7 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.

Take a break from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) with a short trip to Attappadi Hills in Mannarkkad, about 3h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden, take in the awesome beauty at Doddabetta Peak, contemplate the waterfront views at Ooty Lake, and admire the sheer force of Pykara Falls.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ooty (Udhagamandalam) attractions planning website.

Madurai to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of flight and taxi. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Madurai in July: high temperatures in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) hover around 30°C and lows are around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can take a bus to Coimbatore.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): examine the collection at Gedee Car Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, and finally browse the different shops at Brookefields Mall. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve and then take in nature's colorful creations at Malampuzha Garden and Dam.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Coimbatore sightseeing planner.

Getting from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Coimbatore by bus takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in July, expect nights in Coimbatore to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 37°C. You'll set off for home on the 19th (Thu).