Escape into the cool, misty embrace of the Nilgiri hills with picturesque tea gardens, flower-filled valleys, and historic heritage sights.
Explore scenic mountain vistas, sprawling tea valleys, and flower gardens across the Nilgiri hills.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), nestled in the Nilgiri Mountains of Western Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its eucalyptus-scented breezes, vast terraced tea plantations, botanical gardens, and the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train.
Traveling from Madurai with Rithish Tours & Travels ensures a stress-free mountain getaway. Our experienced drivers handle the famous 36 hairpin bends of Kallatti/Coonoor with practiced care, providing families and couples a safe, scenic, and refreshing holiday.
55-acre terraced garden featuring over a thousand exotic plant species and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree.
Artificial lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees with pedal, row, and motorboating facilities.
Highest peak in the Nilgiris (2,637 m) offering telescope house views of Coimbatore plains.
Heritage steam toy train journey cruising through tunnels, bridges, and emerald tea valleys.
Live tea processing demonstration and homemade Nilgiri artisan chocolate tasting.
Scenic excursion to Coonoor showcasing natural botanical arrangements and canyon viewpoints.
Early morning drive from Madurai via Dindigul and Mettupalayam. Ascend the Nilgiri hills. Check into Ooty hotel. In the afternoon, explore the Government Botanical Garden and enjoy relaxing boating at Ooty Lake.
Morning excursion to Coonoor visiting Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, and Dolphin's Nose. Return to Ooty to visit Doddabetta Peak telescope house and the Tea Factory / Museum.
Visit scenic Pykara Waterfalls and Pykara Lake for speed boating, followed by shopping for Nilgiri tea, spices, and eucalyptus oils before descending back to Madurai.
The distance is approx 290 km, taking about 6.5 hours by tourist car or Tempo Traveller.
Yes, we can combine Ooty and Kodaikanal into a 5-Day / 4-Night hill station circuit.
Hill Station
Tea Gardens
Backwaters