Background
Trip Planner Logo

Journey to Ooty: A 9-Day Adventure in Tamil Nādu

Anu

Anu

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Explore breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, lush tea gardens, and cultural landmarks. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ooty

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1
+

$73

Pykara River
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$13
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Pykara Lake Boating
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
0
Pykara Lake
Secluded reservoir lake in a natural forest setting with waterfalls, speed boating & boat rides.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
$25
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point
A popular location for Bollywood films, this vast parkland has horse-riding trails & hillside views.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$10
Day 2
+

$50

Kandal Cross Shrine
Tranquil Catholic church known for its enshrined cross, airy, colorful sanctuary & yearly feast.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
27 - 33 min

~

Directions

Wenlock Downs
Sprawling natural area outside of Ooty featuring picturesque grassy meadows & farmland.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$13
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Pykara Dam & Power House
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•
$13
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Pykara Waterfalls
Series of small waterfalls cascading on the Pykara River amid a scenic, serene landscape.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$25
Day 3
+

$38

Cairn Hill Reserve Forest
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Adam's Fountain
Landmark circa-1886 fountain with multiple tiers featuring gilded accents & fanciful cherubs.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Toda Temple
Tiny thatched-roofed Hindu temple with a carved wooden door, crafted in the traditional Toda style.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
18 - 22 min

~

Directions

The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum
Tours revealing the manufacturing process that turns fresh leaves into Nilgiri tea, plus tastings.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$25
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Ketti Valley View Point
Views across tea fields, grassy plains & hillside vistas of wildflowers, with rustic lodges nearby.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•
$13
Day 4
+

$38

Arboretum Tree Garden
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$13
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Murugan Temple, Elk Hill
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Valley View Point
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
23 - 28 min

~

Directions

Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$13
22 - 27 min

~

Directions

Marlimund lake
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$13
Day 5
+

$75

Mukurthi National Park
Mountainous grassland reserve, accessible with a permit, home to wildlife like tahrs & leopards.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
285 - 342 min

~

Directions

Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$38
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Tea Park
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$13
Day 6
+

$48

Boating Spot and Children's Park
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$13
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

St. Stephen's Church
Founded in 1830, this church features stained-glass windows & a painting of the Last Supper.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Government Botanical Garden
Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55 acres.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$10
18 - 27 min

~

Directions

Government Museum
Small museum featuring exhibits on cultural history as well as zoology, botany & archaeology.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$25
Day 7
+

$48

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
•
$25
60 - 72 min

~

Directions

Ooty Italian garden
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$13
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

CSI Holy Trinity Church
This landmark 1858 church, one of the city's oldest, was once used as a school on weekdays.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

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

$13

Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
18 - 27 min

~

Directions

Thread Garden
Artificial garden featuring flowers, plants & lawns crafted from thread, canvas & wire.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$13
20 - 29 min

~

Directions

Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$45

Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
•
Free
608 - 730 min

~

Directions

Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
•
$20
26 - 39 min

~

Directions

Ooty Lake
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
•
$25

Budget breakdown: $425 In total

Activities & Food:$425