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How Many Days for Ooty, Coonoor, Pykara & Mudumalai?

The Nilgiris reward an extra night more than most hill stations.

By Mahesh Kumar R., naturalist Updated 2 min read

At a glance

Ooty + Coonoor
2 days
+ Pykara & Mudumalai
3 days
+ Masinagudi night
4 days
+ Kodaikanal
6 days
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Ooty or Coonoor
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Quick answer

Plan 3 days and 2 nights to see Ooty, Coonoor, Pykara and Mudumalai without rushing. Two days only covers Ooty and Coonoor. Four days lets you spend a night in the Masinagudi forest belt for an early safari attempt, and six days lets you add Kodaikanal.

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2Coonoor viewpoints, Ooty gardens, lake, Doddabetta
3+ Pykara lake & falls, Mudumalai afternoon
4+ Masinagudi jungle night and early safari
6+ 2 nights in Kodaikanal

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Is 1 day enough for Ooty?

Only for a rushed look at the lake and garden from Coimbatore; it's a 6–7 hour round drive.

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