- Location: Thunder World is located in North Lake Road, Mani Vihar in Kathadimattam Ooty. It falls in the State of Tamilnadu. The complete address of Thunder World is N Lake Rd, Mani Vihar, Kathadimattam, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001.
- Timings: Different months have different timings. From April to October, the timing is between 10.00 AM to 7.00 AM and between November and March, the timings are 10.00 AM and 5.30 PM.
- Entry Fee: Other than gate entry fees, there are other charges on different sections. The ride charges also vary according to the type of ride. They are split as given below:
- Dry Amusement rides: Rs 450
- Wet Amusement rides – Rs 800
- Combo pack (preferable which includes wet and dry rides) – Rs 800
- Deer Park without any rides – Rs 300
- There is also a super Combo pack and a Special combo pack which has different charges. For the Super combo pack that includes Snow World, BigFoot, My India and a lot more, the rate for children entry is Rs 450 per kid and Rs 550/- per adult. In the special Combo pack
- Photography charges: There are no specific photography charges.
- Distance from Ooty City center: The distance between the city center and Thunder world is a mere 1.7 km which takes approximately 5 minutes to reach.
Places to Eat in and near Thunder World
While you can easily find food of your choice at the Food court, there are some great places to eat close to the wondrous theme park. We have listed a few restaurants which you will love and those which are extremely popular among people.
1. Ascot Multi-cuisine restaurant: The restaurant has a friendly vibe to it and is famous for its diverse cuisines presented here in the most beautiful manner. It also serves gluten-free food along with vegan options. One of the best places to eat out in Ooty, the staff is friendly and dutiful while the sight surrounding the place is serene and beautiful.
2. City Palace Restaurant: For a sumptuous meal amidst a great location land yourself at the City Palace restaurant. It is a great place to dine especially in the evenings. The breath-taking views will impress you. You will also find your favorite dish here at reasonable rates and a great ambience that will make your dining experience a memorable one.
3. Lemon Grass Restaurant: This is a low budget café that is pocket-friendly and serves tasty food. The interiors are surprisingly warm and pleasing to the eyes. Both veg and Non –veg options are available.
4. Cliff Top: The moment you step here you will be enthralled by the view especially when you are here for an evening coffee. Great service combined with good food and an equally good staff makes this place a compulsory visit.
5. Hotel Ranga Villas: If you love South Indian delicacies then Hotel Ranga Villas is sure to impress you. The service is prompt and the food extremely delicious. You can enjoy a special dinner as well as snacks for small hunger here.
Traveler’s Tip before visiting Thunder World
While you might think that visiting a theme park may be as easy as stepping inside the premise then you can be wrong here. We are sharing with you some tips that will help you enjoy the place more than you can. This will also make you proactive and prepared.
1. Plan your trip before venturing into it by browsing the internet for information. Also, get the ticket rates well before you go so that you don't waste your time there thinking about which package you need to opt for.
2. We recommend you to avoid going there on weekends because of the humongous crowds. Weekdays are lighter and less crowded.
3. If you choose to go on a weekend and want to experience your favorite ride then we recommend you to arrive earlier to avoid waiting in queues.
4. Please carry enough supply of water with you as you might get tired and dehydrated.
5. Do not forget to carry sunscreens, basic medical supplies moist wipes because you never know when they come handy.
6. Do not start with the rides close to the entrance because the interiors will slowly thicken in terms of crowd.
