International Destinations
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•  Bhutan
•  Myanmar
•  Nepal
•  Thailand

National Destinations
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•  Sikkim
•  Ladakh
•  Kerala

Madurai - Ooty - Kodaikanal - Coonoor

 

Quiet hill station - Kodaikanal, has earned the nickname of Princess of Hill Stations. Kodaikanal means 'the gift of the forest'. Coonoor is a popular tourist stop offering impressive view of the lush green Nilgiri hills and tea plantations.

The erstwhile summer getaway of Britishers, Ooty is presently one of the most popular hill stations in South India. A trip to Ooty is coveted not just by mountain lovers but all those who seek few moments of solitude away from the hustle and bustle of city life in the lap of mesmerizing nature.


Day Programme

Assemble at Kurla Turminus (LTT) at 11.30 p.m to board 11043 Madurai Express ( Dep:12:15 am ) (Train operates only on Friday) Overnight travel by train.

Day and overnight in train.

Arrive at Madurai Junction by 12:30 pm. Upon arrival depart for Kodaikanal by reserved buses ( Approx 117 km – 4 hour drive ). Transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure at the Mall. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.

After breakfast proceed for half a day sight-seeing in and around Kodaikanal which includes visits to Bear Shola Falls, Pine Forests, Pillar Rock etc. In the evening enjoy exhilarating walk around tour on Coaker’s Walk followed by some leisure time for boating on Kodai Lake. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.

After breakfast we shall proceed for visit Silver Cascade and Flora & Fauna Museum. Thereafter depart for Madurai. Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Transfer to Madurai Junction to board 16609 Coimbatore Express (Dep: 12: 40 am – past mid night). Overnight travel by train.

Arrive at Coimbatore Junction by 07:30 a.m. Upon arrival group shall board reserved buses to depart for Ooty (Udagamandalam) (89 km – 3 hour drive). Arrive at Ooty. In the evening visit famous Botanical Garden followed by visit to the Mall. Followed by leisure time for shopping and boating on Ooty Lake.. Overnight stay at Ooty.

After breakfast we shall take the group for a trek to Dodabetta. In the afternoon proceed for an excursion for Coonoor (17 km ) Visit Sim’s Park , Dolphin’s Nose and the market. Overnight stay at Ooty.

After breakfast we shall proceed for an excursion to Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake. Evening at leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at Ooty.

Depart early in the morning for Coimbatore by reserved bus by 04.00 a.m. Upon arrival at Coimbatore board 11014 LTT Express (Dep- 08:00 am) (train operates daily). Overnight travel by train.

Arrive at LTT – Kurla Terminus by 02:30 pm. Tour ends.

 
 
   Dep. Dates: May 14, 2011