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5-Day Tour Of Kodaikanal, Coonoor And Ooty From Madurai
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Nature, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Description

Enrol for a fantastic tour to the princess of the hill station and Queen of the hills in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal and Ooty. Visit its major attractions and participate in activities such as boating, cycling and horse riding. Also, take a pit stop at Coonoor to see a lot of viewpoints. Also, enjoy sightseeing at the Vattakanal Falls in Kodai, the Wellington golf course in Coonoor, and Pykara Lake in Ooty.

Highlights
  • See La Saleth Church, Vattakanal Falls, Bearshola Falls and the Lion Cave
  • Take glimpses of Dolphin Nose, a 500-year-old tree and Kurinji Andavar Temple 
  • Indulge in boating, cycling and horse riding 
  • Take a stroll on Coakers Walk & visit the amazing Kodaikanal Lake
  • Explore the Wellington golf course and enjoy Ketti Valley View 
  • Visit the Mukurthi National Park & Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
  • Day 1: Madurai to Kodaikanal expand_more
    • On arrival, enjoy a scenic drive gazing at the mountains to Kodaikanal.
    • Check-in at the hotel & go for local sightseeing after a brief period of rest.
    • Visit La Saleth Church, Vattakanal Falls, Bearshola Falls, Lion Cave, Mountain View, Echo Rock, Dolphin Nose, 500 years Old Tree, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Kodai City View, Palani View, Chattier Park, Jain Temple evening back to the hotel.
    • Evening attractions include options like activities like Boating, horse riding, cycling etc.
  • Day 2: Kodaikanal Sightseeing expand_more
    • After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Kodaikanal to enjoy the Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View, Bryant Park and Coakers Walk, a 01 km paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes. On a clear day, one can view as far as Dolphin's Nose in the south, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai.
    •  Later, proceed to Kodaikanal Lake, an artificial star-shaped 60-acre lake and Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal Hotel/Resort.
  • Day 3: Coonoor to Ooty expand_more
    • Embark for a morning drive to Ooty by visiting all Coonoor attractions after breakfast for an activity-packed day. Coonoor is the second largest hill station in Nilgiris. There are a lot of viewpoints around Coonoor.
    • First is the graceful Ketti Valley View, a tourist spot located on the Ooty-Coonoor road (NH 67) that gives a spectacular view of the Ketti Valley and is an important tourist centre in Ooty. Valley View is considered the Switzerland of Southern India. The valley extends from the Mysore plateau to the Coimbatore plains and is one of the largest valleys in the world.
    • The next pit stop is in Wellington. The golf course (18 Hole golf course) is one of the most beautiful golf courses worldwide.
    • Sim's Park will be the third point of an attraction along the route. It is on the way to Dolphin Nose from Coonoor. There are more than 1000 plant species. Every year in May, the fruit and vegetable show is organized in this Park. 
    • Another viewpoint Coonoor is frequently visited by visitors is the Dolphin's Nose. The view is breathtaking from this place. People say that the tip of the peak resembles a Dolphin's Nose, which led to the name. There will be telescopes to see Catherine Falls, Black Thunder in Mettupalayam, and tribal huts. Another place for people with a love for photography. 
    • The last stop before reaching the hotel will be Lamb's Rock, another lovely viewpoint that is ideal for all types of photographers. It is around 9 km from Coonoor.  
  • Day 4: Ooty sightseeing expand_more
    • Head to Kamaraj Sagar Dam, Shooting Point and Pykara Lake. Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls are around 19KMs from the town, but the road is terrible. You can’t drive at more than 10 KMpH. (A word of caution - the rocks are very slippery near the fall, so be very careful.) 
    • Visit Mukurthi National Park, located in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. It is home to Nilgiri Tahr and endangered wildlife, including the Royal Bengal tiger and Asian elephant. 
    • Needle Rock View Point is 10 km on Gudalur-Ooty road. A panoramic view of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Gudalur town far below is a visual treat from this viewpoint. 
    • Frog Hill View Point is 11 km on the way to Gudalur-Ooty road, which overviews the frog shape of the hill. 
    • Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and National Park reside on the northwestern Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), about 36 Km from Ooty. To its north is Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park, and to its west is Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Along the south corner lies the Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley National Park. These parks, sanctuaries and the adjoining Reserve forests cover over 3,300 sq km of forest, supporting a population of 1800–2300 elephants. This protected area is an ideal home to several endangered and vulnerable species, such as the Indian elephant, Bengal Tiger, Gaur and Indian Leopard. There is a high diversity of animal life in the sanctuary, with about 50 species of fish, 21 species of amphibians, 34 species of reptiles, 227 species of birds and 55 species of mammals. Return to hotel in Ooty for dinner and rest.
  • Day 5: Coimbatore expand_more
    • Depart from Ooty to Coimbatore.

    End of the tour services.

What's Included
  • A/c vehicle for transportation
  • Multilingual South Indian driver-guide
  • 3-star accommodation double sharing basis
  • Complimentary breakfast from hotels
  • All applicable taxes & service charges
What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned above
Meeting Point

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 4 INR 8000 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 99 / person