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9 Days in Coonoor: A Tea Lover's Paradise

Omkar Patil

Omkar Patil

20 Dec 2023

Embark on a tea-filled adventure in Coonoor, where lush green hills and aromatic plantations await. Discover hidden valleys, majestic waterfalls, and ancient forts while sipping on the finest Nilgiri tea. From picturesque viewpoints to serene lakes, this itinerary is a tea lover's dream come true.

Trip to Coonoor

Day 1Tea Estates and Tranquil Parks
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$20

Singara Tea Estate
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
52 - 63 min

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Kallar Park
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
Day 2Waterfalls, Instant Pictures, and Tea Tasting
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$35

Catherine Water Falls view point
A road reaches the top of this scenic double waterfall that cascades for some 76 m.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
55 - 66 min

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Instant Pictures -(Studio)
This observation area offers sweeping views of Catherine Falls & the surrounding ravines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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Brooklands Tea Estate
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$15
Day 3Breathtaking Views and Sacred Serenity
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$15

Lamb's Rock
Elevated destination offering views of the mountains & surrounding coffee & tea estates.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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St. Joseph's Church
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$5
Day 4Cascading Falls, Parks, and Historic Forts
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$20

Laws Falls
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Kattery park
Picturesque park featuring flower gardens, a play area, a waterfall & other attractions.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Droog Fort
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
Day 5Cemetery Tales and Tea Factory Delights
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$45

Tiger Hill Cemetery
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
9 - 11 min

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Nilgiris tea
Botanical retreat founded in 1874, offering a variety of trees, flowers & plants, plus events.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
20 - 29 min

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Highfield Tea Factory
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$15
Day 6Lakeside Bliss and Hidden Valleys
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$15

Wellington Lake
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Hidden Valley Coonoor
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
Day 7Tea Factory Tours and Scenic Hilltops
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$45

Benchmark Tea Factory and chocolate factory
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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High Hill Tea
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
19 - 23 min

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Telescope house, Doddabetta
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
Day 8Conquer the Highest Peak
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$10

Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
Day 9Tea Gardens, Valley Views, and Temple Wonders
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$35

Tea Park
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$20
26 - 32 min

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Ketti Valley View Point
Views across tea fields, grassy plains & hillside vistas of wildflowers, with rustic lodges nearby.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$10
13 - 20 min

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Hanuman Cave Temple, Ooty
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $240 In total

Activities & Food:$240