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Exploring Nature in Tamilnadu - 5 Day Itinerary in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Mudumalai National Park
    5 hours (160 miles) from Coimbatore International Airport

    In the morning, you will start your journey to Mudumalai National Park which is located in the Nilgiri district. This park is home to several endangered and vulnerable species such as Indian elephant, Bengal tiger and Indian leopard. Take a safari ride to explore the wildlife. In the afternoon, visit Theppakadu Elephant Camp to watch elephants being fed and bathed. In the evening, enjoy a campfire and barbecue.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    2 hours (45 miles) from Mudumalai National Park

    In the morning, head to Ooty, also called the Queen of Hill Stations and visit the Botanical Gardens that showcase a variety of exotic plants and trees. Later, take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy scenic views of the mountains. In the afternoon, visit the Ooty Lake and go boating. In the evening, enjoy a cup of tea at one of the tea estates.

  3. Day 3: Kodaikanal
    7 hours (150 miles) from Ooty

    In the morning, start your journey to Kodaikanal, also known as the Princess of Hill Stations. Visit the Coaker's Walk to enjoy scenic views of the valleys and hills. Later, visit the Kodaikanal Lake and go boating. In the afternoon, visit the Bear Shola Falls and enjoy a picnic. In the evening, visit the Bryant Park and enjoy the colorful flowers and plants.

  4. Day 4: Yercaud
    7 hours (215 miles) from Kodaikanal

    In the morning, head to Yercaud, a hill station located in the Salem district. Visit the Yercaud Lake and enjoy boating. Later, visit the Pagoda Point which offers panoramic views of the hills and valleys of Yercaud. In the afternoon, visit the Kiliyur Falls and enjoy a picnic. In the evening, visit the Anna Park and enjoy the colorful flowers.

  5. Day 5: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
    6 hours (225 miles) from Yercaud

    In the morning, start your journey to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve which is located in the Nilgiri district. Take a safari ride to explore the wildlife. In the afternoon, visit the Moyar River and enjoy a picnic. In the evening, visit the Theppakadu Bird Watching Point to watch several species of birds.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the following places:

  • Marina Beach, Chennai
  • Palani Hills, Kodaikanal
  • Yelagiri, Vellore

You can also take a side trip to visit the temples in Madurai or the beaches in Puducherry. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine such as Dosa, Idli, and Vada. Don't forget to buy souvenirs such as handicrafts and silk sarees. Lastly, carry warm clothes as the weather can get chilly during October.

For booking hotels and flights, please visit https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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