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Nature Centric Experience with Topslip Route
- Mudumalai
(3 nights) - Coonoor (2 nights) - Topslip
(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.
Topslip
(4000 ft asl) - Here on can experience a
Cocoa Farm,
tea plantations and a relatively unexplored wildlife sanctuary. Activities
here comprise Mountain
walks, Farming activities like sugar cane,
coconuts, ground nuts, vanilla, Safari around the
periphery of the National park,
Nature walks, Birding.
One can opt staying at a Luxury homestay, a plantation bungalow or a
farm.
There
is an option where guests can get a village experience with activities like Morning walk thought the farm (spot the peacocks),
Sandhai Stroll - Village market, Village walk OR Bullock Cart Ride, Experience the crafts - saree weaving, baskets making, stone sculpture, pottery etc, Rice Farming & The Antique store (shop),
Local folk dance and music etc.
Distances
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Coimbatore -
Mudumalai - 120 kms
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Mudumalai -
Coonoor - 55 kms
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Coonoor -
Topslip - 100 kms
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Topslip -
Coimbatore - 60 kms.
Notes
and Comments
Best
Season to Visit - Oct - May
Accommodation Options - Mudumalai /
Topslip
- Ooty
/ Coonoor - |
