Overview
Ooty is one of the most amazing hill station of South India, situated in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Udhagai or Udhagamandalam, located on the foothill of Nilgiri, on the height of about 2,240 meter above sea level. It is one of the most picturesque place renown for tea and coffee plantation. Apart from this, the town is surrounded with trees such aseucalyptus, pine and conifers etc.
Kodaikanal, which is also known as the princess of the hill in southern part of India. This spectacular hill station is located in Tamil Nadu, on the foothill of upper Palani Hills at the height of about 2,133 metres. The Palani hills roll outwards towards green vistas dotted with lakes.
Munnar is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The town is located at the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, at the height of about 5,200 feet above from the sea level. . Munnar is not popular as a hill resort, but it is also the centre of the Kerala’s tea growing district, aptly known as the high range. The valley is known as eucalyptus plantation, which fuel the many tea factories in the region.
Kumarakom is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a haven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.
‘Ooty Kumarakom Tour’ willgive you the chanceto explore some most stunning tourist destinations of Southern India which are filled with the charming natural beauty. During this package, apart from the natural beauty, you will also explore the culture and traditions of two most amazing states Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The duration of the tour is 05 nights and 06 days, you will visit the post poluler places such as Ooty, Munnar and Kumarakom. You will also explore the wildlife of the region at Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Coimbatore-Ooty (By Road - 100 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Upon your arrival at the Coimbatore Airport/Railway Station, meet our representative, after welcome, drive to Ooty.
On reaching, check into your pre booked hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Ooty. During the tour you will cover some major attractions of the city such as Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, apart from this you will also get an opportunity to shop at the local markets of Ooty.After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing
Post breakfast, proceed for the tour of in and around Ooty, including Koddandu Point, Ketty Valley,Lamb’s Park, Tea Gardens, Dolphin’s Nose, Rose Garden, Avalanche andSim’s Park.After sightseeing, return back to the Ooty. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 3: Ooty - Kodaikanal (By Road - 260 Kilometres)Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Kodaikanal by road. On the way, visit the Palani Temples. After arrival in Kodaikanal, check in at the hotel. After freshen up, proceed for the boating/fishing at the Kodaikanal Lake apart from this you will cover some other major attractions such asSilver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, Golf Links, Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Kodaikanal-Munnar (By Road - 160Kilometres)Sightseeing
Today after an early breakfast, drive to Munnar, it is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of thetea plantations and Cardamom hills.
On reaching, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Munnar-Thekkady (By Road-160 Kilometres)Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city tour of Munnar, visit the major attractions of the town such as the tea estates and Eravikulam National Park, which is known for largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr,
Post Lunch, proceed to Periyar National Park, located in Thekkady. It is the main attraction of Thekkady, situated at banks of artificial Lake of Periyar. The Periyar wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Resave is one of the oldest protected area in the country.
The sanctuary is spread around 770 square Kilometres.
On arrival in Thekkady, check in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Thekkady-Kumarakom (By Road-135 Kilometres)Sightseeing
Today early morning, enjoy boat sailing in the Periyar Lake. After boating, return back to the hotel, and have your breakfast. After breakfast leave by road for Kumarakom to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian cranes.
Later, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7: Kumarakom-Cochin (By Road-49 kilometres)
Today is the last day of the tour. After having the breakfast, drive to the Cochin airport to board a flight for your onward destination. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.