Coorg, Ooty and Coonoor Hill Tour

Arrive at Mangalore Airport or Railway Station in the morning or afternoon. Meet your transport and take a 4.5-hour road journey through the greenery and hills of the Western Ghats up to Coorg. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind. During the evening, visit the local Coorg market, where you can browse stalls selling regionally grown coffee, fragrant spices, and handmade Kodava crafts. Spend the night at your hotel in Coorg.

Have breakfast at the hotel before starting a full day of sightseeing across Coorg. First, explore Omkareshwara Temple, a Shiva shrine known for its blend of Gothic and Islamic architectural styles alongside a central water pond. Head next to Abbey Falls, set within lush coffee and spice estates. Continue to the 17th-century Madikeri Fort to see its historical museum and regional views. Later, learn about elephant conservation at Dubare Elephant Camp, followed by a visit to the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple in Bylakuppe to observe Tibetan Buddhist art. Finish the day with a stop at Honnamana Kere Lake before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart on a 6-hour road transfer covering 247 kilometres across the Western Ghats into Tamil Nadu. Ascend the Nilgiri hills to reach Ooty. Check in to your hotel and take time to rest. Your evening is free at leisure; you may explore the local Ooty town market, famous for handmade chocolates, aromatic Nilgiri tea, and warm woollen clothes. Sleep overnight at your hotel in Ooty.

Eat breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a tour of Ooty's natural viewpoints. Begin at Doddabetta Peak, the highest summit in the Nilgiri mountains, providing expansive views across the range. Proceed next to Pykara Lake and Pykara Waterfall, a forested environment suited for walks and boat rides. Afterwards, visit the Ooty Rose Garden, which displays more than 20,000 varieties of roses. Conclude the sightseeing circuit at Kamraj Sagar Dam, taking in the serene waters and green surroundings. Return to your hotel in Ooty for the night.

After breakfast, begin with a walk through the Government Botanical Garden in Ooty to view its diverse plant collections. Head to Ooty Lake to enjoy a boat ride on the water. Next, take a train ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, travelling through mountain tunnels and tea plantations. Continue towards Coonoor to visit Dolphin's Nose viewpoint for panoramic looks at the hills and Catherine Falls, followed by a stop at Law's Falls. End your day walking the manicured grounds of Sim's Park before driving back to Ooty for the night.

Have breakfast at your hotel and complete the check-out process. Set out on the road transfer heading towards Coimbatore. Along the way, visit the 500-year-old Thandu Mariamman Temple, known for its deep history and distinctive architecture. Following the visit, transfer directly to Coimbatore Airport or Railway Station for your scheduled onward journey, where your trip concludes.