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Tea & Tuskers in the Nilgiris
Short Breaks | 5 nights | Ideal for couples and families | Sept to Jun | Fly to Coimbatore or train to Coonoor
Places: Kurumbadi, Coonoor, Ootacamund, Masinagudi | Activities: Tea tasting, plantation visits, mountain railway, colonial history, wilderness walks, organic cheese making, wildlife safaris
Beat the heat of summer and head for the hills! First travel to the sleepy mountain town of Coonoor in Western Tamilnadu – visit the tea estates and sip a cuppa, go on nature walks, or just curl up by the fire! From here descend to the mighty tropical forests of Masinagudi teeming with elephant, bison and the elusive tiger. Stay at a private jungle retreat and go on open-top jeep safaris at sunset. The best time to visit this region is from April to June. Here is a sample itinerary that will help you plan your holiday.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai - Coonoor / Nilgiris
Fly Chennai direct to Coimbatore transfer to Coonoor to stay at a quaint colonial heritage hotel or a stunning mountainside resort. In the afternoon, visit a tea estate and its factory followed by a trip to a tea boutique to do some tea-tasting.
Day 2: In Coonoor/Nilgiris Mountains
Take the historic Blue Mountain Express on a stunning railway journey from Coonoor to Ootacamund, the largest town of the Nilgiris. At Ootacamund, set-off on a full-day of adventure - walking and driving in some of the remote wilderness areas of the Nilgiris accompanied by a local host and guide.
Day 3: In Coonoor/Nilgiris Mountains
Spend the morning at an organic cheese-making farm. Relax at your hotel in the afternoon.
Day 4 & 5: Coonoor/Nilgiris - Masinagudi, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Drive down to Masinagudi in the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and stay at a 300-acre private jungle retreat for 2-nights. Go on sunset and sunrise jeep safaris to spot some of the big game. Relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of your retreat and the lush green surroundings. Read a book, watch a movie, play a game, or just count the stars at night!
Day 6: Mysore - Chennai
Drive to Mysore and board the afternoon train to Chennai.
There are a number of other places you can add to your program: Mysore – famous for its palace, forts, and colourful markets; Bangalore – stopping over for some fine food, drink and shopping; or if you crave the city buzz (and hordes of tourists), then switch quiet Coonoor for the more popular Ootacamund.
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