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Ooty Escapade: A Journey to the Queen of Hill Stations

Dhiraj Suresh

Dhiraj Suresh

4 Dec 2023

Embark on an enchanting 8-day solo adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of valleys, tea gardens, waterfalls, and more. Discover the secrets of tea-making, stroll through botanical gardens, and experience the serenity of Ooty Lake. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Ooty

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Day 1Valley Vistas and Tea Tales
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$10

Valley View Point
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
Day 2Conquer the Heights and Savor Chocolate Delights
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$20

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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$15
21 - 26 min

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Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 3Botanical Bliss and Tea Park Thrills
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$9

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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$4
24 - 29 min

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Tea Park
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
Day 4Panoramic Valleys, Rose Gardens, and Shooting Point
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$13

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
38 - 46 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 - 12:30 PM
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$4
Day 5Mesmerizing Waterfalls and Serene Lake Boating
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$20

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
5 - 6 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Day 6Horticultural Wonders and Krishna's Butter Ball
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$0

Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
626 - 752 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
Day 7Tranquil Moments by Ooty Lake
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$10

Ooty Lake
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
Day 8Farewell to the Hill Station
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $82 In total

Activities & Food:$82