Ooty Tour Packages From Chennai

Select from a wide range of tour packages to enjoy a pleasing and relaxing vacation to one of the most favorite hill stations located in Southern India. It is known for its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque mountains, mesmerizing view, and serene surroundings. It is just the right spot to take a long break from the busy and noisy lifestyle of Chennai. Also, it is one of the most preferred holiday destinations for all the holidaymakers out there, solo or family travelers or honeymoon couples. The places are loved and cherished by all, and most of the people who choose hill stations as their holiday destinations.

The Ooty tour packages from Chennai for 3 days are carefully designed for delivering a memorable vacation experience with a handpicked itinerary. The package ensures an organized holiday experience for all so that every popular spot of Ooty gets covered, and the memories stay intact throughout the lifetime. Sightseeing tours, local transfers, cozy accommodations, and lastly thrill activities, all are included in the itinerary. One of the biggest advantages is that the package is flexible and can be customized as per the budget of the traveler and preference.

One of the interesting features of Ooty packages from Chennai is that travelers will get a chance of exploring the other places near Ooty like Mysore and Coonoor apart from just roaming in and around Ooty. Full day sightseeing tour in Coonoor will take you to certain places like Dolphin Nose, Tea Factory, Sim's Park, Lam's Rock, and Doddabetta Peak. Apart from that, you will be able to explore the shops which are famous for selling antique products, embroidered shawls, and Toda jewelry as well as handicrafts which can be bought as souvenirs and gift options. Also, Coonoor is famous for selling exclusive aromatic tea and various organic products.

Before leaving the paradise, these tour packages give the chance to visit either the Somanathapura Temple or the royal Mysore Palace. Ooty tour packages from Chennai for 3 days provide the opportunity to enjoy exclusive shopping experience during the exploration of the hill station. When indulging into exciting shopping experience in Ooty, travelers must not miss out on some of the interesting things popular over here like handicrafts, aromatic oils, handmade chocolates, etc. So don’t just wait, avail these amazing packages and get mouthwatering deals and discounts.

Places to visit in Ooty

Whether you are on a honeymoon or a family vacation, Ooty is a place that will surely make your holiday a memorable one. Here are some top attractions in the city that you must add to your Ooty package from chennai:

1. Ooty Botanical Garden

What’s Special: Several kinds of plants

Nearby Attractions: Upper Bhavani Lake, St. Stephen's Church, Union Church, Tribal Research Center, Tea Museum

Timings: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, auto

Established in 1847, Ooty Botanical Garden is a scintillating landscaped garden that is spread over an area of 55 acres. Maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu, this picturesque garden is divided into 5 sections: Lower Garden, Fern House, Italian Garden, Nurseries, and Conservatory. One of the major highlights of the botanical garden is the Fossil Tree Trunk which is believed to be around 20 million years old. Besides this, while visiting here, you can witness several indigenous and exotic plants, orchids, ferns, shrubs, bonsai species, etc.

2. St Stephen’s Church

What’s Special: Marvellous architecture

Nearby Attractions: Government Rose Garden, Ooty Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Government Museum, The Tea Factory and Tea Museum

Timings: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (closed on Sunday)

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, auto

A soulful place in Ooty, St Stephen’s Church is located on the Upper Bazar Road. Exhibiting marvellous architecture, the church welcomes numerous visitors every day. Dating back to the 19th century, this is one of the oldest churches in the region. This sacred site is embellished with painted window glasses, plaques of the colonial era, and timber that is said to be brought from Srirangapatna as well as from the Tipu Sultan Palace.

3. Doddabetta Peak

What’s Special: Telescope House that offers a scenic view, trekking

Nearby Attractions: Upper Bhavani Lake, Tea Museum, Ketti Valley View, Government Botanical Garden, Government Rose Garden, St Stephen’s Church

Timings: Open throughout the day

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, auto

Positioned at an altitude of 8,652 feet, Doddabetta Peak is touted as the highest peak in the Nilgiris. Offering you a rejuvenating experience, the peak is just around 10 km away from Ooty and is covered by dense sholas. Moreover, there is also a telescope house positioned at the peak that has two telescopes. From the clear lenses of the telescopes, you can enjoy an excellent view of the valley around. Furthermore, the rich flora and fauna will also make your experience worth going for.

4. Tribal Research Center

What’s Special: A glimpse into the lives of tribals

Nearby Attractions: Emerald Lake, Government Rose Garden, Thread Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Cairan Reserve Hill Forest

Timings: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, auto

One of the best places to visit in Ooty, Tribal Research Center exhibits pre-historic artefacts and stuffed animals. This centre does intriguing research on the tribes inhabiting South India and the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Additionally, the research centre also maintains records of the social, economic, cultural, and religious activities of the tribals. Apart from marvelling at the artefacts, you can also head to the well-stocked library. So, if you want to peek into the lives of indegenous people, the Tribal Research Center is a perfect place you can visit.

5. Ooty Lake

What’s Special: Boating, boat races stunning views

Nearby Attractions: Thread Garden, Avalanche Lake, Thunder World, Wax Studio, Lake Park, St. Stephen's Church

Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, auto

Encircled by eucalyptus trees, and dense green bushes along the shores, Ooty Lake is an artificial lake that was primarily built for fishing purposes. Now, the lake is popular among tourists for boating. Enjoying the backdrop of picturesque Nilgiris, the lake and the surrounding area make a perfect place to relax and unwind. Every year in May, the Ooty summer festival takes place here wherein you can witness thrilling boat races. Furthermore, there are also local eateries near the lake and also shops from where you can buy souvenirs for your loved ones. So, if you want to make the most of Chennai to Ooty tour packages, don’t forget to add this serene lake to your itinerary.

Ideal Duration

Ooty has a plethora of choices when it comes to sightseeing, and for staying purposes. Based on the interest in wildlife, heritage sites and nature the trip must be planned. If you are planning for Ooty tour packages from Chennai for 3 days then you must know about certain things which the place has to offer such as adventurous trekking option, museums, and depending on the places, and the attractions it takes about two to three days to cover all the spots and destinations.

Best Time to Visit Ooty

If you are planning to visit Ooty, then always make sure that you are booking the tickets for Ooty packages from Chennai during the right season. The perfect time of visiting Ooty is from autumn till the mid of summer, i.e., October to June. During this time the weather stays pleasant, and if you enjoy outdoor activities then this can be the right time for you. But, Ooty can also be visited during monsoons since the rain adds an extra charm to the surroundings of Ooty. The popular Tea and Tourism Festivals welcome huge crowds every year for visiting the places around Ooty and enjoy some quality time in this paradise.

How to reach Ooty?

By Air

Coimbatore is the closest domestic airport from Ooty and it is having a good connection with some of the most popular Indian cities, and the airport is about 88 km away. When traveling with the Ooty tour packages from Chennai for 3 days. Alternatively, you can also take a flight from Bangalore since Bangalore airport also has a connection with a lot of different cities around the world. Also, a lot of flights are there from Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai to Bangalore as well as Coimbatore regularly.

By Train

The closest rail station is Mettupalayam which is located 40kms away from Ooty and the train from Mysore, Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Chennai all connect to Mettupalayam. A few of the popular trains that travel to Ooty are Ooty-Udhagamandalam Passenger train, Passenger train, Mangalore Express, Mettupalayam Udhagamandalam, and Mangalore Mail.