Ooty & Nilgiris
The Queen of Hill Stations.
Overview
About this package
Five days across the Queen of Hill Stations and her quieter cousin. Ride the toy train into Ooty through 46 tunnels, boat on Kodaikanal''s star-shaped lake, walk botanical gardens thick with eucalyptus, and let the kids chase Nilgiri langurs from a safe distance.
Nilgiri Toy Train RideOoty Botanical GardensCoaker''s Walk KodaikanalKodai Lake BoatingPillar Rocks Viewpoint
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Family holidaysMulti-generation tripsKid-friendly itineraries
Good to know
Know before you go
Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrival in Ooty
Drive up through the Nilgiris. Evening at Ooty Lake boating and the botanical gardens.
2
Day 2
Nilgiri Toy Train
Ride the UNESCO toy train from Ooty to Coonoor and back, tea-estate stop en route.
3
Day 3
Ooty to Kodaikanal
Scenic drive to Kodaikanal. Evening walk around the star-shaped lake.
4
Day 4
Kodaikanal Sights
Coaker''s Walk, Pillar Rocks, Bryant Park, and a boat ride on Kodai Lake.
5
Day 5
Departure
Breakfast with hill views, drive to Madurai/Coimbatore for onward travel.
Gallery
Ooty-Kodaikanal Hill Twin, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 4 nights (Ooty + Kodaikanal)
- Daily breakfast
- Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train tickets
- Ooty & Kodai lake boating
- All ground transfers
Not Included
- Airfare or train fare to base city
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Camera/entry fees at monuments
Best Time to Travel
Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ooty-Kodaikanal Hill Twin trip?
5 days, 4 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Ooty-Kodaikanal Hill Twin trip?
Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov
What's included in the Ooty-Kodaikanal Hill Twin package?
4 nights (Ooty + Kodaikanal); Daily breakfast; Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train tickets; Ooty & Kodai lake boating; All ground transfers
What's not included in the Ooty-Kodaikanal Hill Twin package?
Airfare or train fare to base city; Personal expenses & shopping; Travel insurance; Anything not mentioned in inclusions; Camera/entry fees at monuments
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