Package Highlights Ooty Attractions: Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Sim’s Park, Tea Factory, Toy Train ride. Kumarakom Experiences: Backwater cruise, houseboat stay, Vembanad Lake sunset, Bird Sanctuary, traditional village tours.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking local guide
2 Nights in Ooty and 2 Night in Kumarakom ( Optional 1 night houseboat and 1 night in hotel )
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees of the monuments.
Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing.
Hotel pick up and drop
Gratuities
Any kind of food or beverage or any other services mentioned above.
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Moderate walk involves sometimes. Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are hence recommended
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Package Highlights Ooty Attractions: Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Sim’s Park, Tea Factory, Toy Train ride. Kumarakom Experiences: Backwater cruise, houseboat stay, Vembanad Lake sunset, Bird Sanctuary, traditional village tours.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking local guide
2 Nights in Ooty and 2 Night in Kumarakom ( Optional 1 night houseboat and 1 night in hotel )
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees of the monuments.
Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing.
Hotel pick up and drop
Gratuities
Any kind of food or beverage or any other services mentioned above.
Itinerary
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Ooty
Morning / Afternoon:
Depart from Bangalore or Coimbatore
From Bangalore → ~6–7 hrs by road (cab/bus/train).
From Coimbatore → ~1.5–2 hrs by road.
Scenic drive through hill valleys and forests to Ooty (the Queen of Nilgiris).
Afternoon
Check‑in to your hotel in Ooty.
Relax, freshen up, have lunch.
Explore Ooty Lake
A large, peaceful lake surrounded by eucalyptus forests.
You can walk around the promenade or optionally take paddle boat rides (~₹300–₹500 locally).
Evening
Leisurely walk through Ooty Town Market
Shop for chocolates, essential oils, homemade jams.
Overnight: Ooty
Meals: Dinner at hotel/local restaurant.( Excluded )
8 hours
2
Doddabetta Peak
Day 2 – Ooty Sightseeing
Morning:
Breakfast at hotel.
Explore Ooty’s main attractions:
Doddabetta Peak: Highest point in Nilgiris (2,637 m) with panoramic valley views.
1 hour
3
Government Rose Garden
Over 20,000 varieties of roses, beautiful for morning photography.
1 hour
4
Coonoor
Afternoon:
Visit Emerald Lake (Coonoor nearby): Calm lake surrounded by tea plantations, ideal for trekking or photography.
Optional excursion to Coonoor:
Sim’s Park: Botanical garden with exotic plants.
Tea Factory & Museum: Learn how Nilgiri tea is produced.
Toy Train Ride (Nilgiri Mountain Railway): Short scenic ride from Ooty to Coonoor, UNESCO World Heritage route.
Evening:
Return to hotel; enjoy evening leisure in Ooty town or café hopping.
Overnight: Ooty hotel
4 hours
5
Kumarakom
Day 3 – Ooty → Transfer to Kumarakom
Morning:
Early breakfast and check-out.
Depart for Kumarakom, Kerala (~8–9 hours).
Drive through Wayanad / Kerala countryside, stop for scenic photos or refreshments.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Kumarakom, check-in at houseboat or backwater resort.
Evening:
Evening backwater boat ride: Glide along the serene Vembanad Lake, watch fishermen, coconut palms, and village life.
Relax at the houseboat or lakeside resort terrace.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch en route, dinner at hotel/houseboat.
Overnight: Kumarakom houseboat/resort
7 hours
6
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Day 4 – Kumarakom Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary
Morning:
Breakfast at hotel / houseboat.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Spot migratory birds like Siberian storks, herons, kingfishers, egrets. Great for photography.
Visit traditional Kerala villages nearby, see local handicrafts and coir-making.
Afternoon:
Backwater Houseboat Cruise: Glide through canals lined with palm trees, paddy fields, and village life.
Optional fishing experience or canoe ride in the smaller canals.
Evening:
Sunset views over Vembanad Lake from houseboat deck or hotel balcony.
Enjoy Kerala-style dinner with fresh local seafood or vegetarian specialties.
Overnight: Kumarakom houseboat/resort
8 hours
7
Kochi (Cochin)
Day 5 – Departure
Morning:
Leisure breakfast with final backwater views.
Last-minute photography or short stroll around resort gardens.
Late Morning / Afternoon:
Check-out and transfer to Kochi / Coimbatore for onward travel.
Optional stop at local spice markets in Kochi if returning via the city.
Meals: Breakfast included
