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NILGIRIS SLOW RETREAT

Slow Travel • Tea Country • Misty Hills

6 Days / 5 Nights

26,999

/ Person

Quick Overview (Above the Fold)

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • A true slow-travel experience in the Nilgiris
  • Lakes, gardens, pine forests & open grasslands
  • Toy Train journey through misty mountain curves
  • Overnight stay in both Ooty and Coonoor
  • Tea estates, valley viewpoints & cliffside vistas
  • Minimal driving, maximum calm
  • Designed to feel restorative, not busy

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

Where Time Slows Down is crafted for travellers who want the hills to do what they’re meant to do — slow life down. Instead of hopping between crowded viewpoints, this journey lingers in open landscapes, quiet valleys, tea estates, and heritage gardens.

With fewer hotel changes, relaxed mornings, and unhurried afternoons, the Nilgiris reveal themselves gently. This is the kind of trip where conversations stretch longer, tea tastes better, and evenings don’t feel rushed. If you’re tired of fast itineraries and constant movement, this retreat is your reset.

PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS

₹26,999

Standard Package

  • Well-rated 3 ★ hotels in Ooty & Coonoor
  • Comfortable rooms with essential amenities
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Private AC vehicle for all sightseeing & transfers

₹31,999

Deluxe Package

  • Premium 4 ★ hotels with upgraded interiors
  • Superior rooms with garden or valley views
  • One special slow-evening experience
  • Priority locations with quieter surroundings

₹36,999

Premium Package

  • Handpicked 5 ★ tea estate / heritage resorts
  • Spacious balcony rooms overlooking valleys
  • Serene, low-noise locations away from crowds
  • Extra-comfort private transfers

HOTEL OPTIONS

  • Standard (3 ★): Comfortable hotels with easy access & calm surroundings
  • Deluxe (4 ★): Scenic hotels with upgraded rooms & quieter locations
  • Premium (5 ★): Tea estate or heritage resorts offering privacy, views & refined service

Exact hotel names will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.

DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Ooty | Lakes & Gardens
  • Arrival in Ooty via Coimbatore
  • Hotel check-in & rest

Evening:

  • Visit Ooty Lake (walk / boating optional)
  • Explore Government Botanical Gardens
  • Stroll through Government Rose Garden

🏨 Overnight: Ooty

  • Visit Doddabetta Peak — highest point in the Nilgiris

Afternoon:

  • Explore Pine Forest (Seventh Mile)
  • Visit Kamraj Sagar Dam (Sandynallah Reservoir)

Evening:

  • Free time for cafés, reading, or rest

🏨 Overnight: Ooty

  • Visit Wenlock Downs (open grasslands)
  • Stop at Elk Hill View Point

Afternoon:

  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) ride
  • Ooty → Coonoor (subject to availability)

Evening:

  • Arrival & hotel check-in
  • Leisure evening

🏨 Overnight: Coonoor

  • Visit Sim’s Park

Afternoon:

  • Stop at Ketti Valley View Point
  • Leisure café time & market stroll

🏨 Overnight: Coonoor

  • Visit Lamb’s Rock
  • Continue to Dolphin’s Nose
  • Views of Catherine Falls & surrounding cliffs
  • Explore tea plantations
  • Visit a tea factory (processing & tasting)

🏨 Overnight: Coonoor

  • Leisure breakfast
  • Hotel checkout
  • Departure to Coimbatore / onward destination

TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS

Private AC vehicle provided for:

  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Ooty–Coonoor travel
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary

TRAVEL TO OOTY (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

  • Fly to Coimbatore + road transfer (~3–4 hrs)
  • Train to Coimbatore / Mettupalayam
  • Cab assistance available

Travel planning support on request.

✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation with meals as per plan
  • Private AC vehicle & experienced driver
  • All sightseeing listed
  • Driver allowance, tolls & parking
  • 24×7 travel assistance

❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • Air / train tickets
  • Toy train tickets (subject to availability)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Ideal For

Slow travellers & nature lovers
Couples & anniversary trips
Families with elders
South India hill station first-timers

Best Time To Visit

March–June: Cool climate & greenery
September–November: Misty views & fewer crowds

Important Notes

  • Toy train tickets depend on availability
  • Weather may affect visibility at viewpoints
  • Itinerary order may adjust for local conditions

❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Standard Cancellation Slabs:

  • 30+ days before travel: No charges
  • 15–29 days before travel: 25%
  • 7–14 days before travel: 50%
  • Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Is this suitable for senior citizens?

Yes, minimal walking and relaxed pacing.

Subject to ticket availability; alternatives provided if unavailable.

Yes, this package is highly customizable.

Hotels offer multi-cuisine options.

Contact & Bookings

Hiddensee Tours and Travels (OPC) Private Limited Gurgaon, Haryana - India