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b) Nilgiri Mountain Railway |
This railway starting at Mettupalayam Station, at the foot of the Nigiri Hills, takes its course through rugged and densely wooded forest. A marvel of engineering skill in the construction of the railway line that runs on a single track metre gauge. The entire journey to Ooty (Udagamanglam) is punctuated by long and eerie tunnels piercing through the mountains, numerous bridges over deep ravines and gushing mountain streams, perilous gorges, precariously over hanging boulders and precipitous cliffs. Built around 1899 and chugging for more than a century the Nilgiri mountain train journey is a non –chalant experience. This journey will take around 4 hour 30 minutes to reach Ooty station
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Day 01
Morning:-Arrival in Chennai and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon:- visit Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral, Parthasarathy Temple, Museum, St. Thomas Mount, Fort St. George and St. Mary’s Church.
Evening:- transfer to railway station for train to Mettupalayam.
Overnight in air-conditioned sleeper carriage |
Day 02
Morning:- Arrival in Mettupalayam . Connect Nilgiri Toy Train to Ooty.
Mid. Morning:- Arrival in Ooty. This beautiful scenic mountain resort is at an altitude of 2240 mts. Spread out amongst rolling bills and valley.
Late Afternoon:- visit “Doddabetta Peak”, the highest point of the Nilgiri Hills at 2623 mts, with scintillating views. |
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Day 03
Visit “Wenlock Doms”, Hindustan Photo Films, Botanical Garden, rose Garden, Mysore Palace, Ooty Lake. Optional rowing in the lake.
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Day 04
Drive to Coonoor. Situated at an altitude of 1712 mts, the hill resort is the home to various tea estates. Visit Sinn’s Park established in 1874, Lamb’s Rock, Dolhin;s Nose, Lady Canning’s seat.
Day 05
Coonoor at leisure.
Day 06
Drive to “Coimbatore” , the Manchester of the East with its various textile mills and the “ Detroit of the South” for its various motor pump manufacturing units and engineering goods.
Afternoon:- visit “Peru Temple” on Noyyal river, Maruthamalal Temple.
Day 07
Transfer to Coimbatore airport for onward flight to Chennai / Delhi or Mumbai.
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