Heavenly Honeymoon Hills

Ooty is called the "Queen of Hills" due to its beautiful natural beauty. Ooty is a town and a municipality in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is also a summer tourist destination. Ooty is a beautiful and amazing place. The natural scenery and the surrounding greenery make Ooty beautiful. The suitable climate attracts tourists here. The beautiful villages on the hillsides and their houses, the vast valleys, the tea plantations covering the mountains, the waterfalls and lakes, the tranquillity and the grandeur and attraction of Ooty increase. A journey through the green hills takes the tourists to another world. Ooty Lake is an artificial lake built in 1824. This lake is one of the main attractions of Ooty. In addition, there are many lakes in and around Ooty. Located. The Paikara Falls are located here. It is also famous for tea cultivation. Nilgiri tea is a black tea variety found only here. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a meter gauge railway connecting Udhagamandalam and Mettupalayam in the Nilgiri district. It is the only rack railway in India and still operates its own steam locomotives between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam. UNESCO has included the Nilgiri Mountain Railway in the expansion plan of the Indian Mountain Railways World Heritage Site. Another major attraction in Ooty is the ancient toy train ride along this route.

• Things to do in Ooty

  Adventure zip line, Trekking, Amusement Park, Shopping, Wax Museum, Camping, Bird watching, Cycling, Boating, Photography

• Arrival at Coimbatore airport or railway station.
• Proceed to Ooty (Approx. 90 km, 3 hour journey)
• Check-in to the hotel. After refreshment head out for sightseeing in Ooty.
• Ooty Lake

  Ooty Lake is a major tourist attraction in Ooty. It is a man-made lake that attracts tourists with its natural beauty. The surrounding greenery and eucalyptus trees make the lake beautiful. Spread over an area of 65 acres, this lake is built for fishing. This lake is the centre of tourism in Ooty. Pedal boat and motor boat rides on the lake are very exciting and enjoyable. The rides and gardens for children are attractive. You can taste many local dishes from the shops located around the lake and also buy many locally made products. This place is a storehouse of spices. You can also buy these. A railway line passes through the lake. Boat races are also organized here.

• Boating (optional activity on payment basis)
• Then overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, head out for full-day sightseeing in Ooty.
• Doddabetta

  Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. Situated at an altitude of 2637 meters, this place is famous for its beautiful views of the Western Ghats. It is located 10 km from Ooty and is accessible by road. Surrounded by forests, a telescope house has been set up here to enjoy the views. Trekking facilities through the forest are also available. The name is derived from the Kannada word Doddabetta, which means "big hill". This place offers scenic views and is a favourite destination for nature lovers and tourists.

• Ooty Botanical Garden

  Ooty Botanical Garden is a 54-acre garden located on the lower slopes of Doddabetta Peak. The garden is arranged in a terraced layout. The climate is temperate. The garden has a collection of about a thousand species of exotic and indigenous plants, shrubs, trees, herbs, ferns, and bonsai plants. A fossilized tree trunk estimated to be 20 million years old is kept in the centre of the garden. There are many lawns with various types of flowering plants and ponds filled with lotus flowers. A botanical map of Indian states has been prepared. The Italian Garden, which was prepared by Italian prisoners of World War I, is very beautiful. The flower festival, which lasts for 5 days every year, is celebrated all over the world. It attracts tourists from all over the world. Several competitions are held as part of the flower festival. This place is also a favourite destination for flower lovers and nature love

• Rose Garden

  Located at an altitude of 2200 meters on the slopes of Elk Hill in Vijayanagaram, Ooty town, Ooty's unique mountain climate is ideal for growing roses. Located in the heart of Ooty, the Rose Garden is one of the largest rose gardens in India. It is also a popular tourist destination. It has the largest collection of roses in the country, including many unique varieties of roses (hybrid tea roses, floribundas, ramblers, black and green roses, etc.). There are over 20,000 varieties of roses in 2800 varieties, making it one of the largest collections in India.

• Dolphin Nose

  What makes a place special is its beauty or its unique shape. One such place is Dolphin Nose, located a short distance from Coonoor. Dolphin Nose is located at an altitude of more than 1500 meters (5090 feet) above sea level. The reason for its name is that it is a peak that resembles a dolphin's nose. From here, tourists can view the lush green landscape of the Nilgiri. Canyons are visible to the left and right. The views of Catherine Falls can be seen thousands of meters away in the distance.

• Lamb’s Rock

  Lamb's Rock is a tourist destination located on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills, 8 km from Coonoor. It offers a magnificent view of the Coimbatore plains, tea plantations and coffee plantations. It is a point on the way to Dolphin's Nose. It is named after Captain Lamb, who sincerely tried to open a road to this place. This place is famous for its greenery and tranquillity, where you can watch the sunrise and sunset. Considered a major tourist destination in Ooty, this place also attracts nature lovers and travelers alike. It provides facilities for enjoying trekking.

• Sim’s Park

  Sims Park is a tourist attraction located in Coonoor in the Nilgiri at an altitude of 1780 meters above sea level. Sims Park is a botanical cum park that was formed naturally a hundred years ago. The park has naturally growing trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. The park also has many unusual plant species brought from different parts of the world. The exhibition of fruits and vegetables held in the month of May is famous. Rare economic trees like Rudraksha can also be seen here. There are flower beds, lawns, and a rose garden on the other side. The climate is suitable for growing flowers and trees here. Tourists visit this place throughout the year, even in winter.

• Tea Factory & Tea Museum

  The Nilgiri are also a leading place in tea production and export. A tea museum is also functioning at the Ooty Tea Factory, located 4 km from Ooty city. The factory, spread over an acre of land on Doddabetta Road, allows you to see the processes from plucking tea leaves from the tea plant to packing the tea powder. You can see and understand the processes of cutting, twisting, rolling, extracting, rolling, drying, and shifting tea leaves through machines with the help of videos. You can also get hot tea when you visit the factory. You can choose the flavour you want from many flavours like cardamom tea, masala tea, ginger tea, green tea, etc.

• Then overnight stay at the hotel.

Kodaikanal is a municipality in the Dindigul district of Tamilnadu, India, and is a world-famous hill station. It is a popular tourist destination and is also known as the "Princess of Hill Stations". It is located at an altitude of 2,225 meters (7,300 ft.) in the Palani hills of the Western Ghats. It was once used as a summer resort by the Americans and the British. Kodaikanal has become a popular destination for people from the plains and other states to escape the summer heat and get relief from tropical diseases. The local economy is largely dependent on tourism. In 1863, an artificial lake was constructed on the orders of the Madurai collector, and the centre of Kodaikanal is now this lake. This lake is a man-made lake with a width of 5 km (3.1 mi). There are many streams and waterfalls. The shola forests in the valleys and the meadows on the hillsides are attractive to anyone. A large number of pine, wattle, and eucalyptus trees can be seen here. One of the specialties of this place is the kurinji flower, which blooms only once in 12 years. This place has also been included as a location for several films and many beautiful sights and places await you in Kodaikanal.

• Things to do in Kodaikanal

  Trekking, Walking, Boating, Cycling, Camping, Photography, Shopping.

• After breakfast, Check-out from hotel.
• Proceed to Kodaikanal. (Approx. 255 km, 7 hour journey)
• Check- in to the hotel. After refreshment, head out for sightseeing places in Kodaikanal.
• Coakers walk

  At cocker's walk near Kodaikanal Lake, you can walk through the clouds and enjoy the surrounding nature. Many tourists also come here to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Since it is built on a steep cliff, safety fences have been built on both sides. If the weather is favourable, you can also see the distant towns of Madurai and Periyakulam from the dolphin nose view point.

• Green valley view point

  Green valley view. As the name suggests, this place offers stunning views of the plains, valleys, and hills. It was previously known as suicide point. It was a deep and dangerous valley, and people often used this place to end their lives, so the infamous name was changed to green valley point. What attracts visitors to the valley is not only the panoramic view, but also the many stories and memories of reunions and farewells.

• Then overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, head out for a full-day sightseeing places at Kodaikanal.
• Kodaikanal Lake

  Known as the heart of Kodaikanal, this lake is located in the middle of the town. This lake is shaped like a star. It has been decorated as a backdrop for films in many languages and is a favourite place for filmmakers. People have facilities to enjoy boating in the lake. There are also rowing and pedalling boats. There are beautiful scenery and recreational activities around this lake. Surrounded by lush green hills in the mountains, this is the main reservoir of the lake. The lake is a must-visit place for a peaceful getaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Boat races and flower festivals are held here in the summer, which attract tourists.

• Guna caves

  Devil's kitchen or Guna cave is a part of the outskirts of the tourist destination of Kodaikanal. This cave is located about six kilometres from the Kodaikanal Lake. Due to the peculiarity of these rocks, there are deep dark chambers between the rocks, and the colonies of bats that live comfortably in them, this group of scary caves is believed to have got the name "Devil's Kitchen". Major parts of the Tamil film Guna starring Kamal Haasan were shot in this cave. About two years ago, a tragedy occurred and some tourists who visited the cave died. Since then, the entry of tourists to this cave has been banned. It is believed that the Pandavas lived in this place for some time.

• Kurinji Andavar temple

  Kurinji Andavar temple. The deity here is Murugan. Neelakurinji or kurinji is a plant found in the shola forests of the Western Ghats. These plants, which are found in abundance in the Kodaikanal region, bloom once in twelve years and turn the entire mountain ranges of Kodaikanal blue. The temple is probably known by this name because of the kurinji flowers that cover the deity of kurinji in colours. These flowers are associated with the name of the Nilgiri hills. When we reach this temple, we worship nature along with the god.

• Pine forest

  Pine forests hide the light with their hands and give you shade. These pine trees provide the calm, concentration and peace you seek. Hundreds of pine trees fill the landscape in pine forests, making it a perfect place for travelers to wander. It is also suitable for horse riding, walking and relaxing. It is also very beautiful and enjoyable to take photos against this backdrop

• Pillar rocks

  From pillar rock, you can enjoy the serene beauty of Kodaikanal. Those who are adventurous can enjoy mountaineering and rock climbing. Climbing through thin and thick fog and trees will give you an exciting and adventurous experience. The 400 feet high granite rocks offer natural views. These three rocks stand shoulder to shoulder. The gap between the two rocks is called the 'devil's kitchen'. There are also waterfalls near the rocks. With its natural setting and light, this place helps photographers capture the most beautiful view of the sunrise. The lush greenery and a garden with a variety of flowers at the base of the rocks make it an ideal retreat for families

• Bryant park

  Bryant Park, located on the eastern side of Kodai Lake, is a botanical garden of rare plants and trees. The park has a collection of over a thousand different varieties of roses. A flower festival is held every summer. During this time, the lakefront is ablaze with the beauty of colours and flowers. During the summer months, the entire park looks like a carnival fair as the flowers are in full bloom. The glasshouse, which houses a variety of exotic plants, is a highlight of the park.

• Moir point

  Moir point is located at the entrance to the forest on the way to the beautiful berijam lake. Travellers traveling towards Berijam Lake cannot miss the beauty of this beautiful view point. It is one of the important viewpoints. This road (goschen) is named after the engineer sir Thomas Moir, who started the construction of the road. This place, where you can enjoy the beauty of the valleys, captivates the hearts of tourists. From here, which is peaceful and beautiful, you can enjoy the beautiful views of the valleys, hills and villages below. It is a great place to take photos and is their favourite place.

• Then overstay at the hotel.

• After breakfast, Check-out from the hotel.
• Proceed to Coimbatore airport or railway station.(Approx. 165 km, 4.30 hour journey)
• Before leaving, do some quick shopping (Lulu Mall Coimbatore) (if time permits)
• Return with Memories of the Happy Moments of Your (4 Nights / 5 Days) Kerala Trip