Hill-station holidays

Nilgiris & Coorg Hill Circuit

A cross-state hill loop: Ooty's gardens and toy train, Mysuru's palace on the way down and two nights among Coorg's coffee estates.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inOoty
RouteOoty · Mysuru · Coorg
Places3 destinations
StateTamil Nadu, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-XF4CNY

Best time to visit: October to June

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Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Trip overview

A cross-state hill loop: Ooty's gardens and toy train, Mysuru's palace on the way down and two nights among Coorg's coffee estates.

The route spends 2 nights in Ooty, 1 night in Mysuru and 2 nights in Coorg, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays, family holidays and road trips, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Nilgiri Mountain RailwayGovernment Botanical GardenDoddabetta PeakMysore PalaceChamundi HillBrindavan GardensAbbey FallsRaja's SeatNamdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ooty

Arrive via Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Nilgiri Mountain Railway: Steam-hauled toy train from Mettupalayam, UNESCO-listed

Day 2Ooty: Government Botanical Garden and Doddabetta Peak

Government Botanical Garden: Terraced gardens laid out in 1848
Doddabetta Peak: Highest point in the Nilgiris

Day 3Ooty to Mysuru

Travel from Ooty to Mysuru by private vehicle
Check in at your Mysuru hotel
Market walk

Day 4Mysuru to Coorg

Travel from Mysuru to Coorg by private vehicle
Check in at your Coorg hotel
Abbey Falls: Waterfall set in coffee and spice plantations

Day 5Coorg: Raja's Seat and Mandalpatti

Raja's Seat: Sunset viewpoint over the valleys
Mandalpatti: Jeep ride to a hilltop viewpoint

Day 6Depart from Coorg

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Ooty: Book the toy train well ahead and ride uphill from Mettupalayam in the morning for the best views.
Mysuru: Visit the palace by day for the interiors and come back on a Sunday evening for the lights.
Coorg: Stay on a working coffee estate; the hosts often include a plantation walk.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Ooty, Mysuru, Coorg
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Family holidays, Road trips
Best time: October to June; October to February; October to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-XF4CNY

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Ooty: October to June. Mysuru: October to February. Coorg: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Ooty (Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 85 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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