Destinations Covered : Coimbatore - Coonoor - Ooty - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin
Duration of stay : 08 nights / 09 days
Day 01 - Arrive Coimbatore & Drive Coimbatore - Coonoor (81 kms / 1.5 hrs)
On arrival at Coimbatore airport and drive to Coonor. There are several
scenic areas around Coonoor. Coonoor provides tourists with a panoramic view of Eastern and Western Ghats along with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. There are some classical viewpoints close to Coonoor notably Dolphin's Nose, Lamb's Rock and Lady Canning's Seat and Katary waterfalls. Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris, surrounded by tea plantations, at an altitude of 1839 metres. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. On arrival in Coonoor, check into hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure enjoying the surroundings.
Overnight in Coonoor.
Day 02 - Drive Coonor - Ooty (18 kms / 30 mins)
After breakfast drive to Ooty (Ootcamund)-- known as the "Queen of the summer season," spread over large area among rolling hills, bright waterfalls, enchanting streams, and lush tea gardens. It is a picturesque land with an altitude of 2.240 meters and for years, is one of the most famous destinations of India to escape from the heat of the city and relax in the midst of nature. It is the capital of the Nilgiri region, which means "Blue Mountains”. In the early 19th century the British established Ooty to serve as the summer capital of Chennai (Madras). On arrival in Ooty, check into hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure exploring the surroundings on your own.
Overnight in Ooty.
Day 03 - In Ooty
After breakfast full day at leisure enjoying the mountain train, visiting a tea garden or walking around the "Blue mountains”.
Overnight in Ooty.
Day 04 - Drive Ooty - Kodaikanal (236 kms / 05 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Kodaikanal in the hills of the taluk division
referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations". Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill station at an altitude of about 2133 m on the southern tip of upper Palani hills in Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal will mesmerize any visitor. On arrival in Kodaikanal, check into hotel.
Overnight in Kodaikanal.
Day 05 -In Kodaikanal
Spend full day at leisure.
Overnight in Kodaikanal.
Day 06 - Drive Kodaikanal - Munnar (186 kms / 04 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar -- with miles of tea plantations, mountains, plants and exotic animals in their forests and reserves, and the smell of spices in the fresh air, is a unique place in the world. Its beauty, its peace, tranquility make this town the perfect destination for any traveler. Situated at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Mudrapauzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, at the height of 6000 ft in Idukki region. Munnar was the preferred destination of the English during the summers of the colonial era. On arrival in Munnar, check into hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 07 - In Munnar
Morning after breakfast spend full day at leisure visiting, Spice plantation, Tea Garden, Mettupetty Dam - surrounded by tall hills and forest. Optionally you can also visit the Eravikulam National Park which is located around 16 kms from Munnar where you can see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (ibex).
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 08 - Drive Munnar - Cochin (135 kms / 04 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin - perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Cochin has a rich cultural history, but it is also one of the most modern cities of India. One of the best natural harbors in the world and a major port of India. The city has strong, palaces, museums, churches, rivers, lagoons but at the same time, it is a modern city.
Evening witness a Kathakali dance performance at the theater. Kathakali is a dance that displays the works of India's epic (Ramayana and Mahabharata). The dancers are dressed in many colors and details. Their faces painted to represent the heroes of the works.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 09 - Depart Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Jewish synagogue – the oldest synagogue in the entire commonwealth, St. Francis Church, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cochin Harbor, Terminus, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese is known for its murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and dresses and palanquins used by Cochin’s erstwhile rulers. Later in time transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.