Ooty

Ooty is called the “Queen of the Nilgiris” and makes for an excellent getaway destination where you can explore its serene lakes like the Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake surrounded by green hills and Avalanche Lake, known for the bright flowers all around. The Ooty Botanical Gardens is home to stunning flowers and orchids and also hosts a Flower Show where rare and exotic flower and plant species are showcased.

The Ooty Rose Garden is situated in the heart of the town and attracts large crowds to its hundreds of fragrant roses while the massive Wenlock Downs is an ideal destination for picnics. Your trip to Ooty must comprise treks to the Doddabetta Peak, Kotagiri-Elk Falls and Parsons Dam and also a visit to its gushing waterfalls like the Kalhatti Falls and Catherine Falls. 

Don’t miss out on attractions like the Government Museum, Wax Museum, Tea Factory and Honey & Bee Museum, 19th century Stone House, Kandal Cross Shrine, Elk Murugan Temple and Annamalai Temple etc. While the weather in Ooty remains pleasant throughout the year, the months from October to June are the best for outdoor excursions. 

For an unforgettable trip, Ooty tour packages include other destinations like Mysore, Kodaikanal and Bangalore. Kodaikanal offers you the chance to immerse yourself in its natural bounty with its waterfalls like the Thalaiyar Falls and Bear Shola Falls and impressive rock formations like the Pillar Rocks and Dolphin’s Nose. Take a stroll on Coakers Walk while admiring the view or embark on the thrilling Kodai-Palani Trek. 

Home to the royals, Mysore is synonymous with majestic palaces like the Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Palace and gorgeous temples like the Somnathpur Temple and Srikanteshwara Temple. Make sure to visit Edmuri Falls and Karanji Lake, along with the popular Rail Museum, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Freedom Fighter’s Park. 

Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and is called the “Garden City of India” owing to its lush green parks and gardens like Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. Moreover, Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace are a testament to its tryst with royalty. Bull Temple, Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple and St. Mary’s Basilica, HAL Aerospace Museum, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and Venkatappa Art Gallery are some other tourist sites to visit. 

Holidify offers a plethora of Ooty tour packages that are fully customisable and affordable, and ensure that you have an incredible trip