Overview

Ooty (short for Udhagamandalam) is a resort town in the Western Ghats mountains, in southern India's Tamil Nadu state. Founded as a British Raj summer resort, it retains a working steam railway line. Other reminders of its colonial past include Stone House, a 19th-century residence, and the circa-1829 St. Stephen’s Church. Its 55-acre Government Botanical Garden lies on the slopes of Doddabetta Peak.

Palani 76 mi) north-west of Madurai, 67 kilometres (42 mi) from Kodaikanal. The Palani Murugan Temple or Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple (Thiru Avinankudi), dedicated to Murugan is situated on a hill overlooking the town. The temple is visited by more than 7 million pilgrims each year.

Itinerary

Day 1

Coimbatore - Palani (Approx. 3 hours drive)*

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Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Start your journey from Coimbatore in the morning. On arriving in Palani, check-in to your hotel and freshen up. In the afternoon, visit the revered Lord Murugan Temple situated atop a hill. Participate in the evening rituals and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the temple.

Day 2

Palani - Ooty

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Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After an early breakfast, start your journey towards Ooty. Arrive there by lunchtime and check into your hotel. You can spend the rest of your day exploring local markets or relaxing in the hotel or else you can visit visit the famous Botanical Gardens and overnight stay at Hotel

Day 3

Ooty Sightseeing

Ooty

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Post breakfast, start your day with sightseeing. You can visit the famous Ooty Lake, and Doddabetta Peak for a splendid view of the Nilgiris. You can also enjoy a toy train ride and return back to Hotel

Day 4

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

Today After Breakfast checkout from the Hotel and transfer to Coimbatore