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A 5-Day Adventure in Ooty: Exploring the Hills and Lakes

gitam yuvasena

18 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Discover the beauty of Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, and Pykara Waterfalls. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting hill station.

Trip to Ooty

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Viator

Day 1

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$38

Rainbow Cottage

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Hotel Aryaas

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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Thunder World

Kid-oriented amusement park with a dinosaur attraction & an indoor snow room, plus a food court.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

24 - 36 min

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Ooty Lake

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$5

25 - 38 min

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Dhaba Express

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

Day 2

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$38

Rainbow Cottage

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Hotel Taj

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 10 min

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Ooty Hill Station

High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Hotel Ooty Saravanas

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Government Rose Garden

Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$2

Day 3

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$47

Rainbow Cottage

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Tea Factory

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

13 - 16 min

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Doddabetta Peak

8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

21 - 26 min

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The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum

Tours revealing the manufacturing process that turns fresh leaves into Nilgiri tea, plus tastings.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

18 - 22 min

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Hotel Hills Palace

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 4

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$46

Rainbow Cottage

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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The Planters Paradise

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

12 - 18 min

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Government Botanical Garden

Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55 acres.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$2

33 - 40 min

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Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point

A popular location for Bollywood films, this vast parkland has horse-riding trails & hillside views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$2

29 - 35 min

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Pepper and Salt

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House

Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$4

Day 5

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$42

Rainbow Cottage

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 41 min

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Earl's Secret

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

49 - 59 min

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Pykara Lake

Secluded reservoir lake in a natural forest setting with waterfalls, speed boating & boat rides.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Pykara Waterfalls

Series of small waterfalls cascading on the Pykara River amid a scenic, serene landscape.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

654 - 785 min

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Veeras Restaurant

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball

Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $211 In total

Activities & Food:$211