Ooty Kumarakom Tour

Duration:

06 Nights / 07 Days

Destination Covered:

Ooty-Kodaikanal-Munnar-Kumarakom

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

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.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

  1. Visit Botanical Garden in Ooty.
  2. Explore the tea estates in Munnar.
  3. Wildlife Safari at Eravikulam National Park.
  4. Explore the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
  5. Enjoy Boat-sailing in Periyar Lake.
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