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This Diwali, Explore Ooty & Coorg with the Best Tours and Packages

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Diwali lights across Ooty tea hills and Coorg coffee estates
Festive lights, cool mist, and aromatic estates—Diwali escapes in the Nilgiris & Kodagu.

Why Ooty & Coorg are Perfect for a Diwali Getaway

Looking for a festive escape with cool weather, mountain views, and fragrant estates? Our Ooty tour packages and Coorg packages bring you the best of the Nilgiris and Kodagu. Expect clear skies, special festive dinners, and curated local experiences like tea tastings and coffee estate walks.

Mist rolling over Ooty tea gardens at sunrise
Start your mornings with views over emerald tea gardens in Ooty.

Top Experiences for Your Ooty–Coorg Diwali Holiday

Ooty Highlights

  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (UNESCO Toy Train) – reserve festive season seats early.
  • Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake pedal boats, Botanical Garden light displays.
  • Tea museum tour with tastings of seasonal blends.

Coorg Highlights

  • Abbey Falls & Raja’s Seat sunset lookout.
  • Bylakuppe Tibetan Monastery & local Coorgi cuisine experiences.
  • Coffee estate trail with roasting & cupping session.
Lush Abbey Falls in Coorg after the monsoon
Coorg is at its lush best around Diwali—perfect for waterfall chasing.

Sample 5-Day Itinerary: Ooty & Coorg Diwali Special

  1. Day 1: Coimbatore/Bengaluru arrival → Drive to Ooty; evening garden walk & Diwali dinner.
  2. Day 2: Toy train experience, Doddabetta Peak, tea museum, local shopping.
  3. Day 3: Scenic drive to Coorg via Bandipur–Nagarhole corridor; check-in & bonfire.
  4. Day 4: Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat, monastery visit; optional coffee estate masterclass.
  5. Day 5: Leisure morning; depart to Mysuru/Bengaluru or Coimbatore as per flights.

Tip: Add a wildlife safari in Bandipur/Nagarhole on travel days (subject to availability).

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How to Reach Ooty & Coorg

Nearest Gateways

  • Ooty: Coimbatore (CJB) airport & rail; scenic drive via Mettupalayam–Coonoor.
  • Coorg: Mangaluru (IXE) or Bengaluru (BLR) airports; rail via Mysuru.

For official travel advisories and heritage information, see Tamil Nadu Tourism, Karnataka Tourism and Incredible India.

FAQs

What is the weather like during Diwali?

Cool days (~15–22°C in Ooty, ~18–26°C in Coorg) and crisp evenings. Light woollens recommended.

Can I customize hotels and meals?

Yes, choose from standard, deluxe, and premium categories with breakfast or half-board meal plans.

Do you provide toy train tickets?

We assist with reservations for the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (subject to availability and IRCTC rules).

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