Ooty & Kodaikanal Hill Retreat with Madurai Temple - 5 Nights / 6 Days

After breakfast, explore Ooty’s elevated viewpoints and natural landmarks. Begin with Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, offering sweeping views of misty valleys and forested slopes. Continue your excursion towards Mudumalai and Pykara region to experience untouched landscapes, forest stretches and calm lakesides. Return to Ooty by evening and enjoy leisure time exploring local markets, famous for homemade chocolates, eucalyptus oils and tea products. The cool climate and relaxed pace make this day ideal for soaking in Ooty’s charm. Overnight stay in Ooty.

Today is dedicated to the charming hill town of Coonoor, known for its quieter atmosphere and dramatic viewpoints. Drive through scenic tea plantations to reach Sims Park, a beautifully maintained botanical garden with rare plant species and seasonal blooms. Continue to Lamb’s Rock, offering breathtaking views of Coimbatore plains and deep forest valleys. Visit Dolphin’s Nose, a spectacular viewpoint perched over steep cliffs, providing panoramic views of the Nilgiri hills. Return to Ooty by evening, enjoying the peaceful mountain air and cool temperatures. Overnight stay in Ooty.

After breakfast, depart Ooty and drive towards Kodaikanal, passing through changing landscapes of forests, valleys and mountain roads. En route, visit Silver Cascade Waterfall, a refreshing natural attraction cascading down rocky slopes. Continue to Shenbaganur Museum, which offers insight into the cultural heritage, flora and fauna of the Hills. Upon arrival in Kodaikanal, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, enjoy a peaceful walk around Kodai Lake, a star-shaped man-made lake this calm atmosphere provides the perfect transition from Ooty’s colonial charm. Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Begin your day exploring Kodaikanal’s spiritual and scenic attractions. Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Continue to Bryant Park, a well-maintained botanical garden known for colourful flower beds. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Coaker’s Walk, a narrow pathway offering stunning valley views and occasional cloud formations. Visit the dramatic Pillar Rocks, massive rock formations rising vertically from the valley floor, followed by Guna Caves, known for their mysterious ambience. End the day at Green Valley View Point, overlooking deep valleys and plains far below. Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

After breakfast, drive from the cool hills of Kodaikanal to the vibrant city of Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited city, Upon arrival, visit the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture famed for its towering gopurams, intricate sculptures and spiritual significance. Experience the temple’s lively corridors and sacred atmosphere before concluding your sightseeing. Depending on your flight schedule, proceed to Madurai Airport for departure. The journey ends with lasting memories of misty hills, scenic drives and South India’s rich cultural heritage.