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5-Day Adventure in Ooty: Explore the Peaks, Lakes, and Waterfalls

Vijay Reddy

Vijay Reddy

28 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Discover the majestic Doddabetta Peak, serene Ooty Lake, and enchanting Pykara Waterfalls. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Government Botanical Garden and the Pine Forest Ooty. Experience the tranquility of the Murugan Temple and the excitement of Pykara Lake Boating. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ooty

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1
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$8

Gateway Coonoor - IHCL SeleQtions

Depart from your stay 🏨

67 - 81 min

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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
23 - 28 min

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Murugan Temple, Elk Hill
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$9

Gateway Coonoor - IHCL SeleQtions

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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Ooty Lake
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
26 - 39 min

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Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$0

Gateway Coonoor - IHCL SeleQtions

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

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Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$5

Gateway Coonoor - IHCL SeleQtions

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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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
27 - 33 min

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Pine Forest Ooty
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
610 - 732 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$12

Gateway Coonoor - IHCL SeleQtions

Depart from your stay 🏨

82 - 99 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$2
13 - 16 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
9:30 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:$33