Ooty and Kodaikanal are often compared and rarely visited together, which is a pity, because they are quite different places. Ooty is busier, greener and more cultivated. Kodaikanal — the gift of the forest — is quieter, wilder, and built around a star-shaped lake in the Palani hills.
All South India departures run in an air-conditioned private vehicle sized to your group, across four accommodation categories. Arrival is at Bangalore airport, with departure from either Madurai or Coimbatore.
Route: Bangalore (1N) → Mysore (1N) → Ooty (2N) → Kodaikanal (2N)
Pick-up: Bangalore Airport · Drop: Madurai or Coimbatore Airport
Day by day, here is exactly how Hills Of South unfolds — where you travel, what you see and where you spend each night. 6 nights, 7 days, Bangalore (1N) → Mysore (1N) → Ooty (2N) → Kodaikanal (2N).
The Garden City of India and the capital of Karnataka is one of the prettiest and cleanest cities in the country, well known for its rapidly growing software industry. Visit Cubbon Park and the Government Museum, Tipu Sultan's Palace, the Fort, the Bull Temple and the Venkatappa Art Gallery as time permits. Overnight at the hotel. Please note that the distances mentioned are measured from the city centre.
Mysore, the royal city of Karnataka, has a great number of royal buildings, gardens, temples, museums and modern amusement parks. Visit the Chamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore Zoo, the Maharaja's Palace and Brindavan Gardens. Overnight at the hotel. Please note that Mysore Zoo remains closed on Tuesdays.
Ooty is a picturesque landscape of deep forest, green meadows, vast tea gardens and tall eucalyptus trees. Visit the Botanical Garden, the tea estates and factories, and enjoy boating on Ooty Lake. Hiking and horse riding are also available here. Overnight at the hotel.
A further day among the tea estates and viewpoints of the Nilgiris. Overnight at the hotel.
The name Kodaikanal means the gift of the forest. It is one of the most beautiful and least explored destinations in southern India, with intoxicating air, breathtaking scenery and a serenity that is hard to find in any other hill station. Visit Coaker's Walk, Green Valley View and the star-shaped lake. Overnight at the hotel.
A second day in the Palani hills, covering the remaining viewpoints, the lake and the surrounding forest. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Madurai or Coimbatore airport for your onward journey.
*From ₹ 17,000 per person on Standard category with 10 pax travelling together. 2 pax ₹ 26,400 · 4 pax ₹ 20,800 · 6 pax ₹ 17,900 · 8 pax ₹ 18,200. Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Premium categories available.







