Ooty, Wayanad Tour Package

Ooty Wayanad Tour Package

Are you up for a hill station? Do you want to spend your holidays watching the clouds envelop the lofty mountains and feel the pleasant chill of the season? Well, in that case, you should choose Ooty – “Queen of the Hills”.

Ooty is the land of rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and beautiful lakes. The sheer scenic beauty of this destination draws tourists all year round. This hill station is not just famous in South India but also in the rest of the country too. Located at an elevation of around 2240 meters, Ooty in Tamil Nadu is truly one of the best tourist destinations in India. Ooty has plenty of sightseeing options for every traveler and must be in every traveler’s itinerary.

If you’re planning an Ooty tour for your vacation, then there are a lot of experiences that the hill station can pack in for you:

• Travel back in time to the colonial past of this hill station with the royal red-roofed mansions and rolling tea plantations
• If you’re a nature lover, you can follow the misty tales into the mesmerising wilderness.
• If you love trains, you won’t be disappointed. The Nilgiri Mountain Railways runs through a beautiful route and gives you a breathtaking view of this majestic hill station.
• If you love churches, you can visit the beautiful St. Stephen’s Church.
• If you’re a fan of lakes, you can explore the Avalanche Lake, Upper Bhavani Lake, and the Emerald Lake.

Best Time to Visit Ooty

Being a hill station, Ooty enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Ooty will be the summer months – early March to early June. So if you want to book an Ooty package tour, then this is the time when you should plan. There are three distinct seasons in Ooty – summer, monsoon, and winter. Summers is the ideal season for travelling here and undoubtedly draws the maximum number of tourists. The monsoon season brings out the beauty of the greenery in Ooty, however, makes the roads slippery and risky to travel. Winters bring on a completely different mood to Ooty with a mellow chilliness in the air.

Best Places to Visit In Ooty

Ooty is the ideal place for relaxation and has several breathtaking places which should be a must in your Ooty trip package:

• Nilgiri Mountain Railways – One of the best experiences to have in Ooty is to take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railways. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the railways were opened to the public in 1908. The scenic ride passes through hilly terrains, tea plantations, and forests.
• Emerald Lake – 20 km away from the main city, this pristine lake is part of the Silent Valley National Park. It’s an ideal destination for travelers who want to give the crowd a miss. The lake is also a great place to experience the beauty of the surrounding area.
• St. Stephen’s Church – This small church is thronged by devotees year-round. Built in the 19th century, the church has a brilliant architecture and was built to commemorate the birthday of King George the IV.
• Pykara Lake – Another famous lake, this is a popular tourist attraction which offers great views of nature. With the green valley one hand and the lush forests on the other, it’s one of the most serene places to visit.
• Botanical Gardens – The Government Botanical Garden is spread over 22 acres on the slopes of the Dodabetta Peak and is a beautiful place to explore. It has a huge repository of beautiful flowers and trees and is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department.
• Doddabetta Peak – This is Ooty’s highest peak and also an often-visited destination in the region. You can hike up to the peak and discover the wonderful rhododendrons and other herbs. It also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding forests of Bandipur National Park.

How to Reach Ooty

Ooty is easily accessible from various parts of the country. The different ways to reach this hill station are:

• Road – There are several buses you can take from Bangalore, Chennai. Madurai, and Coimbatore. NH 181 connects Coimbatore and Ooty. If you’re coming from Bangalore, you can take NH 17 via Mysore.
• Rail – Coimbatore is the nearest railway station. You can also avail the Toy Train from Mettupalayam station 52 km away.
• Air – The nearest international airport is Coimbatore, 88 km away. Bengaluru and Chennai also have international airports.

Ooty to Wayanad

Wayanad, another hill station close by, is 116 km away by road and 74 km by air. You can reach Wayanad from Ooty by car or take a train from Ooty to Coonoor and then a car from there to Wayanad.

If you’re planning to book an Ooty holiday package, then Kerala Tour Packages has a lot of options. We have several Ooty tour packages to choose from that cover all the major tourist destinations. Our packages are created to suit every occasion. For example, if you’re looking for Ooty honeymoon packages or honeymoon packages in Wayanad, you can take a look at our offers. Here is an Ooty-Wayanad itinerary for you.