Ooty & Nilgiris Hills
Pickup & Drop: Coimbatore Airport / Station / Madurai
Tour Overview
What to expect on this scenic journey
Escape into the lush green embrace of the Nilgiri Blue Mountains. Ooty, crowned the 'Queen of Hill Stations', offers misty mountain vistas, aromatic tea and eucalyptus plantations, cool mountain breeze, and heritage colonial charm. Journey through tea estates, ride the UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train, and admire roaring waterfalls and serene lakes.
Package Key Highlights
- Panoramic view of the Nilgiri hills from Doddabetta Peak (2,637m)
- Ride the historic UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train
- Explore Government Botanical Garden & Rose Garden with 20,000+ varieties
- Boating on Pykara Lake and view of cascading Pykara Waterfalls
- Coonoor tea factory tour, Sim's Park, and Dolphin's Nose view
- Comfortable mountain-certified private cab and experienced hill-driver
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Carefully paced sightseeing plan crafted for comfort
Coimbatore to Ooty & Evening Lake Leisure
Pickup from Coimbatore Airport/Station. Scenic drive through Nilgiri Ghat roads with hairpin bends and scenic tea valleys. Check into your Ooty resort/hotel. Afternoon visit to the Government Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, and enjoy relaxing boating on Ooty Lake. Evening stroll in the commercial street for homemade chocolates.
Coonoor Day Tour & Tea Plantations
After breakfast, take the iconic Toy Train from Ooty to Coonoor. Visit Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, and Dolphin's Nose viewpoint overlooking Catherine Falls. Tour a working tea factory and museum to sample freshly brewed Nilgiri tea. Return to Ooty and visit Doddabetta Peak for sunset.
Pykara Sightseeing & Departure
Morning excursion to Pykara Waterfalls, Pine Forest, and Shooting Point (Wenlock Downs). Enjoy speed boating on Pykara Lake. After lunch, begin your descent back to Coimbatore Airport / Railway Station for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
100% transparent billing with zero hidden surprises
What's Included
- Exclusive AC private vehicle (Cab AC will be off in hill climbs as per hill norms)
- Hill road driver allowance, parking, toll taxes, and permits
- Sightseeing transfers as per day-by-day plan
- Experienced hill-driving chauffeur
What's Excluded
- Toy train ticket reservation
- Boating tickets at Ooty Lake and Pykara
- Resort/Hotel room tariff
- Park entry fees and personal camera permits