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Anamalais + Nilgiris

Valparai Ooty Tour Package

The quiet tea plateau first, then the Queen of Hill Stations.

  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Coimbatore
  • Families · First-time visitors to South India
  • Private AC cab

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The Valparai Ooty tour package covers two hill ranges in 5 days 4 nights: 2 nights in Valparai (Anamalai Hills) and 2 nights in Ooty (Nilgiris), linked by a 6–6.5 hour transfer via Pollachi, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam and Coonoor. It starts and ends in Coimbatore. Add a Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride if you book tickets early.

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts
Coimbatore
Ends
Coimbatore
Best time
October–June (Ooty peak season April–June)
Stay
2 nights Valparai + 2 nights Ooty
Meals
Breakfast and dinner

Highlights

4 highlights
  • Valparai's hairpin bends and tea estates
  • Coonoor: Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose, tea factory
  • Ooty: lake, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta
  • Optional Nilgiri Mountain Railway (tickets subject to IRCTC availability)
5 Days / 4 Nights

Day-by-day itinerary

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  1. Tea estate cottage in CoonoorDay 3

    Day 3

    Valparai → Pollachi → Coimbatore → Mettupalayam → Coonoor → Ooty

    • ~190 km · 6–6.5 h
    • Ooty
    • Breakfast, dinner

    An early descent, lunch around Mettupalayam and the Nilgiris ghat to Coonoor. Sim's Park or Dolphin's Nose if time allows, then Ooty by evening.

    • Coonoor — Sim's Park / Dolphin's Nose
    • Ooty
  2. Government Botanical Garden, OotyDay 4

    Day 4

    Ooty sightseeing

    • ~40 km local
    • Ooty
    • Breakfast, dinner

    Government Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Doddabetta peak, Ooty lake boating and the tea museum; Pykara lake and falls if you prefer nature to town sights.

    • Botanical Garden
    • Doddabetta
    • Ooty Lake
    • Pykara (optional)
  3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train through tea gardensDay 5

    Day 5

    Ooty → Coimbatore

    • ~85 km · 3 h
    • Drop
    • Breakfast

    Drive down to Coimbatore — or ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Mettupalayam if you hold tickets, with our cab meeting you there.

    • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (optional)

What's included

What's included

  • Private AC vehicle with an experienced hill driver for the entire trip
  • Pickup and drop at your chosen point (home, hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport within the start city)
  • Hotel, homestay or resort stay in the category you choose (twin/triple sharing)
  • Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian; non-veg on request at extra cost)
  • Fuel, driver bata, toll, parking and inter-state permit
  • Local route guidance from our naturalist-led team
  • WhatsApp support before and during the trip

Not included

  • Entry tickets, forest safaris, boating and camera fees
  • Lunch, snacks and meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Extra costs caused by landslides, road closures or forest-department restrictions
  • Toy train tickets (booked on IRCTC)

Good to know

  • Ooty is crowded from April to June and on long weekends — expect traffic on the ghat into town.
Tea estates around a reservoir in Valparai, Anamalai Hills
Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
Tea estate cottage in Coonoor
Pykara falls cascading over rocks near Ooty
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What travellers say

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431 Google reviews

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I am sincerely thank you for the wonderful hospitality you showed my family during our recent pongal leave trip to Valparai. We truly appreciated the deep knowledge and details you shared with us about the forest and nature. Because of you, we felt like family throughout the journey, and my entire family enjoyed the experience immensely. I will strongly recommend Mahesh Travels to anyone without a second thought. It was a trip we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much again for everything Brother. That goodbye felt like leaving a family member behind. It was truly a pleasure spending time together.
PSPriya SGoogle review · Jan 2026
"Just returned from a beautiful 3-day, 2-night trip to Valparai. A huge thank you to Mr. Mahesh sir for organizing everything perfectly. From the moment we started, everything was well-planned and stress-free. ​He was not just a travel agent or driver; we felt him like our family member. and specially that elephant crossing scene was awesome and mesmerizing, unforgettable moments in my life.He ensured our safety, showed us the best local spots, your patient and caring throughout the journey. If you are looking for someone trustworthy who treats you with genuine care, that's the person we recommend Mr.Mahesh Thank you, sir, for the memories!" ​My family and I truly enjoyed every moment. More than the sightseeing, we appreciated your company and care. We felt very safe and comfortable with you. We will definitely recommend you to our friends. ​
VJVaishali JeevaGoogle review · Jan 2026
Booked 5 days 4 nights tour package with family of 6 persons and 2 kids from Chennai.Family and enjoyed the beautiful sightseeings of valparai parambikulam athirapally falls.special mention they given a very good stay for 4 nights with breathtaking views and parambikulam stay arranged by Mahesh sir was highly appreciated.As Mahesh sir was a naturalist with him as a cab driver for our 5 days trip was very informative and we doesn't see a person with tons of knowledge in wildlife and local insights. We enjoyed many wildlife spottings elephant,leopard,sloth bear,wild dogs,great Indian guar,lion tailed macaque,giant squirrel, and many birds etc in this tour with help of Mahesh.He is very good guide and good friend I had got from valparai. Food provided in the package was very excellent and home made local stuff.Special mention on time food was delivered to room.Non veg was very tasty as we paid that belongs to our request. We enjoyed local cusines,bamboo rafting,tribal dance,tribal people visit, with help of Mahesh and stay given inside the forest was highly recommend by this travels. We covered all places and tour was very customer friendly.Punctual on time pick up drop feels we are very safe.As with family Mahesh sir driving skills was out of box in hills journey, Vehicle given by them was Innova very clean and excellent maintenance with service records feels very safe to drive for 5 days. Excellent service, customer service was their top notched.will share their contacts to all my family and friends.
MWMunish WaranGoogle review · Dec 2025

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How far is Ooty from Valparai?

About 190 km via Pollachi, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam and Coonoor — 6 to 6.5 hours.

Valparai or Ooty — which should we choose?

Ooty has more attractions and crowds; Valparai is quieter and greener. Read Valparai vs Ooty.

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