About the 🌿 Coorg – Ooty: The Hill Retreats of South India 🌄
The Coorg–Ooty circuit is a perfect escape into the lush green hills of South India, known for its cool climate, scenic landscapes, and peaceful charm 🌸. Coorg (Kodagu) is famous for its coffee plantations ☕, misty hills, and waterfalls 💦, while Ooty, the Queen of the Nilgiris 🌄, is loved for its colonial charm, botanical gardens 🌺, and serene lakes 🌊. Together, they offer a refreshing blend of nature, relaxation, and scenic beauty—ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers seeking a calm hill holiday 🌿✨.
Tour Highlights
Day-wise Itinerary
Pickup from Bangalore Airport/Railway Station and drive toward Coorg ($260$ km / $6$ hours). En route, visit the Bylakuppe Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery), the largest Tibetan settlement in South India. Explore the bamboo groves of Cauvery Nisargadhama before checking into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a golden sunset at Raja’s Seat, once the favorite lounging spot of the Kodagu Kings.
After breakfast, head to the Dubare Elephant Camp for an interactive session with the gentle giants. Visit the gushing Abbey Falls, nestled within private coffee plantations. Later, explore the Omkareshwara Temple, famous for its unique blend of Gothic and Islamic architecture, and the historic Madikeri Fort. Spend the evening shopping for Coorg’s famous spices, honey, and homemade wines.
Check out and drive to Ooty ($240$ km / $6$ hours). The journey takes you through the Bandipur and Mudumalai forest range—keep your cameras ready for wildlife! Reach Ooty by afternoon and check in. In the evening, visit the Ooty Lake for a serene boat ride or stroll through the local market to buy aromatic eucalyptus oils and homemade chocolates.
Explore the highest point in the Nilgiris, Doddabetta Peak, for a 360-degree view of the valley. Visit the Tea Factory & Museum to see how tea is processed, followed by the lush Botanical Gardens and the Rose Garden. In the afternoon, start your return journey to Bangalore ($270$ km / $7$ hours) for your late-night drop-off at the Airport or Railway Station.
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Policies & Information
- Accommodation: 3 Nights stay (2N in Coorg, 1N in Ooty) in your chosen hotel category.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast (3 total) at the hotels.
- Transportation: Private AC Vehicle (Sedan or SUV) for all 4 days. (Note: AC is typically switched off during steep uphill climbs for engine safety).
- Driver & Road Costs: Fuel, Driver Allowance, Toll Taxes, and Parking Charges are included.
- Transfers: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from Bangalore.
- Primary Travel: Airfare or Train tickets to and from Bangalore.
- Entry Fees: Tickets for Abbey Falls, Botanical Garden, Golden Temple, and Doddabetta.
- Activity Charges: Boating at Ooty Lake, Elephant interaction fees at Dubare, or Toy Train tickets (highly recommended but subject to availability).
- Lunch & Dinner: All meals except breakfast.
- GST: 5% Government Service Tax extra.
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in Inclusion section.
• Minimum 2 persons required for booking
• Child below 5 years complimentary
• Extra bed charges applicable
• Valid passport required
• 30+ days: 10% cancellation fee
• 15-30 days: 25% cancellation fee
• 7-15 days: 50% cancellation fee
• Less than 7 days: No refund
• 25% advance at booking
• 50% payment 30 days before travel
• Balance payment 7 days before travel
• Accepted: Credit card, bank transfer, UPI