A City Experience in Ooty

  1. Day 1: Thread Garden
    10 minutes (3.6 km) from Ooty Railway Station

    The Thread Garden is a unique attraction that features beautiful floral arrangements made entirely out of threads. The intricate detailing and vibrant colors of the flowers are truly mesmerizing. The garden also offers a shop selling handmade items such as bags, jewelry, and decor.

  2. Day 1: Ooty Lake
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from Thread Garden

    Ooty Lake is a serene and peaceful location that is perfect for a boat ride. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a stunning view of the hills. Boating is the major attraction of the lake and visitors can take a pedal boat or motorboat ride.

  3. Day 1: Government Botanical Garden
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Ooty Lake

    The Government Botanical Garden is a beautiful park that spans over 55 acres. The garden features an array of exotic plants, colorful flowers, and rare trees. The highlight of the botanical garden is the fossilized tree that is estimated to be over 20 million years old.

  4. Day 2: Wax World
    10 minutes (2.8 km) from Ooty Railway Station

    Wax World is a fun museum that showcases life-like wax models of famous personalities from around the world. Visitors can take photos with the wax models and learn interesting facts about these personalities. The museum also has a collection of dolls and tribal masks.

  5. Day 2: Deer Park
    15 minutes (3.1 km) from Wax World

    The Deer Park is a must-visit attraction for wildlife lovers. The park features different species of deer including Sambhar and Chital. Visitors can take a stroll through the park and enjoy the sight of these calm and gentle creatures. The park also has a play area for children.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Thread Garden (30 minutes, ₹30)
  • Ooty Lake (1 hour, ₹200 per boat ride)
  • Government Botanical Garden (1 hour, ₹60)
  • Wax World (45 minutes, ₹100)
  • Deer Park (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹410

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Doddabetta Peak which is the highest peak in Ooty. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip the Wax World and visit the St. Stephen's Church which is a beautiful colonial-era church.

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