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Ooty Escapade: 5 Days of Nature's Bliss

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11 Dec 2023

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Embark on a 5-day journey to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature. From misty peaks to serene lakes, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

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Day 1Majestic Peaks and Tea Delights

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$35

Valley View Point

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Doddabetta Peak

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

23 - 28 min

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Tea Park

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

12 - 15 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

24 - 29 min

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Marlimund lake

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$5

Day 2Gardens, Boating, and Panoramic Views

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$19

Arboretum Tree Garden

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

14 - 21 min

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Boating Spot and Children's Park

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

12 - 18 min

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Lamb's Rock Tea Garden View Point

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

10 - 12 min

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Government Botanical Garden

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$4

Day 3Valley Vistas and Rose Gardens

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$19

Ketti Valley View Point

Views across tea fields, grassy plains & hillside vistas of wildflowers, with rustic lodges nearby.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

7 - 9 min

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Government Rose Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

12 - 15 min

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Ooty Hill Station

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Pykara Lake Boating

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Waterfalls, Rivers, and Wide Open Spaces

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$25

Pykara Waterfalls

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Pykara River

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

2 - 3 min

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Pykara Dam & Power House

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

12 - 15 min

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Wenlock Downs

Sprawling natural area outside of Ooty featuring picturesque grassy meadows & farmland.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$5

Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Leisurely Golf

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$25

Mukurthi National Park

Mountainous grassland reserve, accessible with a permit, home to wildlife like tahrs & leopards.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

261 - 314 min

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Ooty Golf Course

Peaceful 21-hole golf course with serene, rolling greens & some tree shaded areas.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$5

16 - 20 min

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Ooty Lake

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $123 In total

Activities & Food:$123