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Ooty Escapade: A Journey Through Nature's Wonderland

Dinesh Babu

Dinesh Babu

5 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure to Ooty, Tamil Nādu, India. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Thunder World, Government Rose Garden, and Doddabetta Peak. Discover the secrets of tea at The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum, explore the enchanting Government Botanical Garden, and sail through the serene waters of Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House. Unleash your inner explorer at Ooty Hill Station, witness the breathtaking Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point, and marvel at the majestic Pykara Waterfalls. Conclude your journey with a visit to Krishna's Butter Ball, Pykara Dam & Power House, and the tranquil Pykara Lake.

Day 1Thunder World, Rose Garden, and the Peak of Adventure
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$44

Thunder World
Kid-oriented amusement park with a dinosaur attraction & an indoor snow room, plus a food court.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
7 - 9 min

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Government Rose Garden
Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$6
41 - 50 min

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Doddabetta Peak
8,650-ft. mountain with road access, a forest preserve at the peak & telescope observatory.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$23
Day 2Tea Factory, Botanical Garden, and a Boat House Voyage
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$33

The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum
Tours revealing the manufacturing process that turns fresh leaves into Nilgiri tea, plus tastings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
11 - 14 min

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Tamilnadu Tourism Ooty Boat House
Large, scenic lake popular for paddleboating, rowing & other activities in & out of the water.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 3Hill Station Wonders, Shooting Point Thrills, and the Magnificent Pykara
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$21

Ooty Hill Station
High-altitude settlement known for its many lakes & gardens, plus mountain peaks & a waterfall.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 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
$6
10 - 12 min

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Pykara Waterfalls
Series of small waterfalls cascading on the Pykara River amid a scenic, serene landscape.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$15
Day 4Krishna's Butter Ball, Dam & Power House, and the Serene Pykara Lake
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$23

Pykara Dam & Power House
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
$8
3 - 4 min

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Pykara Lake
Secluded reservoir lake in a natural forest setting with waterfalls, speed boating & boat rides.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
$15
Day 5

Budget breakdown: $120 In total

Activities & Food:$120