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Hills of Karnataka & Tamil Nadu

  • Coorg 2 nights
  • Mysore 1 night
  • Ooty 2 nights
  • Tour Itinerary
  • South India
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Family / Couple

Duration

5 Nights 6 Days

Category

Heritage / Hills

Package type

Customisable

This tour takes you through some picturesque hills of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Fill your lungs with coffee scented mountain air at Coorg before you head to explore the rich heritage of Mysore and the mystique beauty of Ooty hills. Ideal for families looking for a week-long vacation on the hills.

Starting from

15000

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Monastery
  • Palace
  • Gardens
  • Discover the beautiful Mysore city palace glittering in its royal heritage
  • Join in an energetic prayer ceremony with Tibetan monks in a huge monastery at Coorg
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the Mysore city from the heights of the Chamundi hills (Optional).
  • A memorable evening at the magical fountains of Brindavan gardens is also on the cards

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Tour Summary

  • 6 Days
  • 3 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1 - Kannur - Coorg
  • Day 2 - Explore Coorg
  • Day 3 - Coorg - Mysore
  • Day 4 - Mysore - Ooty/li>
  • Day 5 - Explore Ooty/li>
  • Day 5 - Departure from Coimbatore/li>

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Kannur to Coorg
  • 3 hrs
  • 120 kms

Coorg is rejuvenation guaranteed. Nestled amid ageless hills, acres of plantation and emerald landscapes this is a vacationer’s paradise. The rural expanse is a major centre of spice and coffee production too.

  • Drive up the hills admiring spectacular sights along the way.
  • This destination is ideal for trekking, bird-watching or lazily ambling around winding carpeted hills.
  • For the authentic Coorg experience, you have to venture into the plantations.
  • If you are the outdoorsy type then think about river rafting or trekking along plantations.
  • For quieter outings you could consider fishing or bird-watching in their natural habitat.
  • You might as well enjoy the ambience of your plantation resort and enjoy a lovely dinner.

Stay at Coorg

Parumpara Resort

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Deluxe Cottage

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Coorg was called as the 'Scotland of India during the colonial times.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Coorg

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Activity Add-ons

Day 2

  • Explore Coorg
  • Full Day
  • In Town

This morning, after an enjoyable breakfast at your plantation stay, head for a tour of Coorg. Spend the day at waterfalls, with elephants, at the Tibetan monastery and end the day with sunset as the Raja would do it at Raja’s seat. An amazing experience on the cards.

  • Head to Dubare elephant camp for some fun time with the gentle jumbos
  • If you get thrilled by elephants taking bath and splashing loads of water around, this elephant camp is the best place to be.
  • This capturing cum training camp is located scenically at the edge of the forests on the banks of the Kaveri.
  • Visit Namdroling monastery: The mini-Tibet of India.
  • The atmosphere here is heart-warmingly welcoming, and a real festive during the Tibetan new year.
  • Explore the ornate statues of Buddha in the Golden Temple and dramatic prayer sessions here. A total must experience!
  • Head to visit Raja’s Seat & Abbey waterfalls, the most romantic spots in Coorg.
  • The roar of the fall can be heard from the hanging bridge from where you can view the abbey waterfalls.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable sunset at Raja’s seat along with the garden view and musical fountains.
  • Head back to your resort, enjoy dinner and unwind.

Stay at Coorg

Parumpara Resort

(See our stay selections)

Deluxe Cottage

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Coorg was called as the 'Scotland of India during the colonial times.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Coorg

View more tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activity Add-ons

Day 3

  • Coorg to Mysore
  • 3 hrs
  • 110 kms

Today, we travel to one of South India’s most vibrant cities – Mysore. The grand palaces, silk, sandalwood and incense production give an iconic status to this destination.

  • Start with Maharaja's Palace, The icon of Mysore.
  • Built in indo-saracenic style with dome, arches and turrets, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works from all over the world.
  • The jewels studded throne, majestic durbar hall with ornate ceilings and intricately carved doors make for a fascinating sight.
  • If you are lucky to be here on a Sunday or public holiday, the illuminated palace will be a spectacle to remember!
  • Also visit the Rajendra art gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings form Raja Ravi Varma and other traditional Mysore styles.
  • Spend the evening at the Brindavan Gardens.
  • These gardens have been the background of many a shimmying bollywood musical number.
  • After sunset, the special attractions include dancing fountains where coloured lights transform the place into a magical fairyland.
  • Also visit the famous KRS dam which is an awesome sight too.
  • Relax for the night.

Stay at Mysore

Rio Meredian

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Deluxe Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Did you know that Mysore is one of the first planned cities in Asia?

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Mysore

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Activity Add-ons

Day 4

  • Mysore to Ooty
  • 3 hrs
  • 130 kms

Today, we depart by surface to Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and enjoy the ride up the hills. Get away from the plains and soak –in the beauty of the Blue Mountains. The stunning gardens, rolling hills, pine and eucalyptus forests have earned the name queen of hill stations for this place

  • The journey through the Mudumalai jungles will be thrilling as you spot wild elephants by the roadside.
  • It gets better as you take the scenic 36 hairpin bends from the plains to the blue mountains or Nilgiris.
  • Once at Ooty check-in to the resort and relax for a while.
  • Consider visiting the local market and shop around for honey and organic produce harvested by locals. Cottage cheese, spices, home-made chocolates and organic tea are other items to consider (Optional)
  • Relax after a quiet dinner in your resort.

Stay at Ooty

Hotel Lakeview

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Deluxe Cottage

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Nilgiri Express travels through one of the steepest rail stretches in Asia between Ooty and Conoor.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Ooty

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Activity Add-ons

Day 5

  • Explore Ooty
  • Full Day
  • In Town

The day is at leisure to explore the hill station. Spend your day at the view points, lakes or just sipping tea at your hill resort. For those chasing the atmosphere of the British Raj, it just lingers around the clubs and heritage hotels.

  • Visit the famous Botanical garden built in 1847 which features a wide variety of exotic and ornamental plants.
  • The iconic, St Thomas church overlooks the lake where boating facilities are available. You can also try horse-back riding around the lake.
  • Visit the highest peak – Doddabetta which offers a beautiful vista.
  • Relax for the night in your hill resort.

Stay at Ooty

Hotel Lakeview

(See our stay selections)

Deluxe Cottage

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Nilgiri Express travels through one of the steepest rail stretches in Asia between Ooty and Conoor.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Ooty

View more tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activity Add-ons

Day 6

  • Departure from Coimbatore
  • 3 hrs
  • 90 kms

Today is the last day of your tour.

  • Indulge in some shopping if interested.
  • We drop you at the airport / railway station for onward journey with memories to last for a lifetime.

Departure from Coimbatore

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Coimbatore is known for Isha Yoga centre, a sacred place consecrated by Sadhguru

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Coimbatore

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Activity Add-ons

Offers & Packages

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  • Coorg 2 nights
  • Mysore 1 night
  • Ooty 2 nights

5 Nights Economy Package

Starting From

15000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

5 Nights Deluxe Package

Starting From

20000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

5 Nights Luxury Package

Starting From

30000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

5 Nights Honeymoon Package

Starting From

25000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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Q & A for Coorg-Mysore - Ooty (5 Nights) by Indus Holidays

Can I customise my itinerary with a few stays of my choice?

Answered by Prasanth Madhavan

Definitely! As we specialise in customised holiday planning to Kerala & South India for the last 20 years, we can offer almost any stay option. We have long-standing direct relationships with resorts, homestays & hotels in this region which allow us to deliver privilege services at unbeatable rates.

If you want to change the stay options in our offers, your trip designer will work with you till you are happy with the package. More importantly, our experts give you unbiased insights and highlights of each stay option from direct experience to help you make better choices.

What is the holiday booking procedure?

Answered by Resmi Kakkat

You can submit an enquiry here anytime or contact our destination experts directly. One of Indus’ Trip Designers will call you back to understand your requirement and will make an offer within 2 hours. Our experts will also make suitable recommendations on stay options, day activities, itinerary options and transportation to assist you further in customising the holiday to your requirements. Once it is perfect, send a confirmation and we will take care of the rest.

What are the payment options you offer?

Answered by Goldin Syriac

We offer all major payment options including credit cards , debit cards , wire transfer, net banking and UPI. Service charges from the bank may be applicable on select payment methods.

Can my driver speak hindi? Do you offer taxi services only?

Answered by Divya Hrishikesh

Yes, our transportation team carefully chooses and trains our driver partners to deliver the high touch experiences we offer. They are highly co-operative, friendly and can speak in hindi and English. You will also find our cabs to be well maintained, safe and reliable.

When you book hotels, activities and taxi together with Indus, we will be able to offer you a better overall deal than what you get directly. Also you get the added benefit of Indus’ responsive customer relations team for on-tour support. So, currently our trained drivers are available only for our package customers.