3N-4D Ooty Package

After Breakfast, proceed to Ooty & Coonoor Sightseeing. Located around 20 km from Ooty, Coonoor is one of the largest hill stations after Ooty. In the Nilgiri Hills, at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level, this hill station presents an alluring list of tourist attractions and adventure sports like trekking. Doddabetta Peak - It is the highest point of Nilgiris hills with a height of about 2,623 meters. It is also the second highest peak in South India. A junction of Western and Eastern Ghats, its breathtaking view of the landscape around is something not to be missed. Ooty Botanical Gardens- Get hooked with the relaxing ambience of the most popular Botanical Garden packed with a plethora of plants including orchids, ferns, shrubs, trees, bonsai plants and a 20 million year old Fossilized tree trunk. Sim's Park- Located at a height of 1780 meters, Sim’s Park is a botanical garden which was established in 1874. It has more than 1000 species of flora including Queensland Karry Pine, Rudraksha (the bead tree) and Ornamental tree making it a place worth visiting. Coonoor Tea Estate- Coonoor, known as the tea garden town, boasts of many breathtaking tea gardens. A tour to these tea plantations, walking through the lush greenery and refreshing aromas of tea is an experience worth trying. Lamb's Rock- Located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose in Ooty, Lamb’s Rock is also called Echo Rock. A popular picnic spot, it offers an admirable view of Coimbatore Plains and surrounding lush greenery. Route to this place offers trekking opportunities too. Dolphin’s Nose- Located 10 km at a distance from Coonoor, Dolphin’s Nose is a peak offering enchanting view of the Nilgiri Hills and the Catherine Falls. The peak of the hills resembles the nose of a dolphin, hence the name. Overnight stay at Ooty Hotel.

After Breakfast, proceed to visit other tourist attractions of Ooty including: Wenlock Downs- Wenlock Downs is now home to the Gymkhana Club of Ooty and also the Government Sheep Farm. This 80 acre downs also accommodate the Hindustan Photo Films Company and is also a popular spot to visit for golfers. Pine Tree Forest- The amazing Pine trees ranging from 15m to 45m are characterized with needle shaped leaves, spiral twisted branches and thin flaking barks. Towering Pine trees epitomize this deep green refuge which is also a preferred movie shooting spot, where movies like Saajan, Dil, Qyamat se Qayamat Tak and Sadma had been shot.. Toda Hamlet / School Mund- A visit to the pastoral community of Toda tribe dwelling in the Nilgiris is a humbling experience and provides you with an insight into their customs, traditions and social dynamics. The trip to Toda Hamlet helps you learn about the fine architecture of their houses. The ethnic tribal community lives in small hamlets called mund. Kamraj Sagar Dam- Also known as the Sandynallah Reservoir, it is a wonderful picnic spot with refreshing nature around. It is also frequented by a lot of bird watchers. Movies Filming Shoot Point- Situated at a distance of 14.49 Kms from Ooty or 9 miles exactly. This is a tourist spot in Ooty that was made popular owing to its green forest areas & mountains that surround this region. This place is also referred to as the 'Shooting Medu' where several South Indian Movies and Bollywood Movies have been filmed. 9th Mile is extremely calm and scenic, lending a perfect venue for picnics and hangout zones. Pykara Waterfalls- Located 20 kms away from Ooty, originating in the Mukurthi peak, Pykara River and the waterfalls create breathtaking scenic beauty. Declared a heritage site, the Pykara lake is one of the places to visit in Ooty. Pykara Lake / Boat House- A ride across the sparkling blue waters would satiate your desire to explore the endless beauty encircling the majestic Lake. You can board a speed boat that runs for ten minutes or a motor boat for 20 minutes to have a closer view of the glistening landscape encircling the lake.Overnight stay at Ooty Hotel.

Morning after Breakfast, check-out from the Ooty hotel. Depending on your departure time, if time permits, you can visit the below Ooty tourism places: Emerald Dam / Lake- Famous for a variety of fish in the lake, the birds in the locale and surrounded by tea plantations, Emerald lake is also notable for the scenic sunrise and sunset views near the lake. Emerald dam is one among the major supply of water to Kundah Hydro Electric Power Station. This is one of the favorite picnic spots for the tourist and also it is one of the major attractions for the tourist. Avalanche Lake- Located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Ooty, surrounded by lush greenery, this lake presents breathtaking scenic beauty. As the name suggests, this lake is the result of an avalanche. Trout fishing is also quite popular here. Bhavani Temple / Upper Bhavani Dam, Reservoir and Lake are out of bounds for the public and can only be traveled by Forest Department Vehicle and also require prior permission from the forest department. Once you pass the check post, there is a clearing for vehicle parking and ticket counters are available for booking the forest department bus or Jeeps (depending on your budget). These Buses / Jeeps then drive all the way to the northern fringes of Upper Bhavani lake, stopping at viewpoints, temples (Bhavani temple) etc on the way and heading back to your parking area after an eventful and scenic 2 hours journey. (Note: Ticket fee not included in this package).