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7 Days in Ooty: A Journey to the Hills 🌄

kantu vamshi

kantu vamshi

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, serene lakes, lush gardens, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the lap of nature!

Day 1Waterfalls, Shooting Point, and Culinary Delights
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$106

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
68 - 82 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
10 - 12 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
$4
24 - 29 min

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Place to Bee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2Secrets, Boating, and Krishna's Butter Ball
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$139

Earl's Secret
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
45 - 54 min

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Pykara Lake Boating
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$10
3 - 4 min

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Pykara Dam & Power House
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$5
651 - 782 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
3 - 4 min

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Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Day 3Peaks, Valley Views, and a Green Cafe
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$119

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
11 - 14 min

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Valley View Point
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
46 - 56 min

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Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$15
38 - 46 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
21 - 26 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 4Tea Factory, Botanical Garden, and Gastronomic Bliss
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$126

Tea Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$10
10 - 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$4
6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$44
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 5Coffee House, Rose Garden, and Lake Boating
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$120

Ooty Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
8 - 12 min

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Government Rose Garden
Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$4
8 - 10 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
$8
1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$44
3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$44
Day 6Hill Station Exploration and Authentic Cuisine
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$120

Hotel Aryaas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
20 - 29 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
3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 7Lakeside Retreat and Culinary Farewell
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$142

Hotel Taj
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
14 - 17 min

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Ooty Lake
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$10
28 - 41 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$44
7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52

Budget breakdown: $872 In total

Activities & Food:$872