The Ooty Tea Garden is a must-visit for families. Visitors can explore the expansive tea fields and capture lasting memories with photos and videos. Traditional tea harvester costumes are available for those who want to enhance their photos. Professional photographers are also on-site to help you achieve picture-perfect shots for a small fee. The Rs. 10 entry fee includes access to the garden and a complimentary cup of tea made from the estate’s fresh tea leaves.
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Arrival at the Tea Garden Ooty
Our first morning in Ooty didn’t go exactly as planned, as the weather had other ideas. We began our day at the Botanical Garden, then headed to Doddabetta peak, and were accompanied by rain throughout. Eventually, the rain subsided, perhaps out of pity. While the sun remained mostly hidden behind clouds, the weather became pleasant.
Plenty of parking is available at the site. We parked our car and went directly to the ticket counter. The garden is a popular destination and typically draws large crowds. However, the unusual weather kept visitor numbers down, which was a bonus for us, as we enjoyed clear backdrops for some excellent portraits.
Quick Traveler’s Information | Tea Garden Ooty
Timing: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Distance from City: About 15 Kms
Ticket Price: Rs. 10/- per adult with a complimentary inhouse Tea
Parking: Available in Open with no additional parking charges.
Time Required: About an Hour should be sufficient.
Bollywood Connection: None
Birding Option: Next to none.
Recommended time to visit: We visited during daytime, and it was pleasant. Evenings during sunset also could be a good option.
Firsthand Experience | Tea Garden Ooty
The Tea Garden welcomes visitors with the opportunity to dress up in tea-harvester costumes for an engaging photo session. This is a fun activity for everyone, from couples to families. The climb to the top, while uphill, is manageable and offers increasingly stunning views of the seemingly endless tea gardens. The breathtaking panorama is the perfect backdrop for enjoying a complimentary cup of the garden’s own tea. A shop at the top offers locally grown tea for purchase. We lingered for over an hour, soaking in the beauty and capturing some memorable portraits, before heading off to our next stop.
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Bangalore to Ooty by Road
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Other places to Visit in Ooty
Ooty leaves travelers spell bound with its diverse tourist attractions. Check my blog on Places to Visit in Ooty [Ooty Tourist Places – PankajSinghPhotographie] to know about other amazing travel destinations in Ooty.
Where to stay in Ooty?
For stay one can consider:
- Beverly villa – Semi Budget
- Zostel Ooty – Semi Budget (Fav among travelers)
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KSTDC Hotel Mayura Sudarshan ,Ooty – Budget
- Serenity Inn Home Stay – Budget (New Property)
- AJ Heritage Ooty Resort by VOYE HOMES – Semi Budget
- Karpagam Residency – Budget
- Lazo Silver Lake , Ooty – Budget and Semi Budget Options
- Tranqville Resorts – Luxury
- Taj – Luxury
- Sterling Ooty Elk Hill – Luxury
- Sterling Fern Hill – Luxury
- SaffronStays Milton Abott Estate – Luxury
However, I would recommend, if you have more than two nights of stay, recommended would be to book a stay in Coonoor. Coonoor is about 25 kms from Ooty, but the view it offers is absolutely raw in good way. Beautiful hills, close to nature, romantic skies, and what not. Coonoor leaves you with that feeling.
- Bella Vista Homestay – Semi Budget
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De Rock Jungle Living Resort – Semi Budget to Luxury
- Satya Anand Cottage Pure Veg and Non Alcoholic Hotel – Semi Budget to Luxury
- Coonoor Mountain Stay by Lexstays at Mukesh Kudil – Budget and Semi-Budget options
- Teanest by Nature Resorts and Stays – Semi Budget to Luxury
- Sleeping Beauty by Nature Resorts and Stays – Semi Budget to Luxury – Recommended for scenic views
- Neemrana’s Wallwood Garden – Semi Budget to Luxury – Recommended for scenic views
- The Xanadu, Coonoor – Semi Budget
- Radosri – Budget – Recommended
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