Ooty Backpacking Trip
Location
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Altitude
2,637 meters
Distance
250+ km sightseeing & travel
Best Season / Group Size
September to May / Max 12
Available Coupons
EARLYBIRD10
Early Bird (15+ days)
COUPLES10
Couples Deal
Only valid for couples. Otherwise full amount applies.
GROUP4
Group 4+
* Apply inside booking form to avail discount.
Overview
Escape to the Queen of Hill Stations with this Ooty Backpacking Trip from Bangalore featuring tea plantations, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, toy train experiences, pine forests, lakes, and breathtaking Nilgiri landscapes.
Highlights
- •Doddabetta Peak
- •Tea plantations & tea factory
- •Ooty Lake
- •Pykara Waterfalls
- •Pine Forest
- •Shooting Point
- •Botanical Garden
- •Nilgiri mountain views
- •Campfire & social gathering
What happens after you book
1.Instant confirmation
Your booking ID and ticket arrive by email as soon as payment goes through.
2.WhatsApp group
Before the trip we add you to the group for your date, with live updates from our team.
3.Your trek lead
You get your trek lead's name and phone number, so you know who to call on the day.
4.Pickup & balance
Reach your pickup point 15 minutes early. If you paid an advance, the balance is collected at pickup.
Itinerary
- •Reach Ooty early morning, freshen up and enjoy breakfast
- •Begin exploring the beautiful hill station of Ooty
- •Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiris
- •Explore the Tea Factory & Tea Museum and experience fresh Nilgiri tea
- •Visit the famous Botanical Garden and enjoy scenic flower landscapes
- •Spend leisure time at Ooty Lake with optional boating activities
- •Lunch at a local restaurant (self-sponsored)
- •Visit Pine Forest and Shooting Point surrounded by misty landscapes
- •Return to the stay and freshen up
- •Enjoy hot dinner followed by campfire and group activities
- •Overnight stay amidst nature
What's included
Included in the price
- Round-trip transportation from Bengaluru to Ooty in TT/Mini Bus (based on group size)
- Accommodation in homestay/hotel on sharing basis
- 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner and Tea/Coffe
- Experienced Trip Captain
- Basic first aid support
- Campfire & group activities
Not included
- Entry tickets for sightseeing places
- Lunch & personal expenses
- Personal accident insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Cancellation & refund policy
Plans change, we understand. Here's what you get back, depending on how early you cancel.
If you cancel
30+ days before departure
100% refund
excluding convenience / transaction fees
15–29 days before departure
50% refund
14 days or less before departure
No refund
no future credit or transfer
If we cancel
If goChaarana cancels because of weather, safety or anything unforeseen, you get a 100% refund or can move to another trek of your choice.
Reschedule for free
Move your booking to a future trek at no extra cost, subject to availability. Ask at least 3 days before your original trek date.
Good to know
- Refunds are processed within 7–10 working days.
- Trek fees can't be transferred to another participant.
- No refund for a no-show or for dropping out mid-trek.
Things to Carry
- Government ID proof (Soft copy or original)
- Comfortable clothes for 2 days
- Warm jacket/sweater
- Small backpack for essentials
- Water bottle and Energy bars/snacks (optional)
- Sunglasses, cap & waterproof phone cover
- Camera, charger & power bank (optional)
- Personal medications if required
- Comfortable trekking shoes/slippers
Pickup Points
Marathahalli - Kalamandir
Silk Board
BTM Layout
Banashankari