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Ooty & Kumarakom Tour

By Travel Component
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $542 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Package Highlights
Ooty Attractions: Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Sim’s Park, Tea Factory, Toy Train ride.
Kumarakom Experiences: Backwater cruise, houseboat stay, Vembanad Lake sunset, Bird Sanctuary, traditional village tours.

Activity location

  • Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
    • Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
    • Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India

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Cost Per Person
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $541.61 x 1 AdultCA $541.61
Total
Price is CA $541.61
Until Mon, Mar 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 Nights in Ooty and 2 Night in Kumarakom ( Optional 1 night houseboat and 1 night in hotel )
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees of the monuments.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick up and drop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any kind of food or drink or any other services mentioned above.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Moderate walk involves sometimes. Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream and hats are hence recommended

Activity itinerary

Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

  • 8h
Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Ooty Morning / Afternoon: Depart from Bangalore or Coimbatore From Bangalore → ~6–7 hrs by road (cab/bus/train). From Coimbatore → ~1.5–2 hrs by road. Scenic drive through hill valleys and forests to Ooty (the Queen of Nilgiris). Afternoon Check‑in to your hotel in Ooty. Relax, freshen up, have lunch. Explore Ooty Lake A large, peaceful lake surrounded by eucalyptus forests. You can walk around the promenade or optionally take paddle boat rides (~₹300–₹500 locally). Evening Leisurely walk through Ooty Town Market Shop for chocolates, essential oils, homemade jams. Overnight: Ooty Meals: Dinner at hotel/local restaurant.( Excluded )

Doddabetta Peak

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 2 – Ooty Sightseeing Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Explore Ooty’s main attractions: Doddabetta Peak: Highest point in Nilgiris (2,637 m) with panoramic valley views.

Government Rose Garden

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Over 20,000 varieties of roses, beautiful for morning photography.

Coonoor

  • 4h
Afternoon: Visit Emerald Lake (Coonoor nearby): Calm lake surrounded by tea plantations, ideal for trekking or photography. Optional excursion to Coonoor: Sim’s Park: Botanical garden with exotic plants. Tea Factory & Museum: Learn how Nilgiri tea is produced. Toy Train Ride (Nilgiri Mountain Railway): Short scenic ride from Ooty to Coonoor, UNESCO World Heritage route. Evening: Return to hotel; enjoy evening leisure in Ooty town or café hopping. Overnight: Ooty hotel

Kumarakom

  • 7h
Day 3 – Ooty → Transfer to Kumarakom Morning: Early breakfast and check-out. Depart for Kumarakom, Kerala (~8–9 hours). Drive through Wayanad / Kerala countryside, stop for scenic photos or refreshments. Afternoon: Arrival in Kumarakom, check-in at houseboat or backwater resort. Evening: Evening backwater boat ride: Glide along the serene Vembanad Lake, watch fishermen, coconut palms, and village life. Relax at the houseboat or lakeside resort terrace. Meals: Breakfast included, lunch en route, dinner at hotel/houseboat. Overnight: Kumarakom houseboat/resort

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 4 – Kumarakom Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary Morning: Breakfast at hotel / houseboat. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Spot migratory birds like Siberian storks, herons, kingfishers, egrets. Great for photography. Visit traditional Kerala villages nearby, see local handicrafts and coir-making. Afternoon: Backwater Houseboat Cruise: Glide through canals lined with palm trees, paddy fields, and village life. Optional fishing experience or canoe ride in the smaller canals. Evening: Sunset views over Vembanad Lake from houseboat deck or hotel balcony. Enjoy Kerala-style dinner with fresh local seafood or vegetarian specialities. Overnight: Kumarakom houseboat/resort

Kochi (Cochin)

  • 3h
Day 5 – Departure Morning: Leisure breakfast with final backwater views. Last-minute photography or short stroll around resort gardens. Late Morning / Afternoon: Check-out and transfer to Kochi / Coimbatore for onward travel. Optional stop at local spice markets in Kochi if returning via the city. Meals: Breakfast included

Location

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    Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
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