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Nilgiris Road Trip with Ooty

Rs.4950/-

The Nilgiris Road Trip - Offbeat Ooty

A road trip that takes you to gorgeous Nilgiris Biosphere which is filled with splendid tea estates, pristine lakes, majestic mountains, dense sholas, and deep valleys.

Group Size - 12 to 16

Trip starts at 8pm from first pickup point Retteri, Vehicle Location can be tracked via Gmaps will be shared in whatsapp group.

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Overview

Do you wanna explore the quaint little villages in the Nilgiris mountain range? How about unwinding at majestic lakes like Emerald & Avalanche? A drive through absolutely amazing views of majestic mountains that are older than the Himalayas? Take Bollywood style selfies amidst beautiful Tea estates? Get thrilled by Shola forests so dense that feels like even flies can't pass through? Get chilled and have garam chai in the mountains? Or just put your feet in a river stream & feel how beautiful life can get while traveling! A little bit of wildlife maybe? Nilgiris offers everything above and a lot of peace of mind. Let's know a bit more about this pretty hill station: Nilgiris, translated as "Blue mountains" is a fairyland in the tri-junction of 3 southern Indian states - Karnataka, Tamilnadu, and Kerala. There are cloud kissing mountains, dense forests, rushing streams, undulating planes, breathtaking views of sudden drops, deep valleys, charming meadows. The Nilgiris biosphere is unique for its altitude as well as a unique ecosystem. It boasts of the most popular tourist destination in the South of India called Ooty as its capital. The best thing about Nilgiris is its cold climate throughout the year. Ooty attracts lots of tourists in summertime. But not many of them spill into the offbeat side of Nilgiris. This road trip is exactly about that offbeat, unseen, untouched side of Nilgiris. We will stay at a village homestay in the heart of Nilgiris. We will drive deeper into the villages, tea estates, and mountains. We will experience nature in its purest form. At a distance of roughly 570 Km, The Nilgiris (offbeat Ooty) makes a great weekend getaway from Chennai.

Highlights of the Nilgris Trip:

  • Road Trip to offbeat Ooty
  • Most beautiful Emerald & Avalanche Lakes
  • Forest village walk
  • Ketty Valley view point
  • Ooty Chocolate/Tea Factory visit
  • Magnificent Pykara Lake visit
  • Drive through Bandipur Reserve Forest
  • Comfortable Guesthouse with cozy beds
  • Good local food

 

Itinerary

Day 0
Schedule

  • Starting from Chennai
  • Overnight journey
  • Via NH544

Day 1
Schedule

  • Reaching Nilgiris guesthouse early morning.
  • Freshup before 9
  • We will visit " Eco rock" at first admiring the beauty of the blue hills and the sunrise and then
  • Pakkasuran Hill(BSNL Tower)
  • Dolphin nose.
  • Lamps rock
  • Sims park (lunch)
  • Army lake.
  • Ketti view. & Return to cottage
  • Night dinner with campfire

Day 2
Schedule

  • Pykara lake and falls
  • Shooting point
  • Pine forest
  • Botanical garden
  • Tea factory museum
  • Doddabetta via kotagiri
  • Bon voyage

Return to Chennai with sweet memories

Day 3

Reaching Chennai @ 8 am

 

Basic Details

About Trip

  • This trip involves basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay without any luxury, whatsoever.
  • This is a group trip with shared model. It may not suit everyone - especially for those expecting privacy and comfort. It best suits for people who wish to socialize.
  • Please do not book this trip if you are not okay with above points.


Travel

  • Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus (with push back seats).
  • Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back Seater (Not sleeper or semis-sleeper).
  • We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially last row of the vehicle).


Food:

  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner included. The rest of the meals are self-sponsored.
  • Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of Nilgiris with Ooty Roadtrip below for complete list of things included in your trip cost.


Pickup points - Bus Stop

  • Retteri
  • Vadapalani
  • Koyambedu
  • Guindy Kathipara
  • Meenampakkam Port


What's next after booking your trip:

    Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared through a Whatsapp group on the trip day.
  • Live location of the vehicle will be sent in group once it starts at first point.
  • Please save Travel Together Whatsapp number +91-9003037773 to receive above updates.


Seasonal variations:

    Feb to May (summer): Pleasant climate during days, clear skies, cold nights. Time to escape the heat of Chennai and hit the mountains. Exquisite sunrise and sunsets.
  • June to Sep (South West Monsoons): Thick clouds, weather is unpredictable with intermittent rains, so we need to carry raincoats. The mountains really come alive during the monsoons like all hill stations.
  • Oct, Nov (North-East Monsoons): The returning North East monsoons bring plenty of showers in these two months. These are the main source of water for Nilgiris. Traveling would be a little difficult this time of the year because of persistent rains.
  • Oct to Jan (winter): Dry and cold climate throughout the day. Very cold at night. Plenty of water in streams and waterfalls. Need to carry thick sweaters.

Nilgris Package Inclusions

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Travel by pushback Tempo/Minibus (Non-AC)

Stay (rooms on sharing basis)

Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (All veg)

Experience all places in the "Highlights" section

All entry tickets

Trip Leader


Nilgris Package Exclusions

Items that are excluded in the cost of tour price.

2 Lunches

Any misc expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above


Things to carry:

  • Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste,
  • A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (avoid suitcase/trolley)
  • Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
  • Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to Nov)
  • Cap/Hat (good to have)
  • Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
  • Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to)
  • Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our homestay
  • Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
  • Your personal medications, if any
  • Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
  • Carry your jerkin/sweater - it can get very cold at night.
  • Carry a bit of cash for the meals which are not included and misc expenses.
  • Don't carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.


Best time for Nilgiris:

  • Nilgiris is a place for all seasons. Every season offers something special. In monsoons, one can witness streams and waterfalls in full flow. Winters are very cold and misty. Summers are very pleasant and offer clear views. Common throughout the year is its cold climate.

 


Terms & Refund

  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
  • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won't miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don't indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
  • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
  • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
  • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
  • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
  • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Travel Together of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.


Dates

June 11, 2022 - June 12, 2022

Available (Start Friday night 9PM - Return Sunday night 10PM)