5 days in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Elk Hill Murugan Temple and Holy Trinity Church. Escape the urban bustle at Pykara Lake and Pykara Water Falls. Go for a jaunt from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Bandipur to see Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve about 1h 35 min away. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Government Botanical Garden, identify plant and animal life at Sanctuary Avalanche, stop by Moddy's Chocolates, and explore the activities along Avalanche Lake.

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Chennai to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Chennai in September, with highs in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) at 31°C and lows at 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.