Itinerary for one Day Ooty Local Sigtseeing Tour Package

The Blue Mountains have always been shrouded in mysticism, and Ooty is no exception to that. For every mountain lover, the very idea of travelling to the city known as the Queen of the Hills holds an allure like no other. Once regarded as the summer headquarters of the East India Company (and for a very good reason), Ooty, also known as Udagamandalam, is a hill station in Tamil Nadu which serves as a very popular tourist destination for anyone looking for a picturesque place to relax and unwind. Ooty is nestled amidst the Nilgiri hills at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level and enjoys a favourable climate all year round.

DAY 1 PICKUP FROM OOTY: Hotel / Bus Station and proceed to Ooty Local Sightseeing places including:

BOTANICAL GARDEN: Botanical Garden is the most beautiful and most visited tourist attractions in Ooty. It is a beautiful big lawn in 22 hectares, with collection of rare trees, herbal plants, different varieties of beautiful flowers, shrubs and bonsai. There is tree trunk in the middle of the garden which is estimated to be 20 million years old.

DODDABETTA PEAK: Towering at a staggering height of 8650 feet or 2,623 meters above the sea level, Dodabetta, which literally translates into ‘big hill’ is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills.It actually stays in the suburbs of Ooty and is hardly 10 km from the place. A treat to the eyes, this picturesque land is indeed a great sightseeing place. It is a wonderful place for shooting and capturing nature’s scenic beauty in the camera and making all your fellow mates back at home turn green with jealousy.

OOTY TEA FACTORY: Travellers can learn about the tea making process at the plant and also taste fresh flavours of local tea at Doddabetta Tea Factory. Visitors can learn about how the leaf is plucked and brought to the factory until how it is turned into small grains are made. Opened in year 2005, the factory is located across an area of one acre over the Nilgiri mountains in Ooty.

ROSE GARDEN: The view of the lush green garden with areas dedicated to captivatingly fragrant roses is a sight to remember. The flowers add more than just colour and attract visitors from all age groups, especially those who are interested in the study of Botany. You are bound to feel like you have entered a different world as you stroll leisurely across the beautifully landscaped garden.

OOTY LAKE: The Lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and greenery all around. One can also spot numerous streams coming out through the hills. This is a perfect place to capture for people who are genuinely interested in photography. The lake is filled with beautiful water birds with the exotic Nilgiri mountain ranges in the background.

NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY (TOY) TRAIN: Apart from offering a beautiful journey, the uniqueness of the trip lies in the fact that the rail system is the steepest in Asia and worth a visit. The ride `starts from Mettupalayam; a small place on river Bhavani. The first 5 miles are plain, but in the next 12 miles engine pushes the coaches upwards to a height of 4363 feet. Covering Mettupalayam, Kellar, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale and Ootacamund on its way, this is the best means to discover the pristine treasures of the Nilgiris.

Drop at Ooty Hotel / Bus Station. End of a One Day Ooty Local Sightseeing Tour…

[One Day Tour Car Rental Tariffs]

Sl.No. Cab Type Per Day           Non Ac Per Day  A/c Add Km Add Hrs Parking Extra
1 Indica Rs 1,400/- Rs 1,600/- Rs 08/- Rs 150/- Yes
2 Toyota Etios Rs 1,800/- Rs 2,100/- Rs 10/- Rs 200/- Yes
3 Tavera Rs 2,100/- Rs 2,400/- Rs 12/- Rs 250/- Yes
4 Innova Rs 2,600/- Rs 2,900/- Rs 14/- Rs 300/- Yes
5 Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 Seater Rs 4,200/- Rs 4,600/- Rs 16/- Rs 400/- Yes
6 Mini Bus 20 + 1 seater Rs 5,200/- Rs 5,600/- Rs 26/- Rs 400/- Yes

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Ooty Local Sightseeing tour package. This One day Ooty tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Ooty and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.