Blue Mountain : The Nilgiri Hills With Ooty

4 Days / 3 Nights
Starting from ₹18,900
Escape into South India's pristine Nilgiri Biosphere. Ride the historic UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway, stroll through tea estates in Coonoor, and relax in colonial-era heritage bungalows.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Coimbatore / Mysore to Ooty
Today's Highlights: Scenic drive through Bandipur/Mudumalai tiger reserves, check-in, and evening at Ooty Lake.
The Journey: Pickup from Coimbatore Airport or Mysore Station. Enjoy a scenic 3.5-hour drive winding up the 36 hairpin bends through pine and eucalyptus forests to Ooty (7,350 ft). Check into your colonial-era heritage hotel. Enjoy an evening pedal-boat ride on Ooty Lake.
Stay: Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions / Ferrnhills Royale Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Botanical Gardens & Doddabetta Peak
Today's Highlights: Visiting the 160-year-old Government Botanical Gardens and panoramic views from Doddabetta Peak.
The Journey: Visit the famous Government Botanical Gardens, featuring rare tree species and terraced flower beds. Drive to Doddabetta Peak (8,652 ft), the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains, offering sweeping views over the Western Ghats. In the afternoon, visit the historic Ooty Rose Garden.
Stay: Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: UNESCO Nilgiri Toy Train Ride to Coonoor
Today's Highlights: Historic steam train ride from Ooty to Coonoor, Sim’s Park, and tea factory tour.
The Journey: Board the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway steam train for a breathtaking journey through tunnels and over bridges to Coonoor. Visit Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose viewpoint overlooking Catherine Falls. End your day with a private guided tea factory tour and tasting session.
Stay: Tea Nest Coonoor / Savoy Ooty (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Departure
Today's Highlights: Morning tea estate walk and transfer down to Coimbatore/Mysore.
The Journey: Enjoy a slow morning breakfast overlooking tea slopes. Check out and take a private transfer down to Coimbatore Airport or Mysore Railway Station for your journey home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Inclusion:
03 Nights accommodation in colonial heritage hotels/resorts.
Daily breakfast, 1 tea-plantation lunch, and 1 welcome dinner.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) tickets.
Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing.
Exclusion:
Train or flight tickets to Coimbatore/Mysore.
Personal expenses and camera fees.