3N/4D
Blue Mountain 4 Days
A short holiday covering the twin hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor. Enjoy the Queen of the Nilgiris with its tea plantations and quieter Coonoor reminscent of colonial British times.
Itinerary
Day 1: Coimbatore to Coonoor ( 68 kms -2 and half hours drive)
- Today you are met on arrival at Coimbatore airport and transferred to your car. You are transferred your hotel in Coonoor.
- Check in and evening free to enjoy a tea plantation tour to see the process of making the brew that cheers !
- Evening at leisure to enjoy resort and overnight Coonoor.
Day 2: Coonoor- Ooty Sightseeing
- Today morning after breakfast you take the Toy Train from Coonoor to Ooty.
- This track runs completely through the Nilgiri mountains and is a very picturesque ride worth taking. Enjoy the mountains and beautiful scenery as your train chugs along .
- At Ooty you are met by your driver and you continue for sightseeing covering the Botanical Gardens spread across 22 hectares with more than 650 species of trees and flowers. Visit the Doddabetta Peak the highest point in South India offering a spectacular view of the Nilgiris. Continue to the scenic Ooty lake where many film shootings have taken place- you may enjoy an optional boat ride. Later lunch on own and you get some time to browse through Charing Cross where you may shop for some local souveniers and tea and chocolates.
- Continue for sightseeing to Coonoor where you cover Sims Park a beautiful Botanical garden- Lambs Rock which offers great views of the beautiful Nilgiris, Dolphins Nose a stunning view point and enjoy the beautiful tea gardens.
- Return back to your resort and overnight Coonoor.
Day 03: Coonoor to Kurumba ( 15 kms- 40 minutes)
- Today after a leisurely breakfast you leave for Kurumba Village Resort a tribute to the forgotten tribes of Kurumba who co-existed happily with nature and greenery.
- The resort is self contained and offers traditional accommodation, ample nature activities and experiences. A day free to enjoy the facilities of this beautiful resort and
- Overnight Kurumba Village Resort.
Day 04: Kurumba to Coimbatore airport ( 63 kms-2 hours)
- Today after breakfast you are driven back to Coimbatore airport to board your return flight back
Inclusions
- 3 nights and 4 days accommodation in the resort hotels as per package chosen.
- Please note these are experiential thematic resorts and though they offer all modern comforts, they are not 5 star hotels.
- Daily breakfast and dinner in Coonoor resort and all meals at Kurumba Village Resort
- Tea Plantation tour within resort at Coonoor
- Transportation and sightseeing in a private airconditioned vehicle
- 2-3 pax in a medium car ie sedan/ 3-5 pax in a Toyota Innova/ 5 -10 pax in an AC 10seater vehicle
- All driver allowances/ Toll/ Parking, hotel and transport taxes and GST included
- An English speaking guide on one day during tour for Ooty
- Daily 1 bottle of mineral water per person in the vehicle
Exclusions
- Any air or rail tickets
- Boating/ plantation tour/ or any activity not specified above
- Entry fees to any parks, monuments or guides not included in inclusions
- Anything not specified in package inclusions
- Tips or gratuities
Additional Information
- A current valid passport and visa is required during travel in India. Please make sure you have all your required travel documents
- An English-speaking guide will be provided on request at additional cost
- Travel duration mentioned is approximate and depends on traffic conditions
- Avoid any clothing that is too revealing.
- The tour includes accommodation with a daily breakfast.
- The tour begins and ends at Coimbatore airport. Please do inform us at the time of booking you exact arrival and departure details
- Tipping / Gratuities during the tour are not included and are recommended