Ooty-Kodaikanal Tour Packages

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2. Exploring Ooty with the best honeymoon package

Duration: 4N/5D

Accommodation: Hilltop Resort

Experiences cherished: Emerald dam and lake, Catherine falls, Glenmorgan, Needle Rock viewpoint

Come back for: Ooty lake, Avalanche lake, Pykara falls

My husband and I went on a honeymoon to Ooty and it was the most wonderful experience. On the first day we rented a bike and visited the charming Emerald Dam and lake. The place gives a splendid vibe and a scenic view to visitors. It is surrounded by lush green tea estates. It is famous for a photogenic view of sunrise and sunset. We took a romantic stroll around the lake and enjoyed the natural touch of the place. The next place we visited was the majestic Catherine Falls. It cascades down from 250 ft and fall off the cliff with silvery sparkle. It has a charming feature and we trekked up to the waterfall. We took a dip in the plunge pool after the trek and it was a wonderful experience. The third place we visited was Glenmorgan which is located in the outskirts of Ooty. This place has a sparkling lake, rich forest and a scenic village. We were able to see the Mudumalai National Park and Moyar Valley from the spot. We took romantic strolls around the tea plantations and the experience was terrific. The last place we visited on our honeymoon was the Needle Rock view point where we took a hike till the spot. We were able to enjoy the sunset from the spot and it was to die for. Overall the entire trip was amazing and we had a wonderful experience. I would suggest all nature lovers and adventure seekers to visit Ooty once in a lifetime.

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3. The best honeymoon in Ooty with an awesome package from Travel Triangle

Duration: 4N/5D

Accommodation: Resort and Spa

Experiences cherished: Botanical garden, Pykara lake, Deer park, Kalhatty falls

Come back for: Thunder world, Kamaraj Sagar dam, St Stephens Church

Our honeymoon destination was Ooty and it was the most picturesque place I’ve ever seen in my life. The first place we visited was the charming Botanical Garden of Ooty. The garden consists of many sections including the lower garden, new garden, Italian garden, Conservatory, fountain terrace and nurseries. We witnessed a number of indigenious and exotic plants, shrubs, ferns, herbs, orchids and bonsai species. It was a charming experience. The next place we went to was the Pykara lake which has sparkling water and surrounded by lush green Nilgiri valleys. We trekked up to the waterfall known as the Pykara waterfall to witness the view of the beautiful valleys. We enjoyed boating at the lake too and it was a great experience. The next place we visited was the Deer park which is filled with fauna. We witnesses other animals like Sambhar and Chital too. The park is situated on the hills of Ooty and we enjoyed the glorious view. The last spot we visited was Kalhatty waterfalls where we took a 2 mile trek from the village. Wild species like black panther can be seen here. It was a wonderful experience and the whole trip was totally worth it.

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Best Places To Stay In Ooty Kodaikanal

1. Safari Land Resort, Ooty

It is categorised as one of the best resorts in Ooty. It is surrounded by lush green forests and is located close to Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Twin tree house and exclusive tree house is available for nature lovers. The resort has a health club and a swimming pool too. It is a wonderful resort for couples who booked a travel package for Ooty Kodaikanal.

Star Category: 3-star cottage/treehouse

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 2,500 onwards

Location: Safari Land, Bokkapuram, Masinagudi - 643223, Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu, India

2. Kurumba Village Resort, Ooty

This resort is located between Ooty and Mettuppalayam. The resort offers three types of accommodation: Kurumba Cottage, Kurumba Suite and Jacuzzi Suite. The resort offers facilities like Swimming pool, Pool table and Ayurvedic therapy. It is the perfect resort to feel nature and luxury.

Star Category: 4-star resort

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 11,500 onwards

Location: Karumba village resort, Hillgrove post, Kurumbadi – 643 102, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. India.

3. Hill Country Holiday Resort Lovedale, Ooty

This resort is situated in the serene Nilgiri Hills overlooking the Ketti valley. It is an ideal resort for honeymooners and it offers peace and comfort. It facilitates a wellness centre with therapeutic treatments and massages. Tourist attractions like Botanical garden, Doddabetta Peak and Ooty Lake are closely located from the resort. This resort is perfect for couples you took an Ooty Kodaikanal honeymoon package.

Star Category: 4-star resort

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 4,400 onwards

Location: Grand Duff Road, Valley View, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643003

4. Hill Country, Kodaikanal

Hill Country is located 5kms away from Ooty Railway Station. It has a splendid view with lush green surroundings. This property has two restaurants, a bar, recreational centre, spa, ayurvedic center and a business center. The resort provides three type of accommodation: deluxe rooms, suits and cottages. It is the perfect resort for nature lovers.

Star Category: 4-star resort

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 4,800 onwards

Location: Arackal Road, Attuvampatti, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101

5. Lilly’s Valley Resort, Kodaikanal

This resort hails to be one of the oldest and finest resorts of Kodaikanal. The resort is located on terraced gardens with tall Eucalyptus plantations which add to its unique feature. The stone cottages are designed with hand crafted woodwork which runs alongside the cottage structures. The restaurant serves Western and South Indian dishes.

Star Category: 2-star resort

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 3,465 onwards

Location: 17/178, Sivanadi road kodaikanal., 624101, India

6. Elephant Valley Eco farm resort, Kodaikanal

This resort is located on the lush green forests of Palni Hills. The resort has 20 beautiful bungalows and offers organic produced cuisine. Each room has a scenic view overlooking the Gangavar River. It offers trek, nature walks, conference halls and coffee plantations.

Star Category: 2-star resort

Starting Price (Per Night): INR 4,600 onwards

Location: Ganesha Puram, Pethupari, Via Perumal Malai, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624104

What’s Special About Ooty Kodaikanal Tour Packages!

• These two hilly areas overflow with reasons that make tourists book this Ooty Kodaikanal travel package. The popular tea, chocolates, spices like cardamom invite many visitors to Ooty who not only savor these products during their stay but also take bags full of them when they depart for home.
• Kodaikanal’s ancient past as a retreat and popular tourist destination is host to umpteen number of forests. No wonder, it is famously known as the ‘Gift of the Forest’.
• The tourists will be blessed with comfortable accommodation, quick transfers, and yummy meals with every package. Visitors can also get their selected package customized to their needs and wants. You can get the best tour packages to Ooty Kodaikanal too.
• When one imagines the ultimate experience of nightlife in a destination, Ooty does not crop up that easily. To your surprise, Ooty offers some great lifetime experiences of nightlife as one can enjoy on this Ooty Kodaikanal travel package.
• You can go trekking during the day but also during the night where tourists can set up tents and watch the sunset right in front of their eyes.
• Tourists can enjoy a drink or two with some delicious food at the buzzing bars of Ooty like Selbournes Bar and Alto Espirito. While your visit to Kodaikanal, you will see more of a calm and soothing atmosphere but there are cute cafes and some ancient bars where one can enjoy a pint. These features are important for couples who grabbed a trip package for Ooty Kodaikanal.
• Ooty and Kodaikanal holiday package take you for a shopping spree as you visit the Tibetan Market in Ooty which is a famous flea market that sells sweaters and other woolen stuff. You can purchase some brilliant chocolates, freshly grown spices and many other typical food crops are grown here.
• There are some unique stores and shopping malls here in Ooty from where you can take home some great gifts for your family. Kodaikanal is the place where one can find oils and balms with soothing fragrances. There are many shops where you can buy ethically made pickles, creams, oils, incense bread, other baked items, and even a few veggies. The vacationers can savor some delicacies on this trip to Ooty and Kodaikanal.
• Ooty provides both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The sambar dish is famous throughout Ooty and is loved by all tourists.
• In Kodaikanal, one will find Tibetan, Indian and Chinese cuisines almost everywhere. Fried momos, noodles, chicken pot pie, and Thukpa are the few street foodstuffs that remain unmissable!

Things to Do on Ooty Kodaikanal Tour Package

1. Night safari

This is one of the most exciting things to do in Kodaikanal if you are planning to indulge in a thrilling vacay. You will get to witness various animals in their natural habitat and their intriguing daily activities. Wild boars, porcupines, bison, giraffes, etc. are some animals you can easily watch. Moreover, you can also treat your eyes with scintillating night views of the Mango city, upper lake, and Palani temple that will add a unique charm to your exciting safari.

2. Pub crawling

If you are a party person, pub crawling in Ooty will surely soothe your senses and let you experience ultimate fun. Ooty features some of the best pubs and bars that gleam with a lively vibe. Some of the best ones are Club Mahindra, The Valley Bar, Selbournes Bar, Canterbury Bar, Four Quarters Lounge Bar, Alto Espirito, and Fern Hill Bar. Moreover, all these top-rated bars are quite safe for women as well.

3. Birdwatching

This is an activity that is meant especially for birdwatching enthusiasts as it needs an adequate amount of patience and fondness for nature. Ooty lends you numerous bird watching opportunities. While visiting various botanical Gardens and wildlife sanctuaries, you can indulge in a bird-watching tour and admire vivid colors of birds like Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Kashmir Flycatcher, and the Painted Bushquail, and White-bellied Shortwing. You just need to make sure to carry along your DSLR to capture some amazing pics.

This particular Ooty Kodaikanal tour package offers the tourists a number of outdoor activities that they can indulge in.

• You can turn this holiday into an adventurous one by indulging in some trekking and hiking. Horse riding and horse trails in places like North Lake are starting points where there are many grasslands in the surroundings.
• Mountain Biking is an excellent sport that tourists can take part in and gather their adventurous spirits together.
• Angling and fishing is an ultimate sport in Ooty that the tourists can perform in the crystal lakes like Pykara Lake where one can find good trout, carp and many other species of fish.
• To experience some ultimate adrenaline rush, participate in hang gliding where one can learn some great aerial skills.
• The largest garden of India called the Government Rose Garden has the best collection of roses, plants, and grasses.
• On this Ooty Kodaikanal travel package, visit Kodaikanal and explore nature’s beauty as one can trek around the beauteous hills and mountains here. Some of the most popular trekking routes are Kodaikanal to Batlagundu, Kodai to Dolphin's Nose to Vellagavi to Kumbakkarai, Shembaganur to Morappur to Adukkam, Kodai to Green Hut, and Kodai to Thoppithookkipparai.
• One can also prepare themselves for an adventurous camping night around deep forests and wonderful waterfalls.
• Rejuvenate yourself as you enjoy some yoga at the Kodaikanal Yoga Center and relax your nerves.
• The boating and rowing activities can be relished by the tourists at the Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club.
• Nature lovers can find themselves in heaven as they get an opportunity to stroll around and explore the different parks and gardens of Kodaikanal like the Bryant Park where one can come face to face with the amazing range of flora.
• Out of the numerous activities in Kodaikanal, swimming in the freshwater of Silver Cascade waterfall. This waterfall originates from Kodai Lake and its base provides a rejuvenating retreat for the travelers where they can take a bath under the freely falling water, and swim in its freshwaters.
• With loads of other adventure activities in Kodaikanal such as horse riding, fishing, boating, and tent camping, one can never miss adventure during their trip to this hill station as one can observe during this Ooty Kodaikanal trip package.

Safety Measures & Travel Tips

• Get your covid test done and carry a negative RT-PCR report
• Hire a local tour guide as he will help you explore various places more wisely
• Book the ticket of toy trains well in advance to avoid standing in long queues
• Ensure to carry covid-related travel essentials such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, disinfectants, etc.
• If possible, visit the destination during an event, festival, or cultural event
• Keep your friends or family informed about your location if planning to visit a remote area
• Carry a bottle of mineral water at all times and refrain from drinking tap water
• Keep enough cash with you as cards are not accepted everywhere
• Don’t forget to carry important belongings like a charger, carry bag, power bank, mosquito repellant, and a mini first-aid kit
• Pack comfortable shoes as well as clothes
• Always keep a copy of important documents like a Driving License, Voter ID, AADHAR Card, etc.
• Research about the destination well in advance and keep yourself updated with the weather forecasts and road conditions
• Beware of pickpockets especially in crowded areas and lock your bags as and when required

A trip to Kodaikanal and Ooty will definitely be a worthwhile experience, considering the picturesque landscapes and lush greenery of these places in Tamil Nadu. Ooty, being one of the best hill stations in the country is known for its several attractions and is covered with mesmerizingly beautiful greenery. Boating in Ooty is one of the most interesting activities to try, bringing you closer to nature and making you undergo a unique and memorable travel experience. Since the hill town of Kodaikanal is known for its forests, lakes, and valleys and this is why this place is equally loved by nature lovers as well as adventurists who love to explore the valleys covered with forests.

Visiting these two towns is a must if you’re planning a trip to Tamil Nadu. To make the whole experience smoother and completely fun, then you must choose from one of the best Ooty Kodaikanal tour packages. Touring around the two cities is like exploring the paradises of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.