Tour Code : DPTAM009
Duration: 3D/2N
Highlights
The 'Blue Mountain' - Nilgiri, is a veritable fairyland of hill station. Ooty is admired by every traveler's for vista of tea estates and exotic spice gardens. Unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine lakes, valleys and mountains, wild life sanctuaries - welcome to the charming paradise of southern India!
Day 1: A Refreshing Drive To Ooty
| Place: Ooty | Accomodation: Deluxe or Premium Hotel | Meals: Dinner (Veg/ Non-Veg) |
During morning hours, will be picked up from Bangalore to drive towards Ooty. On the way explore the beauty of green drench forest of Mudumalai and Bandipur which are famous for exotic birds, elephants, deers, wild bores and other animals. Once the road starts ascending the hills of Nilgiri, admire the panoramic scenery of high mountains, valleys and waterfalls.
Upon reaching Ooty check in to the hotel. In the evening, proceed to charing Cross - a local market and do boating in the Ooty Lake famous as shooting spot of numerous movies and romantic songs. Enjoy boating in natural surroundings of hills and dense forest. Return back to hotel and after dinner take a good night sleep.
Day 2: An Enchanting Day At Ooty
| Place: Ooty | Accomodation: Deluxe or Premium Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Veg/ Non-Veg) |
After a delicious breakfast, go for an enchanting drive to Coonoor, located at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level and famous for sprawling Tea Plantations on rolling hills. Visit the Sim's park, Lamb's Rock, and Dolphin's Nose. In the afternoon, we will go to Ooty Botanic Garden spread over 22 hectares and has about 1000 species of exotic and native plants, ferns, orchids and trees surrounding many lily and lotus filled ponds and fountains. The garden has the famous 20 million year old fossil tree and also some rare tree species like the cork tree (there is only one in India), the interestingly named 'money puzzle tree' which monkeys can't climb.
Day 3: Return to Bangalore
| Place: Bangalore | Accomodation: N/A | Meals: Breakfast |
Wake up in the misty morning as the morning sun and cool breeze announce arrival of new day. Start your day with a delightful breakfast and get ready for a walk to 'Tea Factory' to know how two leaves and a bud transforms into your favorite cup of tea. Dodabetta Tea Factory, founded in the year 2005, sprawls over an area of 1 acre in Ooty amidst the many blue hills of the Nilgiris and produces 30 tons of tea per month. You will come to know about Origin of tea, Tea history in India and finally evolution of Tea in the Nilgiri.
Start your journey back to Bangalore with memories you spend in the laps of nature.
What is included
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Ooty on twin sharing basis.
- 2 Breakfas and 2 Dinner as mentioned in the tour schedule.
- Tea plantation walk and tea factory visit.
- Personal AC Sedan/SUV for entire Tour and Sightseeing.
- Pick-up and Drop from Bangalore.
- English, Hindi, Kannada speaking driver trained to take special care of elders.
- All road tax - state border permits and toll.
- Driver Batta, Fuel, Parking fee.
- GST payable to Govt of India.
What is excluded
- Sightseeing entry tickets and tickets for boating/cycling etc any adventure activities
- Additional suppliment applicable during peak holiday season - Diwali, X-Maas, New Year or long weekend
- Any additional hours/days of stay required beyond standard check-in time 12:00 PM and check out time 11:00 AM at hotels or pre or post tour. Any upgrade of room category in hotels
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc
- Meals and drinks not part of the menu and not included as per service inclusions.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, snowfall, landslide, accidents and any medical evacuations
Dodabetta Tea Factory: founded in the year 2005, sprawls over an area of 1 acre in Ooty amidst the many blue hills of the Nilgiris and produces 30 tons of tea per month.
Ooty botanical garden: The botanical garden is divided into 6 parts- 1) Lower Garden, 2) New Garden, 3) Italian Garden, 4) Conservatory Fountain Terrace and 6) Nurseries. The place has an interesting history. Italian prisoners of war were moved to Ooty Military base and worked on creating this garden. They were given the freedom to design it as per their will and that gave birth to the most beautiful part of the Botanical Garden - the Bandstand or the Italian Garden. The garden has an array of Italian style pools and flower arrangements. T