Overview

Welcome to the Queen and Princess of Hill Stations! Get ready for a magical 5-day journey through mist-covered mountains, sprawling tea gardens, and pristine lakes. This trip combines two of South India’s most beloved hill stations – Ooty, with its colonial charm and vast tea estates, and Kodaikanal, known as the “Gift of the Forest” with its scenic waterfalls and dense woods.

Day 1: Coimbatore to Ooty – The Ascent Begins!

• Morning: Pickup from Coimbatore (4-hour scenic drive through Nilgiri mountains)
• Afternoon: Check-in at hotel in Ooty. Freshen up and relax
• Evening: Visit the magnificent Government Botanical Gardens
  • Explore 55 acres of terraced gardens established in 1847
  • Marvel at the Italian Garden with perfectly manicured flowerbeds
  • Visit the Glass House filled with exotic tropical plants
  • Perfect spot for memorable photos!
• Night stay in Ooty

Day 2: Exploring Ooty’s Treasures

• Morning: Visit Tea Factory and Tea Museum
  • Watch the fascinating tea processing
  • Learn about different tea varieties
  • Enjoy tea tasting session
  • Buy fresh tea from the source
• Afternoon: Ooty Lake experience
  • Boat ride on the serene lake
  • Surrounded by Eucalyptus trees
  • Great spot for photography
• Evening: Commercial Street exploration
  • Shop for famous Ooty chocolates
  • Browse local handicrafts
  • Try some local snacks
• Night stay in Ooty

Day 3: Ooty to Kodaikanal – The Scenic Journey

• Morning: Check-out after breakfast
• Scenic drive to Kodaikanal (7-8 hours)
  • Travel through winding roads and forests
  • Photo stops at viewpoints
  • Experience changing landscapes
• Evening: Check-in at Kodaikanal
• Evening stroll around Kodai Lake
  • 24-acre star-shaped lake
  • Walk the 5km lake circuit
  • Watch locals selling handmade chocolates
• Night stay in Kodaikanal

Day 4: Kodaikanal’s Natural Wonders

• Morning: Bryant Park and Coaker’s Walk
  • Bryant Park: Home to 325+ species of plants
  • Coaker’s Walk: 1km walking plaza with valley views
• Afternoon: Pine Forest and Guna Caves area
  • Walk through towering pine trees
  • Perfect spot for nature photography
  • Mystical atmosphere in the pine forest
• Evening: Pillar Rocks viewpoint
  • Watch the sunset over three giant rock pillars
  • Height of about 400 feet
  • Misty views of the valley
• Night stay in Kodaikanal

Day 5: Farewell Day

• Morning: Free time
  • Last-minute shopping for homemade chocolates
  • Pick up local spices and oils
  • Collect souvenirs
• After breakfast, drive back to Coimbatore (6-7 hours)
• Evening: Drop at Coimbatore

✓ INCLUSIONS:

• 4 nights accommodation (2 nights Ooty + 2 nights Kodaikanal)
• Morning Breakfast
• Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing

✗ EXCLUSIONS:

• Entry fees to tourist spots
• Boating charges
• Lunch & Dinner
• Personal expenses & shopping
• Camera fees
• Extra activities not in itinerary
• Early check-in/late check-out charges
• Peak season charges if any

Best Time to Visit: March to June and September to November. Avoid monsoon season (July-August).

Travel Tips:

• Carry light woolens – evenings are cool in both places
• Keep extra time for journeys during peak season
• Both locations are at high altitude; take time to acclimatize
• Carry comfortable walking shoes
• Keep a day flexible for weather changes