Overview

Dreaming of misty mornings, rolling tea gardens, and the charm of a bygone era? Let me introduce you to our enchanting 3-day escape to Ooty and Coonoor – where every turn brings a new postcard-perfect view.

Imagine waking up to the crisp mountain air of the Nilgiris, where colonial-era buildings stand proudly against a backdrop of emerald hills. This isn’t just a holiday; it’s your gateway to the “Queen of Hill Stations” where time slows down and nature paints its most beautiful canvas.

Day 1: Arrival & Ooty Exploration

Morning:

• Arrive in Ooty and check into your hotel
• Visit the stunning Ooty Botanical Gardens, home to over 1000 plant species and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree
• Explore the Government Rose Garden, featuring over 2000 varieties of roses

Afternoon:

• Have lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Nilgiri cuisine
• Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, offering panoramic views of the region
• Stop at the Tea Factory and Museum to learn about tea processing and taste local varieties

Evening:

• Take a relaxing boat ride on Ooty Lake
• Dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant
• Overnight stay in Ooty

Day 2: Coonoor Day Trip

Morning:

• After breakfast, drive to Coonoor (approximately 1 hour)
• Visit Sim’s Park, a beautiful botanical garden with rare tree species
• Explore the famous Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint for breathtaking valley views

Afternoon:

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Coonoor
• Take the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train ride (if available)
• Visit High Field Tea Factory to see tea processing and sample fresh tea
• Explore Lamb’s Rock viewpoint for stunning sunset views

Evening:

• Return to Ooty
• Dinner and overnight stay in Ooty

Day 3: Final Ooty Exploration & Departure

Morning:

• Visit St. Stephen’s Church, a historic 19th-century Anglican church
• Explore the Tribal Research Centre Museum to learn about local culture
• Shopping at the local market for tea, chocolates, and local handicrafts

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Visit Thunder World (if interested in chocolate making)
• Depart from Ooty

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in a comfortable hotel (2 nights)
• Daily breakfast
• Private vehicle for sightseeing as per itinerary
• All transfers (pick-up and drop from Ooty)

EXCLUSIONS:

• Airfare/Train fare
• Lunch & Dinner during the tour
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
• Personal expenses such as:
  • Telephone calls
  • Laundry
  • Tips to driver/guide
• Camera/video camera fees at monuments
• Toy train tickets (subject to availability)
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions