Where Time Slows Down
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Ooty & Coonoor – Nilgiris Slow Retreat
- Ooty & Coonoor
- 6D/5N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations Covered: Ooty • Coonoor
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Scenic • Nature • Slow Retreat
Starting Price: ₹26,999 per person*
₹26,999/Person
*Prices vary based on season, toy train availability & hotel category
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
This is not a sightseeing race. It is a retreat.
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
(Per person, twin sharing | Excluding travel to Coimbatore)
Standard Package
Comfortable • Calm • Great Value-
Well-rated 3 ★ hotels in Ooty & Coonoor
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Comfortable rooms with essential amenities
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Daily breakfast & dinner
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Private AC vehicle for all sightseeing & transfers
Deluxe Package
Better Rooms • Better Views • Better Rhythm-
Premium 4 ★ hotels with upgraded interiors
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Superior rooms with garden or valley views
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One special slow-evening experience (heritage café / scenic dinner)
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Priority locations with quieter surroundings
Premium Package
Indulgent • Scenic • Deeply Restful-
Handpicked 5 ★ tea estate / heritage resorts
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Spacious balcony rooms overlooking valleys or plantations
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Serene, low-noise locations away from town crowds
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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
- Included & Excluded
- Accommodation with meals as per plan
- Private AC vehicle & experienced driver
- All sightseeing listed
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24×7 travel assistance
- Air / train tickets
- Toy train tickets (subject to availability)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Day 1
Theme: Gentle landing in the hills
- Afternoon: 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.
📝 Arrival day stays light — no rushing after hill drive.
Ooty
- Day 2
Theme: Big Nilgiri views
- Morning: 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
📝 Altitude, silence, and space define this day.
Ooty
- Day 3
Theme: The Nilgiri postcard day
- Morning: 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
📝 Toy train + overnight shift gives this day a premium feel.
Coonoor
- Day 4
Theme: Calm exploration
- Morning: Visit Sim’s Park
- Afternoon: Stop at Ketti Valley View Point. Leisure café time & market stroll
📝 Mid-trip breathing space — the heart of the retreat.
Coonoor
- Day 5
Theme: Tea, mist & drama
- Visit Lamb’s Rock. Continue to Dolphin’s Nose
- Views of Catherine Falls & surrounding cliffs
- Explore tea plantations. Visit a tea factory (processing & tasting)
📝 This day delivers the true Nilgiris identity.
Coonoor
- Day 6
- 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
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities (Economy / Premium Economy / Business Class options)
- Road travel from Chennai or other Indian Cities
Travel planning support on request.
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)
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
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com