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3 days / 2 nights

Nilgiris Tour — Ooty & Coonoor

The classic Blue Mountains circuit — tea estates, the Nilgiri toy train, Doddabetta peak and the quieter charms of Coonoor.

Duration
3D / 2N
From
₹13,500
Best season
April to June & September to November
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Number of days
days
8
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Passengers
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Tour highlights

What you'll experience

  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens & Lake
  • Doddabetta Peak
  • Coonoor's Dolphin's Nose & Sim's Park
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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. D1

    Ascent to Ooty

    Climb from Coimbatore via Mettupalayam and the 36 hairpin bends to Ooty. Evening at Ooty Lake and the Botanical Gardens.

    Mettupalayam Ooty Lake Botanical Gardens
  2. D2

    Doddabetta & Coonoor

    Doddabetta peak and the Tea Museum, then down to Coonoor for Dolphin's Nose, Lamb's Rock and Sim's Park.

    Doddabetta Coonoor Dolphin's Nose Sim's Park
  3. D3

    Toy train & descent

    A heritage toy-train ride between Coonoor and Ooty before the scenic drive back down to the plains.

    Nilgiri Toy Train Tea estates

Inclusions

  • SUV for hill roads
  • Driver bata & night halts
  • Toll & parking
  • Fuel

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Toy train tickets
  • Entry fees
  • Meals
Good to know

Nilgiris Tour — FAQs

Is an SUV better than a sedan for Ooty?

For the ghat roads and luggage we recommend an SUV or Innova, especially with families or elders. Sedans are fine for couples travelling light.

Traveller reviews

Loved by 2,000+ travellers

4.9 / 5from 2,148 trips
Ooty toy-train trip with kids
“The driver dropped us for the Coonoor toy train and picked us up at the other end — saved us so much hassle. Very child-friendly and never once rushed us. Clean SUV with space for the stroller.”
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Sangeetha Ravi

Coimbatore · 18 Nov 2025

Smooth Bangalore to Ooty drive
“Left Bengaluru at 5am as the driver suggested and we beat all the ghat traffic. Reached Ooty by lunch. Only small thing — one breakfast stop was a bit rushed. Otherwise clean car and a calm, safe driver.”
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Deepa Venkatesh

Bengaluru · 22 Oct 2025

Smooth airport drop for international flight
“Booked a Chennai airport drop for an early international flight from T4. The driver tracked the route to avoid morning traffic and we reached with plenty of time. Quoted fare = final fare. No drama.”
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Kavya Lakshmi

Chennai · 12 Nov 2025

Courtallam falls in monsoon
“Went during the monsoon season when the falls are full. The driver knew which falls were safe and flowing that week and timed it perfectly. Local knowledge made all the difference.”
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Senthil Kumar

Tirunelveli · 22 Sept 2025

Sabarimala season, very dependable
“Took a group to Pamba for Sabarimala. During the busiest season the driver still managed the parking and timing beautifully. Respectful of the vratham rules and the irumudi. We felt looked after.”
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Shanthi Devi

Coimbatore · 19 Dec 2025

Thekkady spice trip, great driver
“Madurai to Thekkady was greener and prettier than I expected. The driver knew a good spice plantation and the boating timings at Periyar lake. Clean car, fair price, friendly chat. Recommended.”
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Aravind Raj

Madurai · 18 Oct 2025