Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of South India with this relaxing and scenic hill station journey covering Coorg, Mysore, Ooty, Coonoor and Kodaikanal.
This package combines the royal heritage of Mysore, the coffee plantations of Coorg, the tea gardens of Ooty, the famous toy train experience, and the cool climate of Kodaikanal.
Enjoy beautiful waterfalls, mountain roads, tea factories, lakes, botanical gardens, palaces, scenic valleys, and unforgettable hill station landscapes throughout the journey.
Perfect for families, couples, honeymooners, and nature lovers seeking a peaceful South Indian escape.
Highlights
- Scenic Coorg Coffee Plantation Experience
- Royal Mysore Palace Visit
- Ooty Toy Train Journey
- Queen of Hills – Ooty
- Romantic Kodaikanal Hill Station
Itinerary
Pick up from Bangalore Airport at 7.30 am and depart for Coorg. (Approx. 270 km. / 7 hours). After arrival in Coorg, check in at the hotel and rest.
After breakfast, visit local Coorg sights like Raja sit, Abbey Falls and Golden Temple, then return to the hotel and relax. (All entry fees at own expense)
After breakfast, leave for Mysore from Coorg. (Approx. 120 km. 4 hours). After arrival in Mysore, visit the very beautiful and magnificent City Palace of Mysore. After that, immediately leave for a visit to Vrindavan Garden, which is 26 km away. Return to the hotel after enjoying the wonderful thrill of the world famous musical fountain. (Entry fee at own expense)
After tea and breakfast, visit Mysore Zoo, visit Chamunda Hill and Mahakay Nandi and then proceed to Ooty. (Approx. 160 km. / 8 hours by plane + hill road) Ooty is known as the Queen of Hills. (All entry fees are at own expense)
After breakfast, visit Dodabetta Peak, Botanical Garden, Tea Factory. After lunch, boating in Ooty Lake (all entry fees and boating at own expense) and rest.
After breakfast, an exciting journey by toy train from Ooty to Coonoor. (Toy train ticket for 9 am online train no. 56139/ Udhagamandalam-Coonoor) will have to be booked at your own expense. Visit to tea gardens on the way from Ooty to Kodaikanal. (Approx. 280 km, 10 hours by plane +Hill Road) Kodaikanal is a beautiful and cool hill station in South India with natural beauty.
After breakfast, visit Kodaikanal sights like Cockers Walk, Green Valley, Silver Cascade Falls and Pillar Rock as well as boating in Kodai Lake (all entry fees and boating at own expense)
After breakfast, the tour ends with a drop at Coimbatore Airport at 7 AM. (Approx. 180 km / 04:30 hrs)
Note: Book flights or trains from Coimbatore only after 5 PM.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodations as per tour
- Breakfast lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing
- Vehicle Sharing Basics
The Cost Excludes
- Air / Train ticket
- 5% gst
- Entry Ticket
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
