OOTY
Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the "Queen of hill stations" is the
capital of Nilgiri district. It is one of the Best tourist resorts
and
is called as "Blue Mountains". It is a land of dreams and a picturesque hill
station. It is situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The height
of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 meters, the
highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 meters.
This famous hill station is at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka,
three southern states of India. British founded this hill resort which seemed
them as their summer headquarters. Before that time, the area was inhabited by
Todas. These tribal people still inhabit the area, but only around 3000 remain.
What was once a getaway from the steamy summers of the plains for the British
elite of the Madras Presidency is now a hill station that caters to weekend
holidaymakers from all over the South of India and honeymooners from across the
country.
| Fact File: | |
| Location: | Nilgiri district, Tamilnadu |
| Area: | 36 sq.kms |
| Altitude: | 2,623 meters Rainfall: 121cms |
| Discovered by: | British In 1800 |
| Language spoken: | Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and English. |
| Clothing: | Light woollen in summer and heavy woollen during winter. |
| Temperature: | Summer: Max 25C, Min 10C Winter: Max 21C, Min 5C |
| Best Season: | April to June and September to November |
Getting there:
Air:
The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, 100 km away. You can catch a direct
flight to Coimbatore from Chennai, Kozhikode, Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Train: One can take a train up to Coimbatore and then the enchanting Nilgiri Mountain Railway, better known as the Toy train. It is one of the few remaining diesel engine trains and although it spits up huge dark clouds of pollution, it is a major tourist attraction and a reminder of the Indian railways' glorious beginning. The nearest broad-gauge railway head from Udhagamandalam is in the minor Mettupalayam, which is 46 km away. Mettupalayam is connected to Udhagamandalam by a four-hour journey on the Mountain Railway.
By Road: Ooty is well connected by good roads. It is 535 km from Chennai (via Salem), 89 km from Coimbatore, 18 km from Coonoor (via Gudalur), 155 km from Mysore, 187 km from Calicut, 290 km from Bangalore, 281 km from Kochi (via Coimbatore and Palakkad), 236 km from Kodaikanal (via Coimbatore and Palani). There is a regular bus service from Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, Calicut, Kanyakumari, Tanjavur, Tirupati and Cochin. Buses ply regularly to Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Kotagiri, Coonoor and Doddabeta.
OOTY 3 Nights / 4 Days
Day 01 Mettupalayam - Ooty
Arrive
Mettupalayam. On arrival transfer to Ooty. The beautiful
hillstation established by the British in the early part of the 19th Century.
A fine retreat from the heat of the plains.
The Beautiful Ooty Lake, Set Among Groves Of Eucalyptus Trees is a popular
spot with its facilities for boating.
Day free till lunch. Then proceed for half day tour around Ooty places
covering Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, Dam and back to hotel. Overnight stay
at Ooty.
Day 02 Ooty - Coonoor
After breakfast, proceed
for a half day sightseeing of Coonoor.
Located at a lower
altitude, with a warmer climate, Coonoor is a popular hill resort in its
own way. You can take a Optional toy train to Coonoor to enjoy the scenic
beauties. The well laid-out Sim’s park here is a beautiful botanical
garden, with many rare flowers, shrubs and trees. Lambs rock and
Dolphin’s Nose are some of the viewpoints and picnic spots around Coonoor.
Overnight stay at Ooty.
Day 03 Ooty
After breakfast proceed for
sightseeing of Film Diwane. Visit Pykara Lake, Water Falls, Pye Mund,
Film Shooting Locations (landscapes), Outer view of the Gymkhana Club & the
Golf Course and the Rose Garden.
Day 04 Ooty - Mettupalayam Chennai
Day free. Later check-out of the hotel and proceed to station
/ Airport to connect to your destination.
Cost per couple: Click here
Package Cost Includes:
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3 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast and Dinner
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All transfers and sightseeing by private car
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All taxes.
Package Cost does not Include:
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Air / Train fare.
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Meals, Expenses of personal nature such as room service, bar bills, laundry, phone calls, tips and Porterage.
