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A Blissful Journey to Ooty: 4 Days of Nature and Serenity

Sruni Raj

Sruni Raj

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 4-day adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Avalanche Lake, Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden, Murugan Temple, and more. Indulge in the aroma of freshly brewed tea at The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum. Experience the tranquility of Ooty Hill Station and the thrill of Pykara Lake Boating. Join us on this unforgettable journey of nature and serenity.

Day 1
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$30

Avalanche Lake
A 2-mile hike in Glacier National Park lead to this serene lake with mountain & waterfall views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
46 - 56 min

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Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Murugan Temple, Elk Hill
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
16 - 20 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$15
592 - 711 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$53

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
$15
15 - 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$8
19 - 23 min

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Tea Park
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$8
14 - 17 min

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Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$23
Day 3
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$45

Pykara Waterfalls
Series of small waterfalls cascading on the Pykara River amid a scenic, serene landscape.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
43 - 52 min

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Ooty Lake
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$15
10 - 12 min

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Government Rose Garden
Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$8
8 - 10 min

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Ketti Valley View Point
Views across tea fields, grassy plains & hillside vistas of wildflowers, with rustic lodges nearby.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$8
Day 4
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$23

Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 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 - 1:30 PM
$8
13 - 16 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$15

Budget breakdown: $150 In total

Activities & Food:$150