Ooty or Ooatcumund a small hill station with quaint surroundings located away from the city’s hustle-bustle in Tamil Nadu is flanked by Blue Nilgiri Mountains and vast expanses of forests. The queen of Nilgiris- Ooty bags the title of Queen of the hills, just like Mussorie in Uttarakhand. Its perfect weather throughout the year, green surroundings, colonial heritage, and great eateries make it an idyllic weekend getaway or holiday destination for people of South India esp. Bangalore and Chennai. We too did a 3-day weekend trip to Ooty and had an awesome time there. So, here is a complete guide on the Ooty Itinerary we followed.
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<h2><span><strong>3 Days Ooty Itinerary</strong></span></h2>
<h3><span><strong>Day 1:</strong> (Bangalore to <g data-gr-id=)
OReach Ooty by 12 pm, so you have the rest of the day to explore queen of hills.
Route from Bangalore– Bangalore – Mandya- Mysore – Gundlupet – Bandipur – Theppakadu – Masinagudi – Ooty
Note: While coming from Bandipur side, keep in mind,
While driving to Ooty, several tourist attractions fall on the way itself. So,
Pykara Lake & Pykara Waterfalls
Pykara Lake is the largest lake in the Nilgiri district. It lies 22 km from the center of Ooty in the Pykara Village on the Ooty- Mysore road. The lake is considered sacred by the Todas community and it also forms the part an important part of the hydroelectric project i.e. Pykara dam. During Monsoons, i.e. in months of July and August, when the gates of the dam are opened, the silent lake becomes gushy. It flows amidst the pine trees and is considered as the best place for nature and photography lovers.
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<p>Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) also runs houseboats, motorboats or speed boat in the Pykara lake. So opt to sit and enjoy a scrumptious meal in the boathouse. It is an amazing place to relax and enjoy the comforts of nature. The timing of the boat ride is from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. </p>
<p>The Pykra River flows over a series of waterfalls and the 55 and 61 meter high falls together are known as<strong> Pykara fall</strong>s. So, it is the best place to enjoy the scenic beauty of nature among cloud and mountains. </p>
<p><em><strong>Also read: </strong></em>Mahabalipuram Travel Guide</p>
<h4><span><strong>Pine forest shooting point</strong></span></h4>
<p>4 Kilometers ahead the Pykara Dam lies the Pine forest shooting point, where many movie scenes have been shots. A little hike from the bottom to the hilltop gives the best view of the valley. Horse riding takes place at this place here and the place is a delight for every photographer. So, if you have ample time do spend some time here enj<g data-gr-id=)
oying the views and clicking pictures.
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Chocolate Museum lies around 9 km from the Pykara falls. It is the best place to learn the process of making healthy chocolates without using vegetable oil. They also treat you with free chocolates to enjoy on your way. The entry fee to the museum is Rs 20 and the timing are from 9 am to 6 pm.
After enjoying the Pykara falls, beautiful views and homemade chocolates we suggest to head over to your hotel to take some rest. In the evening, you can check the local market and the Thunder World
Thunder World
If you are traveling with children, then Thunder World should definitely be on your list. It is an amusement park which consists of a Dinosaur theme park, 5D theatre, Camera Museum, Vortex, Haunted House, etc. The entry fees vary for each section of the park. We suggest to choose a combo pack as it is much cost-effective.
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<p>The entry fee is around Rs 150/- for children and Rs 210/- for adults and the timings for visit are from 9 am to 7 pm. The Dinosaur theme park has all kinds of dinosaurs and it will take you to Jurassic ages. The haunted house is really scary. Kids will also enjoy the replicas of Taj Mahal, Golden temple and India gate. </p>
<h3><span><strong>Day 2 </strong>(At Ooty)</span></h3>
<p>Start your day early, around 9 am as there is lot to explore in a day. </p>
<h4><span><strong>Botanical Garden, Ooty</strong></span></h4>
<p>Botanical Garden is one of the most visited tourist places in Ooty. The garden is huge and is filled with beautiful green lawns, flowers, and ferns. The <strong>Toda hill </strong>within the park gives an insight into the tribe of Toda people. Also, check 20 million years fossilized tree here. </p>
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