Top Things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
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Top 10 Cultural Tours in Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu
Popularly referred to as Ooty, this gem among southern hill resorts is covered in eucalyptus and pine trees and coffee and tea plantations. On a clear day, it's possible to see as far as the Mysore plateau from Dodabetta Peak, the district's most prominent viewpoint. The Stone House, a landmark 1822 bungalow, and St. Stephen's Church are remnants of the area's first British settlement. Also noteworthy: formal botanical gardens, a children's mini-garden and a contemporary art collection.
Restaurants in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
1. AsianTravels Ooty
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4.8 based on 18 reviews
Botanical Garden is the most famous tourist destination in Ooty. In 1847, Marquis of Tweedale laid the foundation of this garden, which is spread at an area of 22 hectares. This garden is located at a height of 2400 metres above the sea level and has a collection of rare coloured lilies, flowering trees and shrubs. There are many rare species of trees, one of which is 20 million year old fossil tree.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, DVD (available to purchase)
2. Karnataka Tour Package
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds. Nearby, the Hindu Omkareshwara Temple dates back to the 19th century. Farther north are the domed Raja’s Tomb, a burial place of Kodava kings, and cascading Abbi Falls. Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. Surrounded by trees, central Ooty Lake is a huge artificial expanse of water with pleasure boats. On the slopes of nearby Elk Hill, the Rose Garden is home to over 2,000 varieties of roses. The Government Botanical Garden, created in the 19th century, features ferns, orchids and a prehistoric, fossilized tree.
Inclusions: 04 Nights Accommodation in Deluxe Hotels with Breakfast & Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All transfer & sightseeing by Air Condition Vehicle, All Applicable Taxes, Meeting & assistance as per itinerary, Fuel surcharge, Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: Any train fare & air fare, Guide fees, Monument fees, Personal expenses like laundry & tips
Reviewed By emmawhite23
We booked a 9 day golden triangle tour with Royal Rajasthan Travels in Sep. Communication was excellent during planning, booking a bespoke tour for our specific date and location requests. They wrote a seamless itinerary including all hotels, guides at each location, private driver and car for the duration plus connecting train tickets. We went for the 4* accommodation option: the hotels were a mix of modern and traditional luxury hotels, all faultless and in great locations. Our driver Sanjay was the star of the trip and a credit to the company. He knitted the trip together perfectly, always at the right location at the right time, with cold bottled water and an infectious smile. The car was comfortable and we felt safe at all times – he was clearly experienced on the crazy Indian roads! Although not a professional guide he offered local and cultural knowledge along the journey and on occasions took us to local sights not on the schedule. Nothing was too much trouble for the company and they were very flexible when we wanted to change one of the planned days and add in an evening trip. The guides at each city varied in quality, but overall they were very good. A couple felt a bit rushed but conversely others went above and beyond. The Royal Rajasthan rep in Agra also excellently managed a crisis when our planned overnight train was cancelled, rebooking us on a different train and Sanjay getting us there in record time, meaning we didn’t have a delay at all in the end! Overall it was a fantastic trip: a perfect blend of stress-free luxury and culture. Excellent value for money (much more so than self booking) and we would highly recommend booking a similar tour with Royal Rajasthan Travels.
3. Ooty & Kumarakom Tour
Lovingly called the 'Queen of the Hill Stations', Ooty has been blessed by abundant lush surroundings and stunning vistas. It is officially known as Udhagamandalam and has an absolutely relaxed feel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop, Entrance fees of the monuments., English speaking local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Any kind of food or beverage or any other services mentioned above.
Reviewed By Mustafir
Kumar is very good person . And speak English very well and very honest and professional. We use him all the time.
4. Cochin to Bangalore Backwater, Tea Estate, Temple & Palaces
On this Incredible Cochin to Bangalore Backwater, Tea Estate, Temple & Palaces Tour you will visit Cochin famous for its cobblestoned lanes, Dutch, Portuguese & Jewish heritage. Alleppey, a Venetian-esque town built onto canals and streams known as the Keralan backwaters. Thekkady noted for its diverse wildlife, scenic beauty & natural spices. Munnar a hill station in the Western Ghats mountain range & former resort for the British Raj elite. Madurai one of the largest ancient temple complexes and shrines that truly showcase its spiritual wealth and past glory. Coimbatore & Ooty the hill resort on the famous Nilgiri Mountain. And Mysore & Bangalore the former princely state rich in Imperial heritage.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monument entrance fees & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Bottled drinking water in car , Government taxes.
Exclusions: Any air fare, Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Camera charges at monuments., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By DrSrinivas V
place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude
5. Sandalwood, Backwater & Spice Route (15 Days)
This our personal favorite itinerary has the ability to touch your soul and melt your heart. Curated to take you on a journey that arouses all your five sense. It will begin in I-tech city Bangaluru followed by Mysore where you will be fascinated by the grandeur of its palaces, buildings and statues. We make a halt at one of the most scenic Nagarhole national park and Sultans Battery coffee estate. We will spend the time at the magnificent tea estates of Ooty and Munnar. Enjoy mesmerizing houseboat cruise on backwaters, before being lazy at the hippy loved beach at Marari.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport., 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., 3 Time safari in Nagarhole National Park (2 morning & 1 afternoon), English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Government taxes.
Exclusions: Any air fare, Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By DrSrinivas V
place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude
6. Heritage & Cultral Walking Tour Ooty (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Experience authentic Ooty on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Ooty beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Ooty has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast
7. Ancient Caves, Architecture, Hill & Backwater (17 Days)
The tour will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry. Fly to Aurangabad and explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. Fly to Hyderabad and visit Golconda Fort that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. Fly to Vidyanagar and begin the driving tour till Cochin exploring the the architecture wonder of Hampi, Halebedu, Belur, Shravanabelagola & Mysore, the hills of Ooty & Munnar, the spice plantation of Thekkady and the the backwater of Alleppey.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 16 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Bottled drinking water in car , English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Private chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion , Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Boat safari on Pariyar River in Thekkady., Government taxes.
Exclusions: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Vidyanagar/ Hampi flight fare approx INR 15500 per person., Camera charges at monuments , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By DrSrinivas V
place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude
8. Ooty Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)
Ooty is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy South Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.
Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city., Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
9. Temple, Backwater & Palaces of South India (15 Days)
This our personal favourite itinerary has the ability to touch your soul and melt your heart. Explore the magnificent temple & see the largest & oldest active temples of Hindus in Thanjore, Trichy & Madurai of which some are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Walk in Colonial town of Chennai, Pondicherry, and Fort Kochi. Explore the picturesque Periyar National Park & learn about spice plantation. Cruise in enchanting backwater at Alleppey. Ride on the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway and visit fort & palaces of Mysore and Bangaloe.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport., 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Boat Safari in Periyar National Park, Joy ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway , English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Government taxes.
Exclusions: Any air fare, Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By DrSrinivas V
place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude
10. Muesum & Garden Tour of Ooty (4 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Experience Ooty's adopted serenity perfectly with marvellous architecture and has a lot of monuments and museums that help us know the city better. We have picked up all the spilled museum across the city together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Museum Tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, development and current culture & lifestyle. Highlights: 1. Explore Ooty beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the different gardens and museums from your guide. 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Ooty has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city., Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle
