Trip to Mudumalai from Coimbatore via Coonoor
Tourism in South India is known for catering beach and backwater tours, wildlife and adventure tours, honeymoon and Ayurveda tours, and pilgrimage tours. The popular destinations of south India in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry have quite a lot to offer to tourists from all over the country and beyond.
The state of Tamil Nadu is treasured by heritage and rich culture. Popularly known for its plethora of magnificent temples, Tamil Nadu is also adorned with the aura of wildlife and nature’s bounty, and not to miss the delectable cuisines.
To imbibe the essence of the colourful palette of Tamil Nadu, plan a trip to Mudumalai, en routing Coimbatore, Coonoor and Ooty.
Coimbatore
Coimbatore was formerly popular for textiles and education. Tourism has flourished over the years and receives heavy footfall of tourists, especially Shaivites, every year. Both airport and railway station are present in Coimbatore. Apart from tourist spots or spiritual attractions, Coimbatore also has been the preferred shooting venue for a few hit Bollywood movies such as Barfi, Billu Barber, Raavan, etc.
1. Adiyogi Shiva Statue 2. Marudhmalai Hill Temple 3. Eachanari Vinayagar Temple 4. Monkey Falls 5. Marayoor 6. Velliangiri 7. Masani Amman Temple 8. Kovai Kutralam Falls 9. GD Naidu Museum Book your accommodation in Coimbatore for two days to traverse through the tourist attractions. Also, do not fail to miss out on trying authentic South Indian cuisines in some of the best restaurants in Coimbatore. Drive to Coonoor from Coimbatore covering about 69 km. Coonoor is a serene hill station popular for producing Nilgiri tea. Located on the Nilgiri Hills in the Western Ghats, Coonoor is a far-away place from the busy city life. The tea plantations, waterfalls and valleys contribute to several viewpoints of the place. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is among the touristy highlights of Coonoor. A toy train heritage ride from Coonoor to Ooty is an integral part of Coonoor and Ooty tourism. This toy train journey has also been the part of many Bollywood movie scenes. Favoured locations of Coonoor are- 1. Dolphin’s Nose 2. Rallia Dam 3. Sim’s Park 4. Law’s Falls 5. Catherine Falls 6. Droog Fort 7. Highfield Tea Factory 8. Ketty Valley 9. Lamb’s Rock 10. St. George’s Church 11. Wellington Golf Course Transfer to Ooty by the Nilgiri Mountain Heritage Railway. On reaching Ooty, either you can go for some local sightseeing or directly head towards Mudumalai National Park. The distance from Ooty to Mudumalai National Park is approximately 46 km. Mudumalai National Park is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, located on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills in the Nilgiri district. The national park is a wildlife habitat for many fauna species such as the Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, leopard, Indian langur, sloth bear, sambar deer, barking deer, wild dog, langur, etc. Mudumalai elephant safari booking and jeep safari booking are to be conducted well in advance to cherish the spotting of these wild residents of Mudumalai National Park. Plan a stay for a day or two to enjoy the jungle safari to the fullest. There are also some nearby attractions worth paying a visit. There are two options for returning back. Firstly, drive back to Coimbatore and board a train or a flight from there. Secondly, move towards Kozhikode to board a train or a flight.Coonoor
Mudumalai National Park