Ooty Coorg Hills Tour | Coorg Ooty Hill Station Holidays Package

OVERVIEW- Blessed with scores of natural treasures, South India always entices travelers from different nooks and corners of the globe. Some of the best gems in the treasure trove of South India are Ooty, Coonoor and Coorg. Resting in the lap of Mother Nature, these three are very beautiful hills stations that allure visitors with their charm. The towns are blessed with picturesque charm and scenic vistas. Other than the alluring atmosphere, this mesmerizing hill station is affluent with cultural and historical backdrop.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

COORG- Coorg is very beautiful and enchanting hill station in Karnataka in South India. It is located at 1100 m above the sea level Coorg presents picturesque beauty studded with traditional dark tiled cottages and scintillating flowers. It looks like a mini paradise. Coorg offers great opportunities for the adventure loving people for trekking and rock climbing.

OOTY- Ooty, the capital of Nilgiris district and the Queen of hill stations nestled in the beautiful Nilgiris Mountains is the land of picturesque picnic spots. It was a popular summer gateway of Britishers during the colonial days due to its high altitude (2240 meters above sea level). The travelers are greeted by the dense forest, sprawling grasslands, lofty mountains and numerous tea gardens on most of the routes. And shop for souvenirs at the popular local markets.

COONOOR- Coonoor situated at an altitude of 4927 meters id the second largest hill station in Nilgiri region after Ooty. It is located about 19 km to the south of Ooty. It is famous for lush green views of Nilgiri hills with an extensive variety of wildflowers and birds it is home to. It also abounds in sprawling vegetation, tea bushes, coffee plantation and a profusion of sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons, mountains and lovely waterfalls.

Tour Destination: Bengaluru - Coorg - Ooty - Coonoor - Bengaluru

Travel Duration: 05 Nights/06 Days

DAY 1: BENGALURU - COORG

Today drive to the beautiful hill station Coorg (Kodagu). Transfer to hotel. Evening free to enjoy the wonders of nature in Coorg.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: COORG

After breakfast, full day city tour of Coorg

RAJA SEAT- Raja's Seat in the town of Madikeri is where the kings would sit and watch the sunsets with their consorts. This is considered one of South India's most scenic locations. The view from Raja's Seat is breathtaking as you gaze upon the green valleys and towering hills.

OMKARESHWARA TEMPLE- The temple was established in 1820 by Lingarajendra II with Mumammadan style architecture, which featured a center dome and four corners with turrets. It is dedicated to Lord Siva You will find minarets of Dodaveearaja and Lingaraja with Nandi Bull on the top of minarets. The carvings on it include many manifestations of Lord Shiva.

ABBI FALLS- Coorg's most popular waterfall is a 5 km drive from the main town.

BYLE KUPPE- It is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in south India. It has several monasteries and the prominent among these are the Great Gompa of Sera Je and Sera Mey and the Namdroling monastery. The gold-coated Buddhist statues in the monastery are imposing and unique, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Tibetans.

KAKKABE- The town is the largest producer of honey in South East Asia.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: COORG- OOTY

Today drive to the beautiful hill station Ooty. Transfer to hotel. Enjoy the remaining day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: OOTY

After breakfast at hotel, visit the Queen of the Blue Mountains- Ooty.

BOTANICAL GARDEN- The garden is very popular with nature lovers and those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close. It is located at the slopes of the Doddabetta peak. The terraced garden is maintained by the Tamil Nadu horticultural society and covers an area of 22 hectares.

OOTY LAKE- Covering an area of around 65 acres, the Ooty Lake is a manmade lake formed in 1824 under the British. It features a boathouse which offers boating facilities to the visitors and is famous for for boating on the lake or enjoy their favorite outdoor activity of fishing.

DODDABETTA PARK- It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. The picturesque Nilgiris and the amazing views this place has to offer. This place offers amazing trek spots and plenty of quiet and picturesque locations to solitary wanderers like me.

LAMB'S ROCK- another vantage point that is ideal for taking pictures and is a wonderful picnic spot.

PYKARA RIVER- Known as a sacred place for the Toda people, Pykara River flows through the plateau and form several cascades and waterfalls. The Pykara falls are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ooty and are famous for the shola trees, Toda settlements and wildlife.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: OOTY - COONOOR - OOTY

Today drive to the beautiful hill station Coonoor. Later visit

SIM'S PARK- Bounded by the breathtaking contours of land over a hundred years, this amazing park was developed. The park, spread over 12 hectares, was developed by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray in the year 1874. The park contains naturally occurring trees, creepers, shrubs besides many unusual plant species.

DOLPHIN NOSE VIEWPOINT- A huge rock, the Dolphin's Nose resembles a dolphin's nose and is located at 1000 feet above sea level. The road to this popular viewpoint goes through hairpin turns and breath stopping narrow roads. Once you reach the rock, you can see jaw-dropping gorges on both the sides of it that will surely give you an adrenalin thrill.

HIDDEN VALLEY- The Hidden Valley, nestled in the beautiful hills of Coonoor, is splashed with a lush, green landscape and with the enchanting mountain-views at the backdrop, every footstep seems a marvel. Since the valley is not totally accessible, hence a trek is necessary to savour its beauty.

CATHERINES FALLS- St. Catherine Falls is situated around the sphere surrounding of Coonoor. It is located at a height of 250 feet and has a special place in the heart of the visitors. The name of the Catherine Falls is perceived to be baptized after the wife of M.D. Cockburn. The pretty lady was believed to have spread the coffee plantation to Kotagiri region.

DROOG FORT- Droog Fort served Tipu Sultan as his outpost in the 18th century. at a distance of about 15 kilometres from Coonoor town the fort is based at an elevation of 600 feet from sea level, tourists need to trek their way through the tea gardens to make it to the famous tourist attraction.

ST. GEORGE CHURCH- The church is a work-of-art in the history of Coonoor. The church is the unique example of an archetypal Cantonment Church. It was established by Colonel J.T.Boileau in 1826. A number of travelers from across the world come here to see the beauty of this magnificent church.

In the evening return back to the beautiful hill station Ooty. Transfer to hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: OOTY - BENGALURU

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Kochi/Coimbatore to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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