Nestled at a lofty elevation of 5,890 feet, Kotagiri is a beautiful quaint hill station hidden behind the Nilgiri range. Another reason that this hill station is not much explored by the people is due to the prohibition to venture it by the forest department. The charming weather, great temperature, beautiful vistas make this place a travel destination goal. The trail is attractively laden with tea plantations and intriguing variety of flora and fauna.
The trek will begin from the tea estate and will continue down the gorge till the end at Mettupalayam - Kotagiri junction. You come across numerous types of vegetation and terrains, pounding waterfalls. Post-monsoon is the best time to trek, as the greenery will be lush and the waterfall will have abundant amount of water in it. Some attractive waterfalls you will find on the way are Catherine falls, Kolakambai and Elk falls. Make sure to click pictures and videos of Doddabetta peak and Rangaswami Pillar.
Itinenary:
Day 0: Arrival at the pick-up point | Drive to Base
Assemble at the pick-up spot at scheduled time, given by your trip leader. You will board the bus, and will be transferred to the base. Enjoy the scenery during the drive, as the route to the base meanders through dense forest one side and Nilgiri on the other. Click pictures, make videos and take in the crisp-cold air of the hills. The smell of lush greenery and tea plantation will fill your heart with cheerfulness.
Day 1: Arrival at the base | Trek to Kotagiri
On reaching the base, keep your luggage in your pre-booked room. Get freshened up and head-out to have breakfast, post which embark your trek. Assemble at the meeting point, and get introduced to other trekkers. Your trek leader will give you a brief orientation about the trek, listen carefully and abide by it throughout the trek. One important thing to remember is do not litter while you are on the trek, keep the trash in a portable dustbin and throw it later.
Enroute on your trek to Kotagiri, you will come across various type of vegetation and stunning waterfalls. You will have your lunch on the way. The smell of tea plantation and the diversity of flora and fauna will ensnared you instantly. Kotagiri trek in Ooty is one of the best place in South to encounter nature in its original form. On reaching the top of Kotagiri trek, click pictures for your Instagram feed, or rejuvenate yourself within the tranquil environment. After spending some quality time at the peak, you will return back to the base and spend night in your pre-booked homestay. Indulge in travel stories with your friends, or have scrumptious South Indian meal. There are various trekking options in South India, however, if you are looking for an unexplored place, trek to Kotagiri and it will not disappoint you.
Day 2: Depart for Bangalore via Catherine Falls
Today morning, wake to the serene surroundings. After relishing your breakfast, you will depart for Bangalore via Catherine falls. You can carry self-sponsored packed lunch to have on the way.
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Package Details
Kotagiri trek to Ooty
Price (Per Person): ` 3,800
Duration: 2 Days
Cancellation Policy | Payment Policy
Inclusions:
- Non A/C Transport from Bangalore to Bangalore
- Accomodation
- 2 Breakfast
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Dinner
- Instuructor
Exclusions:
- 5% GST
- Train / air fare
- Insurance
- Food During Traveling
- Lunch on Sunday
- Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
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