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10 Days in Ooty: A Journey through Nature's Wonderland

Masrath Begum

Masrath Begum

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of this hill station. From picturesque gardens to serene lakes, this itinerary will take you on a memorable journey through nature's wonderland.

Day 1Gardens, Valley View, and Lakes
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$17

Hotel Aryaas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
12 - 15 min

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Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Valley View Point
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Wellington Lake
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$5
Day 2Coffee, Chocolates, and Rose Gardens
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$13

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Modern Stores / Moddy's Chocolates
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 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
$4
7 - 9 min

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Ketti Valley View Point
Views across tea fields, grassy plains & hillside vistas of wildflowers, with rustic lodges nearby.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$5
Day 3Art, Boulders, and a Pristine Lake
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$26

Golden palette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
5 - 8 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
602 - 723 min

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Adam's Fountain
Landmark circa-1886 fountain with multiple tiers featuring gilded accents & fanciful cherubs.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
71 - 86 min

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Avalanche Lake
A 2-mile hike in Glacier National Park lead to this serene lake with mountain & waterfall views.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
$10
Day 4Luxury Stay and Hill Station Exploration
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$12

Hotel Taj
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
8 - 10 min

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Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 5Coffee House, Thrills, and Lakeside Bliss
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$24

Ooty Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
7 - 9 min

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Thunder World
Kid-oriented amusement park with a dinosaur attraction & an indoor snow room, plus a food court.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$10
24 - 36 min

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Ooty Lake
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
$10
Day 6Tea Factory, Hilltop Views, and Boat House
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$25

Tea Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
12 - 17 min

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High Hill Tea
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
22 - 27 min

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Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$8
34 - 41 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$4
Day 7Culinary Delights and Majestic Waterfalls
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$24

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
7 - 9 min

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Pykara Waterfalls
Series of small waterfalls cascading on the Pykara River amid a scenic, serene landscape.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10
56 - 68 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$10
Day 8Local Cuisine, Panoramic Peaks, and Lake Boating
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$37

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
36 - 44 min

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Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$15
75 - 90 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$10
Day 9Bakes, Botanical Gardens, and Tea Factory
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$25

Virtue Bakes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
8 - 12 min

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Government Botanical Garden
Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55 acres.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$4
13 - 16 min

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Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$5
Day 10Tea, Wax Figures, and Tibetan Treasures
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$18

Tea Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
12 - 15 min

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Tea Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
13 - 16 min

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Wax World
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$5
9 - 14 min

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Tibetan Market
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $221 In total

Activities & Food:$221