and boathouse in the morning.
- In the afternoon, a tea factory and museum await you, and a wax museum is nearby, so cover it on day 1 itself.
- End day one with a visit to Murugum Temple and Elk Hills.
Day 2:
- On day 2, you can cover the Pykara Falls, Lake, and Mukurthi National Park in the morning.
- Then, you can head to Wenlcoks and the rose garden and pine tree forest.
- End the day with a toy train to Ketti and its view point.
Name of the Places to Visit in Ooty:
- Doddabetta Peak
- Ooty Lake
- Pykara Waterfalls
- Emerald Lake
- The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum
- Botanical Garden
- Ooty Rose Garden
- C.S.I St. Stephen's Church
- Pykara Boat House
- Government Rose Garden
- Mudumalai National Park
- Murugan Temple, Elk Hill
- Kamaraj Sagar Dam
- Avalanche Lake
- Dolphin's Nose
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Ooty Shooting Point
- Pine forests
- Thread Garden
- Deer Park
- Needle Rock View Point
- Thunder World
- Toda hamlet
- Wax World Ooty
