Ooty

Upon your arrival, our driver warmly welcomes and meets you at Bangalore Airport, Railway station, or any preferred location in Bangalore.

Day 01: Bangalore to Ooty

Explore the mystical charm of Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta: A serene temple nestled amidst mist-covered hills, standing as the highest peak in the Bandipur region.

Bandipur National Park offers the option of a Jungle Jeep safari from 6 am to 9:30 am. Notably, it is the first national park in India to employ drones for tracking poachers. While exploring, you may encounter freely roaming deer, elephants, bisons, black-faced monkeys, and other wildlife on the road itself. For those interested in a jungle jeep safari to spot tigers, it’s recommended to depart from Mysore by 5:30 am.

Madumalai National Park allows jungle safaris until 10 am. There are two routes to Ooty: one via Masinagudi and the other via Gudalur.

The Gudalur route, after a challenging journey through Bandipur and Mudumalai national parks, offers a refreshing tea break as you enter The Nilgiris, where the Western Ghats meets the Eastern Ghats.

Visit the Needle Rock Viewpoint, also known as Soochimalai, where you can literally reach for the clouds just around 700 meters from the road, providing breathtaking 360-degree views.

Experience Pykara Lake, a popular gateway 20 km from Ooty in the Nilgiri district. The Pykara village features a dam and a seasonal power plant, with an optional boat ride available.

Discover Pykara Waterfalls as the Pykara River changes direction, considered sacred as it flows northwards and then turns west after reaching the plateau.

The Pine Forest in Ooty, a major tourist hub, is a picturesque valley where numerous movies, songs, and serials have been filmed.

Explore the scenic Shooting Point, also known as Wenlock Downs, a significant attraction in Ooty.

Finally, reach Udhagamandalam (Ooty), check into your hotel, and unwind after your exploration.

Enjoy leisurely evening hours for shopping and stay overnight in Ooty.

Day 02: Ooty Sightseeing.

After breakfast at 8:00 am, embark on a captivating Ooty sightseeing tour:

Explore the expansive Government Botanical Garden, spanning 22 hectares, a prominent attraction in Ooty.

Visit the Doddabetta Tea Factory and Chocolate Museum to delve into the intricacies of tea processing and chocolate manufacturing.

Ascend to Doddabetta Peak, the fourth-highest peak in South India at 8652 feet, offering a panoramic 360-degree view of Ooty, Mettupalayam/Coimbatore, Avalanche Dam, and Mukurthi Peak. 

Kotagiri: The oldest hill station in Nilgiris, renowned for tea estates and scenic spots.

Experience Ooty Lake & Boathouse, where paddle boats, row boats, and motor boats await your exploration of this artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan in 1824 (additional charges apply).

Wander through the enchanting Government Rose Garden, the largest rose garden in India, situated on the slopes of Elk Hill near Ooty town.

Discover Karnataka Park, a recent addition to Ooty’s attractions. This beautifully maintained garden offers an excellent ambiance with ample space to relax, sit, and capture memorable selfies.

Day 03: Ooty Sightseeing.

Coonoor: Famous for Nilgiri tea production, Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s Nose, and Lamb’s Rock.

Explore Sim’s Park, a beautifully maintained garden with a dedicated Children’s Zone.

Visit Lamb’s Rock in Coonoor, a tourist spot on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hill, offering stunning views of the Coimbatore plains, tea estates, and coffee estates.

Discover Dolphin’s Nose Mountain View Points, featuring a rock formation resembling a dolphin’s nose, situated 1000 feet above sea level.

Experience the allure of Highfield Tea Factory, a fifty-year-old establishment immersed in the aroma of freshly brewed tea, utilizing the nearby tea plantation.

Explore the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train), built in 1908 and relying on a fleet of steam locomotives. Recognized by UNESCO as an extension to the World Heritage Site, diesel locomotives now operate between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam.

Conclude the day with free time for shopping in the evening, followed by an overnight stay in Ooty.

Day 04: Ooty to back home

After breakfast, drop at your desired location, Airport/Bus Station / Railway station and the tour concludes with happy memories. If time allows, we can explore any remaining sightseeing spots along the way.

• Accommodation in Bengaluru
• Your preferred private car (AC or non-AC)
• Sightseeing as per itinerary in Bengaluru.
• Driver allowance.
• Toll, Parking fees and Fuel charges
• Available taxi service within the scheduled itinerary
• Pickup and drop in the same vehicle
• Breakfast in Hotel/Resort

• To and fro Air, Bus, and Train tickets
• Personal expenses
• Laundry, Booze, Phone bills, Shopping, etc.
• Entry fees at monuments (wherever applicable)
• Mineral water bottle. Any Item which is not mentioned in the Inclusion section.
• Speed boating, pedal boating, row boating, canoeing.
• Lunch / Dinner (MAP / AP plans are exceptions)
• Interstate vehicle permit (if applicable)
• The vehicle will be available for your use between 7:30 am and 9:30 pm. If utilized outside these hours, an additional driver allowance will be applicable
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