Ooty Tour packages

About

Ooty is considered as one of the most magnificent Hill Stations in India and it is located in the Western Ghats zone at an altitude of 2240 meters. Basically, the gorgeous Ooty situated in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu and formerly known as Udagamandalam. Ooty attracts thousands of tourists from across the globe and yes we can say it’s a place which offers outstanding scenic views to its visitors. The Nilgiri Mountains enhance the charm of the Ooty and it is popularly known as the Queen of the Nilgiris. It’s a perfect destination for those who are looking for a peaceful vacation as well as popular for the nature lovers. It offers variety of attractions like lakes, picturesque views, and tea plantation and so on. Simplicity of this place will surely make you feel pleasurable so anyone who visits the place can feel familiar with the local culture. As we all know, it’s a quiet pretty destination, accordingly here are some tips for you that will help you to make your trip best:

Ooty Tour Packages

Ooty is blessed with the panoramic views of the mountains, incredible waterfalls, wonderful museums, churches, etc. Hence it’s a place for every kind of traveler like family, friends, couples, and solo. Those who loves trekking, they can list Ooty to the top in their destination list for holidays. You can experience best of this place by strolling on the roads and feel the fresh air with scenic beauty. Some of the Ooty tour packages are as follow:

Super Romantic Ooty honeymoon tour package – 5 Nights and 6 Days

Every couple wants some private space to spend quality time and it’s a lovely thought that make your trip memorable with your better half. This super romantic Ooty honeymoon tour package designed completely for the couples as it offers a lot of things which is just perfect for the honeymooners.

The atmosphere of the Ooty is so pleasant and romantic which will give you a romantic feeling and great experience. The 5 Nights and 6 Days Ooty honeymoon tour package includes stay in luxury hotels and resorts. If you book this package you can enjoy all the amazing things with your loved ones.

Delightful Ooty Family tour packages – 4 Nights and 5 Days

This is one of the best Ooty family tour package which includes an extensive tour of the city like it will offer you to witness the rich floral and faunal diversity. Also, it will cover the distinct culture of the city, historical heritage sights and tranquil tour. All these things will surely leave you speechless as these are the important and dazzling attractions. The 4 Nights and 5 days Ooty tour package includes visit to some of the supreme Ooty destinations such as Deer Park, Wax World, Ooty Lake, and Mudumalai National Park. Next, if we talk about the accommodation then it would be arranged in some of the greatest hotels and resorts according to your preference. You can enjoy the finest sightseeing and services with your family if you book this delightful Ooty family tour package. 

Exciting Ooty Holiday Tour Package – 3 Nights and 4 Days

This is another package which includes an exciting sightseeing and activities like alluring lakes, waterfalls, tea plantation tour, wildlife tour, adventure, trekking, city palace, and so on. The 3 Nights and 4 Days exciting Ooty holiday tour package cover all the top attractions of Ooty as well as the next day head out for a fascinating day of sightseeing in Coonoor. In this package you can get a chance to explore both the destination like Ooty and Coonoor. Also, it is budget friendly package in which you can cover various top charms. Other than that, the accommodation would be in the finest resort and hotel where you can get a pleasing services and also one can get a free spa from one of the top spa centers in this package.

Simply Ooty tour package – 2 Nights and 3 Days

Stay would be arranged in a hotel from where you will witness the natural beauty of the hills and it will be the best part of your package. The 2 Nights and 3 Days simply Ooty tour package is mainly designed for relaxation purpose. In this package you will admire the serene beauty of the mountains and feel the landscapes. For all those peaceful lovers and nature lovers like tea plantation, waterfalls, etc. this is the best option for them. If you book this package, get ready to feel relaxed from day to day hectic work and busy life schedule. 

Best time to explore Ooty tour package

Well, it’s a lovely hill station and winters in Ooty are pretty colder than the rest of the South India. If we talk about the ideal time to visit Ooty then it is from October to June that means both summers and winters are the right time to visit this destination. While summers in Ooty are not that much hot and the average temperature remains between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. But Winters are the best time for those who love winter season a lot and it’s also considered the ultimate time to visit Ooty for honeymoon. In winter season, you can feel the strong cold wind and the weather during this time is generally sweet pleasurable. Moreover, Ooty is a place that you can visit anytime of the year but the peak season begins from March to June. Aside from, those who are looking for adventurous activities like trekking and hiking activities then summers and winters both are the absolutely good time to visit Ooty.

How to reach Ooty 

Being one of the incredible hill station in India it has an easy access from the major parts of the country. It’s a hill station so there is no airport but the nearest airport is Coimbatore International airport and it is about 100 km from Ooty. Coimbatore International airport offers domestic flights to various different major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. On reaching Coimbatore airport, you can get taxi/bus easily and it takes approximately 3 hours to reach Ooty. However, one can reach Ooty by train also by reaching to Mettupalayam station and it is 52 km away from Ooty. It’s an affordable and easiest way to reach this destination. Travel by road from Mettupalayam to Ooty takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to reach. Well, it’s a place which is mostly travelled by road as it has a good connectivity of roads with different parts of the city like 20 km from Coonoor, 104 km from Tiruppur, etc. To travel within Ooty, one can hire a taxi or rickshaw on day to day basis.

Places to visit in Ooty

Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden is famous for the amazing flower display and it was built in 1847 which is spread across 55 acres. It’s a gorgeous landscaped garden considered among the top places to visit in Ooty. Botanical Garden has various sections like lower garden, Italian Garden, New Garden, Fountain terrace, and nurseries. While traveling to Ooty with your family you should visit this place because it’s a kid’s friendly place where kids will surely enjoy their trip. The opening time of this Botanical Garden is 7:00 am and closing time is 6:30 pm.

Ooty Lake

Amongst top places to visit in Ooty in 2 days trip is Ooty Lake because it’s a most popular and peaceful places to visit here. It’s a type of lake where one can enjoy photo shoot because the lake is totally covered with full of picturesque views. You can also enjoy some other activities there like boating on the lake, cycling the periphery, horse riding along the shores, have fun at the amusement park, enjoy delicious food, and hop on the mini train ride. The Ooty Lake is surrounded with the scenic views and green valley. The opening time of this lake is 10:00 am and closing time is 6:30 pm.

Rose Garden

Rose Garden is another top place to visit in Ooty and it is awarded as the Garden of Excellence by the World Federation of Rose Societies. The garden has more than 20 thousand variety of roses and the land of the garden is spread across 4 hectares. It’s a well maintained garden and ideal backdrop for photography. The key attractions that you should notice while visiting there like cactus rose’s miniature roses, ramblers, tea roses, green and black roses. The opening time of Rose Garden is morning 8:30 and closing in evening at 6:30.

Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake is another lake to visit. Its specialty is that it is surrounded with the lush greenery of mountains and the landscapes will surely mesmerize you. Avalanche Lake is situated 28 km away from Ooty and it is mainly famous for trout fishing. Not only explore but you can also enjoy some other activities like camping, rafting and trekking in nearby hilly regions.

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is another most prominent lake in Ooty which is situated near the Emerald Village in the Nilgiri District. It’s also known as the silent valley and it is about 25 km away from Ooty. It’s a perfect place for picnic where you can relax and spend some precious time with your family/friends/partner. If you are planning to visit this stunning place then not to miss sunrise and sunset views because here you can witness the breathtaking views which will make your trip more satisfying.

Deer Park

It’s a highest visiting tourist place in Ooty which is about 2 km far away from the Ooty Lake and it is easily accessible via road. It was established in 1986 and spread across an area of 22 acres. Deer Park is very much liked by the children and the children have a lot of fun here. Whenever you visit Ooty with your family then must visit this place because it’s a lovely place.

Things to do in Ooty

Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train

If you are looking for best things to do in Ooty then this Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train ride would be one of the amazing experience in your trip because at the time of ride you can enjoy the picturesque valley, steep curves, amazing tunnels, and stunning bridges. Rather than any other transport, you should opt Mettupalayam to Ooty Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train and the duration will be 4 hours 46 minutes.

Enjoy Ooty Summer Festival

If you are traveling Ooty during summer season so you should take part in this amazing Ooty summer festival because you can enjoy a number of cultural programs like flower shows and Boat races. The festival held in the month of May which is organized by the Tourism Department and the main aim of this festival is to promote tourism in Ooty.

Wax World Museum

You can visit this place with your family/group members to watch wax statues of personalities from Indian history. It is situated close to the Ooty Lake and this Wax Museum will never let your expectations down.

Camping

Generally, youth wonder for camping so Avalanche Lake is a best place to enjoy camping in Ooty and here you can also indulge in fishing and rafting. Camping on this lake is one of the most exciting things to do in Ooty at night. This lake offers stunning views and here you can indulge in photography/videography with your friends.

Ooty Weather

Well, Ooty is known as the Queen of hills accordingly you can visit Ooty in any season because it has beautiful weather throughout the year. If we talk about summer season then it’s a perfect time for sightseeing and adventure activities. The weather during these days is hot in afternoons but the hotness of the weather is bearable and in nights it is cold enough. Next, monsoon season is ultimate to witness the real natural beauty since during this season the picture is clear and you can experience the new range of flora. But mostly people not choose monsoon season because of heavy rainfall and slippery roads. Apart from, weather during winter season is extremely cold and pleasing. It can be a great time for adventure activities like trekking, camping, rafting, and this time is excellent for honeymoon couples.

Summer: March to June

Monsoon: July to September

Winter: October to February

Tips for Travelers

Before traveling to this destination every traveler should know about the important things like if you have planning to drive your own vehicle than make sure you drive slowly on Ooty roads.  Book your homestays, hotels, and resorts from a known agency. If you want to enjoy Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train then book your tickets in advance. Must try Ooty delicious food and especially during Ramadan. Be careful and aware from snatchers and thieves. If you are a nature lover then you should visit tea plantation and lakes.

Things to Carry

Travel during summer season you should carry t-shirts, shirt, jeans for a day outing but must carry warm sweater, jacket for nights since nights are cool. For winter travel you should carry woolen clothes like jumper, leather jacket, sweater, socks, and gloves are compulsory. Additionally, carry hats, cap, scarf, bots, sneakers, trekking shoes, goggles and slippers. Carry your legal documents like driving license, tickets, and hotel vouchers. These are the important things that would help you in booking of your Ooty tour package.