4-day Nature Itinerary in Ooty and Coorg

  1. Day 1: Visit Ooty
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours (115 km) from Coorg

    Begin your day early with a scenic drive to the beautiful hill station of Ooty. Located in the Nilgiri hills, Ooty is famous for its misty mountains, lush green valleys, and tea plantations. Visit the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills, offering a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Next, head to the Ooty Botanical Gardens, which boast a variety of plants, flowers, and trees. End your day by taking a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Ooty Lake.

  2. Day 2: Explore Coorg
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours (120 km) from Ooty

    Start your day by visiting the Abbey Falls, a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush green foliage. Next, visit Raja's Seat, a beautiful garden overlooking the rolling hills of Coorg. Continue your day with a visit to the Namdroling Monastery, the largest Tibetan settlement in India, and home to breathtakingly beautiful golden statues. End your day with a relaxing walk through the Madikeri Fort, a 17th-century fort filled with historical artifacts.

  3. Day 3: Visit the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and Thirunelli Temple
    Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (80 km) from Coorg

    Begin your day by immersing yourself in the stunning wildlife sanctuary of Brahmagiri. The sanctuary is home to diverse flora and fauna and is a great place to go on a trek. Next, head to the ancient Thirunelli Temple, which dates back to the 9th century. The temple is located amidst mountains, and its surroundings are serene and tranquil.

  4. Day 4: Enjoy the beauty of Coorg again
    Estimated Travel Time: N/A

    Spend your last day in Coorg revisiting some of the spectacular sites that you might not have fully explored. Start your day with a visit to Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri river. Next, head to Dubare Elephant Camp, an elephant training camp where you can watch the elephants being bathed and fed. Wrap up your trip with a visit to the Golden Temple, a stunning Buddhist monastery decorated with intricate murals and paintings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, free)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10)
  • Abbey Falls (1-2 hours, INR 15)
  • Raja's Seat (1-2 hours, INR 5)
  • Namdroling Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
  • Madikeri Fort (1-2 hours, INR 5)
  • Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 150)
  • Thirunelli Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Talakaveri (2-3 hours, free)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Golden Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 225

Useful tips

If you have more time in Ooty, consider visiting the Sims Park, a botanical garden boasting a vast collection of trees and shrubs from different parts of the world, or the Ooty Rose Garden, which features an extensive variety of roses. If you have more days in Coorg, you can go on a nature hike in Brahmagiri Peak or Kumara Parvatha, visit the scenic coffee plantations, or experience the mesmerizing sunrises from the Tadiandamol Peak. If you have less time, you can skip the Madikeri Fort and Talakaveri, and instead spend more time exploring the other locations more leisurely.

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