Tea-covered Nilgiris, a heritage mountain railway and the 'Princess of Hill Stations'.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam) and Coonoor sit high in the Nilgiri hills among tea estates, eucalyptus forests and colonial cottages, linked by the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Kodaikanal in the Palani hills, the 'Princess of Hill Stations', is known for its star-shaped lake, misty viewpoints and pine forests.
UNESCO-listed toy train between Ooty and Coonoor.
Highest point of the Nilgiris.
Gardens from 1848 and boating on the lake.
Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose and tea estates.
Star-shaped lake with cycling and boating.
Clifftop walk and giant granite pillars.
Day 1
Pickup and drive up the ghat road to Ooty. Evening at Ooty Lake.
Day 2
Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak and a tea factory.
Day 3
Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Coonoor (subject to availability); Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose.
Day 4
Scenic drive to Kodaikanal; evening at the lake.
Day 5
Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves viewpoint, Bryant Park and Pine Forest.
Day 6
Drive down to Madurai or Coimbatore for departure.
October to June.
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 3 hours from Ooty. Madurai Airport (IXM) is about 3.5 hours from Kodaikanal.
October to June.
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