Kids' holidays

Ooty Kids' Holiday

The Nilgiri toy train, boating on Ooty Lake, the botanical garden, a tea factory and the Pykara falls, with short drives and an easy pace for children.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inCoonoor
RouteCoonoor · Ooty
Places2 destinations
StateTamil Nadu, India
Ideal forKids' holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-FX88QH

Best time to visit: October to May

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Ooty Lake – Ooty

Trip overview

The Nilgiri toy train, boating on Ooty Lake, the botanical garden, a tea factory and the Pykara falls, with short drives and an easy pace for children.

The route spends 1 night in Coonoor and 3 nights in Ooty, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits kids' holidays, family holidays and hill-station holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sim's ParkDolphin's NoseLamb's RockNilgiri Mountain RailwayGovernment Botanical GardenDoddabetta Peak

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Coonoor

Arrive via Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sim's Park: Old botanical garden in a ravine

Day 2Coonoor to Ooty

Travel from Coonoor to Ooty by private vehicle
Check in at your Ooty hotel
Nilgiri Mountain Railway: Steam-hauled toy train from Mettupalayam, UNESCO-listed

Day 3Ooty: Government Botanical Garden and Doddabetta Peak

Government Botanical Garden: Terraced gardens laid out in 1848
Doddabetta Peak: Highest point in the Nilgiris

Day 4Ooty: Ooty Lake and Pykara Lake and Falls

Ooty Lake: Boating lake in the town centre
Pykara Lake and Falls: Pine forests and a boating lake west of town

Day 5Depart from Ooty

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

One big park or activity day followed by an easier morning
Family or connecting rooms requested and confirmed in your quote
Park and attraction tickets booked ahead where they sell out
Child seats requested for transfers
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Coonoor: Stay in Coonoor and visit Ooty as a day trip if you prefer quiet evenings.
Ooty: Book the toy train well ahead and ride uphill from Mettupalayam in the morning for the best views.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Coonoor, Ooty
Ideal for: Kids' holidays, Family holidays, Hill-station holidays
Best time: October to May; October to June
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-FX88QH

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Coonoor: October to May. Ooty: October to June.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Coonoor (Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 70 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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