Nilgiri Hills - 5 days

The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains, often called The Queen of Hills, are a range of mountains and a district in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. See the famous hill station of Ooty, reached by the Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway.

Chennai - Coimbatore. Overnight train from Chennai to Coimbatore, 1st Class Air Conditioned sleeper. Overnight - Sleeper train

Day 2: Mettupalayam

Coimbatore - Mettupalayam. Arrive Coimbatore, drive to Mettupalayam and check into your hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight - Mettupalayam (B)

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Day 3: Ooty

Mettupalayam - Ooty. Early morning transfer to Mettupalayam railway station for the Nilgiri Blue Mountains railway toy train to Ooty. At a maximum speed of 33km/hour, this ‘toy train’ treks across plains, plantation and forest clad hills. The 16 tunnels and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty, something not to be missed! Beginning at Mettupalayam, you cover 46kms in 4 hours, enjoying the view along the way. The train is unusual in the fact that the engine pushes its carriages rather than pulls them along. Overnight - Ooty (B)

Day 4: Free day

There is no sightseeing included at Ooty but the vehicle will remain at your disposal for sightseeing the nearby places. Overnight - Ooty (B)

Day 5: Ooty - Chennai

Ooty - Coimbatore - Chennai. Drive to Coimbatore for your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight. (B)

FROM USD $1,099

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel i.e. during India’s peak travel season of 21 Dec - 10 Jan, additional supplements will apply. Equally, if you with to travel to India during the summer, rates will be cheaper than those quoted.. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.

Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Nilgiri Hills - 5 days	USD $1,099	USD $329

Nilgiri Hills - 5 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!

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Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Mettupalayam - Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway toy train

Ooty

What's Included

One way overnight train - Chennai - Coimbatore, 1st class air-conditioned sleeper
Transfers - Ooty - Coimbatore
3 nights 3 star accommodation including 4 breakfasts
Entrance fees applicable to excursions

One way toy train journey - Mettupalayam - Ooty
One way economy class flight - Comibatore - Chennai
Chauffeur-driven air conditioned car
Services of an English speaking local guide during scheduled sightseeing

What's Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature