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7 Days in Ooty: A Journey Through Tea Gardens and Majestic Peaks

Vivek Saryal

Vivek Saryal

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Immerse yourself in the beauty of tea gardens, explore ancient marvels, and witness breathtaking peaks. Get ready for an unforgettable solo trip!

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Day 1Krishna's Butter Ball, Tea Factory & The Tea Museum, Valley View Point
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$5

Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
591 - 710 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.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
20 - 24 min

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Valley View Point
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 2Government Botanical Garden, Benchmark Tea Factory and Chocolate Factory, Tea Park
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$7

Government Botanical Garden
Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55 acres.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$2
11 - 14 min

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Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Tea Park
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
Day 3Doddabetta Peak, Government Rose Garden
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$10

Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
35 - 42 min

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Government Rose Garden
Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$2
Day 4Ketti Valley View Point, Ooty Hill Station
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$3

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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$3
15 - 18 min

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Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House, Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
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$4

Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
20 - 29 min

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Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Ooty Lake, Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point
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$7

Ooty Lake
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
31 - 38 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$2
Day 7Pykara Waterfalls, Pykara Lake Boating
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$10

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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$5
5 - 6 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $45 In total

Activities & Food:$45