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Nature Centric Experience Route
- Mudumalai
(3 nights) - Coonoor (2 nights) Highlight
- This is a set of destinations
preferred by guests who like nature centric experience away from the
touristy destinations with option to engage in some activities. Mudumalai
(3000 ft asl) - Its long been one of the popular ex-Bangalore getaway for a nature centric
experience. Surrounded by Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary and Bandipur sanctuary
the area is full of Elephants, Deers and even tigers. Guests
stay here anywhere from 2 nights to a week with an idea t relax. There are
several activities possible while at Mudumalai area as well such as:
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Trekking -
Mountain Treks, Riverside Treks,
Grassland Treks
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Safaris - Open
Gypsy Safaris, Van Safaris
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Bird Watching -
This area of the Nilgiris is home to over 320 species of birds, both
migratory as well as resident.
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Elephant Camp
: Elephant Ride, Elephant
Feeding Centre, Elephant Bathing
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Plantation
Visits : Spice Plantation (Cardamom,
Pepper, Vanilla, etc.), Tea Estate
& Tea Factory, Coffee Estate
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Mountain
Camping
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Excursions
: Gopalswamibetta, Silk
(Sericulture) Farm, Tribal Villages,
Historical Places (Hero Stones)
Coonoor
(4500 ft asl) - Here on can experience a
self-sufficient farm that employs state-of-art eco-friendly methods of
cultivation
where it produces English
vegetables
/ herbs, Dairy products and Fruits.
Basic idea of a
stay here is to be away from Ooty and its touristy feel and stay at a homely
stay / farm. While here one can engage into activities such as Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Fishing (Carp and Trout),
Open Jeep Rides.
Distances
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Coimbatore -
Mudumalai - 120 kms
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Mudumalai -
Coonoor - 55 kms
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Coonoor -
Coimbatore - 70 kms
Notes
and Comments
Best
Season to Visit - Oct - May
Accommodation Options - Mudumalai
- Ooty
/ Coonoor |
