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10 Days of Ooty Bliss 🌄

Ubi Kekri

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ooty. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of tea gardens, marvel at stunning viewpoints, and explore the rich cultural heritage of this hill station. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ooty

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Day 1Valley View Point, Murugan Temple, Elk Hill, The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum

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$3

Valley View Point

Valley View Point

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Murugan Temple, Elk Hill

Murugan Temple, Elk Hill

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum

The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

Day 2Doddabetta Peak, Benchmark Tea Factory and Chocolate Factory

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$5

Doddabetta Peak

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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$4

20 - 24 min

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Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory

Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

Day 3Tea Park, Government Botanical Garden, Adam's Fountain

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$3

Tea Park

Tea Park

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

20 - 24 min

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Government Botanical Garden

Government Botanical Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

8 - 12 min

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Adam's Fountain

Adam's Fountain

Landmark circa-1886 fountain with multiple tiers featuring gilded accents & fanciful cherubs.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Ketti Valley View Point, Government Rose Garden, Government Museum

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$5

Ketti Valley View Point

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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$1

7 - 9 min

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Government Rose Garden

Government Rose Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Government Museum

Government Museum

Small museum featuring exhibits on cultural history as well as zoology, botany & archaeology.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$3

Day 5Krishna's Butter Ball, St. Stephen's Church, Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House

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$2

Krishna's Butter Ball

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

612 - 735 min

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St. Stephen's Church

St. Stephen's Church

Founded in 1830, this church features stained-glass windows & a painting of the Last Supper.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House

Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House

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

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$2

Day 6Ooty Lake, Thread Garden

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$4

Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

25 - 38 min

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Thread Garden

Thread Garden

Artificial garden featuring flowers, plants & lawns crafted from thread, canvas & wire.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

Day 7Ooty Hill Station, Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point

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$1

Ooty Hill Station

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

27 - 33 min

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Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point

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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$1

Day 8Pykara Lake, Pykara Waterfalls

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$5

Pykara Lake

Pykara Lake

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

5 - 6 min

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Pykara Waterfalls

Pykara Waterfalls

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

Day 9Pykara Lake Boating, Pykara Dam & Power House, Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden

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$4

Pykara Lake Boating

Pykara Lake Boating

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

3 - 4 min

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Pykara Dam & Power House

Pykara Dam & Power House

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

42 - 51 min

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Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden

Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Avalanche Lake

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$3

Avalanche Lake

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

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$3

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:$33