21 days in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) & Coimbatore Itinerary

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ooty (Udhagamandalam): Kodanadu View Point (in Kodanad), Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar (in Kotagiri) and Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve (in Bandipur). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Doddabetta Peak, take in nature's colorful creations at Government Rose Garden, don't miss a visit to Wenlock Downs 9th Mile Shooting Point, and explore the activities along Ooty Lake.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Ooty (Udhagamandalam) day trip planning website.

Chennai to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or drive. When traveling from Chennai in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Ooty (Udhagamandalam): temperatures range from 37°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to take a bus to Coimbatore.

Known throughout the country as a major industrial city, Coimbatore possesses a welcoming atmosphere and a growing cosmopolitanism.

Venture out of the city with trips to Virgin Valley Pathrakadvu (in Mannarkkad), Palakkad (Varikkasseri Mana, Sree Viswanatha Swamy Temple, &more) and Nellikulangara Bhagavathi Temple (in Nenmara). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Dhyanalinga, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Infant Jesus Church, appreciate the history behind Narayana Kavi Memorial, and browse the different shops at Brookefields Mall.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Coimbatore visit planner.

Traveling by bus from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Coimbatore takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Coimbatore can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.