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TN/04 - Ooty - Kodaikanal

Route - Kodaikanal (3) - Ooty (3) 

Highlights - This is a very popular old timer favorite summer short break. Even though distance beween Ooty and Kodai is 270 kms (7-8 hours), being two popular destinations (Ooty and Kodaikanal - 6500+ ft asl, guests seem to not mind it with Coimbatore being the access point. Here idea is to not mind too much of touristy feel (that Ooty especially has to offer) and enjoy good cool weather.


Recommended Itinerary
(This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities may vary and depend on prevailing weather condition and guest preferences)

Day 1 - Arrive at Coimbatore. Proceed to Kodaikanal (170 kms - 4.5 hours via Palani). 
Day 2  and 3 - Go for Lake for boating. Half Day sightseeing in and around Kodaikanal or just spend time relaxing / walking around. 
Day 4 - Leave early. Travel to Kodaikanal to Ooty (270 kms - 8 hours). 
Day 5 - Visit Coonoor (25 kms) tea plantations, Lake for boating, various view points etc. 
Day 6: Day visit to Mudumalai Sanctuary (32 kms). 
Day 7: Leave Coimbatore (90 kms) for onward Journey.

Seasonality - Oct-May is when guests travel on this route. Dec-Mid-Feb could be very cold.  

Access - Coimbatore is well connected by Air and Rail with most major cities in India. 

Recommended Accommodation Option - Ooty - Kodaikanal

Please email to tamilnadu14@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary.