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Unveil the Splendor of Ooty, Coonoor, and Kodaikanal
Experience the best of Tamil Nadu's hill stations with this 6-day itinerary covering Coimbatore, Ooty, Coonoor, and Kodaikanal. Start your journey in Coimbatore, visiting the Isha Yoga Centre. Explore Ooty's botanical gardens, peaks, and lakes before heading to Coonoor for stunning viewpoints and tea plantations. Conclude your trip in Kodaikanal, with visits to breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and serene lakes. This itinerary promises a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and cultural richness, ensuring an unforgettable travel experience.
Covered places:
Ooty : Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Thread Garden, Wax Museum, Rose Garden, Doddapatta peak, Tea museum.
Coonoor : Sim’s Park, Lamb’s Rock, Dolphin’s nose, Tea plantation.
Kodaikanal : Kodai Lake, The Coaker's walk, The Green valley view, Guna caves, Shenbaganur museum, Kurunji Anadavar temple
Today morning upon arrival you will be welcome by our executive and after introduction to our chauffer you will be transferred to hotel and after small refreshment you can visit Isha Yoga Centre. Later return back to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Coimbatore.
Post breakfast you will be transferred to Ooty (Udhagamandalam). On arrival at Ooty, check in into the hotel and after refreshing, you can visit Botanical garden - spread over a huge area of 22 hectares and with more than 650 species of flowers and trees is a horticulturist’s delight. The highlight of this garden is a fossil tree believed to be 20 million years old, and then visit The Doddabetta peak - at an altitude of 8606 feet is the highest point of South India. It provides stunning views of this hilly region. After that visit The Rose Garden - located in the prime part of Ooty, spread across in around 10acres of area, it is one of the largest gardens of its kind in India. The Wax museum in Ooty is also an interesting spot to visit. Wind up your day at the Ooty Lake where in you can indulge in many activities like Boating, Cycling around the lake, Joy ride on Horse etc. (On direct payment basis). Overnight at hotel in Ooty.
Today have leisure breakfast you can proceed to Coonoor by the famous TOY TRAIN* (Ticket subject to availability) for a short and beautiful ride from Ooty to Coonoor (ride time approx. 1.15Hrs). Upon reaching Coonoor, our chauffeur will pick you from railway station and continue for sightseeing of Coonoor visit the Sim’s park – yet another beautiful botanical garden which is home to a variety of unusual species of plants from different parts of the world. Lamb’s rock – gives you a spectacular view of the lush forest and the beautiful hills side, thus making this place an excellent picnic spot too. The Dolphin’s Nose – is another stunning viewpoint which is more than 1000 feet above sea level. The name is derived due the unique rock formation of the peak resembling a dolphin’s nose. Post visits in Coonoor, return back to Ooty. Overnight at hotel in Ooty.
Today morning finish your breakfast you can proceed to Kodaikanal, it is one of another famous hill station in Tamilnadu, filled with full of natural boundaries, whoever visit this hill station and enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush green trees and plantations, up on arrival check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure, overnight stay at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast with a relaxed start of the day, you can visit Bryant Park – a wonderfully maintained and most popular Botanical garden of the region. The Pillar Rock – a set of three giant pillar type boulders. The Coaker's walk – provides stunning views along the walkway. The Green valley view – formerly known as the suicide point is yet another beautiful view point. Guna caves – known as devils kitchen is now popular after the name of Tamil movie Guna which was shot here. Pine forest – a treasure trove of Kodaikanal keep you and camera busy. Shenbaganur museum of Natural History – yet another must see place while in Kodai. End your day tour at the Kodaikanal boast Kodai Lake - a man-made star shaped lake spread over sixty acres of area. You can indulge in various activities in here like bi-cycling, horse riding, pedal boating etc.(On direct payment basis) A walk around the lake is very relaxing in the natures lap. Overnight at hotel.
This morning have leisure breakfast by enjoying the climate & misty clouds. Then visit most famous Kurunji Anadavar temple, dedicated to Lord Muruga where you can experience Green valley view - a thrilling site to visit because it is deep and is a dangerous valley point that is more than 5000 feet. Then you can start drive Madurai Airport / Railway station to catch your onward Flight / Train. Good times become good memories!!
FAQs:
What are the must-visit places in Ooty?
In Ooty, you should visit the Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden, Wax Museum, and Ooty Lake.
What can I do in Coonoor?
In Coonoor, you can explore Sim’s Park, Lamb’s Rock, Dolphin’s Nose, and the tea plantations.
What are the key attractions in Kodaikanal?
Kodaikanal's key attractions include Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk, Green Valley View, Guna Caves, Shenbaganur Museum, and Kurunji Anadavar Temple.
How can I spend my leisure time in Ooty and Kodaikanal?
In Ooty, you can enjoy boating, cycling, and horse riding at Ooty Lake. In Kodaikanal, activities include bicycling, horse riding, pedal boating at Kodai Lake, and walking around the lake.
What is the best time to visit these hill stations in Tamil Nadu?
The best time to visit Ooty, Coonoor, and Kodaikanal is from October to June, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing.