KSTDC Package — Marketed by Padaki Travel Desk
Ooty · Coonoor · Wayanad
5 days across three iconic hill destinations — the Nilgiri queen at Ooty, charming Coonoor with its misty shooting points, and the green paradise of Wayanad with its ancient caves and lush backwaters.
🌿 Ooty
⛰️ Doddabetta 2,637m
🍊 Sim's Park, Coonoor
🦀 Edakal Caves
🔷 Banasura Dam
🕶 Pookode Lake
4 Nights
Duration
5 Days
Itinerary
Mon & Thu
Departures
₹8,400
From / person
🌿Ooty
🍊Coonoor
Sim's Park
Sim's Park
🦀Edakal
Caves
Caves
🔷Banasura
Sagar Dam
Sagar Dam
⛰️Doddabetta
2,637m
2,637m
Tour at a glance
Duration
4 Nights · 5 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹8,400 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Every Monday & Thursday
Departure
9:00 PM (overnight bus)
Night halts
Bus (N1) · Ooty (N2) · Vythiri (N3) · Bus (N4)
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Returns
Day 5 — 5:00 AM Bengaluru
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura
About this tour
This 5-day KSTDC nature tour from Bangalore covers Ooty, Coonoor and Wayanad by AC Deluxe Coach — Doddabetta Peak at 2,637m, Ooty Botanical Garden, Edakal Caves and Banasura Sagar Dam, India's largest earth dam.
Day 2 is in Ooty — Doddabetta Peak at Tamil Nadu's highest point, Ooty Botanical Garden established in 1848 with 650+ species, and Ooty Lake. Day 3 visits Lamb's Rock and Dolphin's Nose viewpoints in Coonoor, Needle Rock and the prehistoric Edakal Caves in Wayanad with petroglyphs dating back 6,000 years. Day 4 covers Lakkidi Viewpoint, Pookode Lake, Lakkidi Glass Bridge, Banasura Sagar Dam and Kanthanpara Falls.
Departs every Monday and Friday at 9:00 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 5 at 5:00 AM.
Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
9:00 PM (overnight bus to Ooty)
Frequency
Every Monday & Thursday
Night halts
Bus (N1) · Ooty (N2) · Vythiri Wayanad (N3) · Bus (N4)
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 5 — 5:00 AM Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Bengaluru → Overnight departure to Ooty
9:00 PMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before departure. Overnight journey to Ooty via Mysore and Gudalur Ghat road
Day 2
Ooty — Freshup · Sim's Park · Doddabetta Peak · Botanical Garden · Ooty Lake
MorningArrive Ooty. Freshup at hotel. Breakfast (own cost)
9:00–10:00 AMSim's Park, Coonoor — a beautifully maintained botanical garden at 1,800m altitude, established 1874. 12 hectares of 1,000+ species including rare tree ferns, magnolias and conifers. Hosts the annual Fruit and Vegetable Show every May
Doddabetta Peak — Tamil Nadu's Highest Point at 2,637m
11:00 AM–12:30 PMDoddabetta Peak (2,637m) — Tamil Nadu's highest point. Telescope house at the summit with panoramic 360-degree views of the Nilgiri Hills and the plains of Coimbatore far below
1:00–2:00 PMLunch at Ooty (own cost)
Ooty Botanical Garden — 650+ Species, Established 1848
2:30–4:30 PMOoty Botanical Garden (est. 1848, 22 hectares) — 650+ plant species, a 20-million-year-old fossilised tree trunk, Italian garden, rose garden and summer annual flower shows. One of India's finest botanical collections
Ooty Lake — Scenic Man-Made Lake at Udhagamandalam
5:00–6:00 PMOoty Lake — a scenic man-made lake in the heart of Udhagamandalam. Boating available at actuals. Shopping at the Ooty bazaar nearby
NightNight halt at hotel in Ooty
Day 3
Coonoor Shooting Point · Needle Rock → Wayanad → Edakal Caves → Vythiri
Lamb's Rock & Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor — Nilgiri Valley Panoramas
7:30–8:30 AMBreakfast (own cost). Visit Lamb's Rock & Dolphin's Nose Viewpoints, Coonoor — sweeping misty valley views of the Nilgiri foothills and Catherine Falls in the distance
9:00–10:00 AMNeedle Rock Viewpoint — a dramatic rocky outcrop above the Nilgiri forest with panoramic views. Also visit Wellington — home of the Madras Regiment, India's oldest infantry regiment (1758)
11:00 AMDeparture from Ooty to Wayanad (approx. 100 km via Gudalur)
1:00–2:00 PMLunch at Kalpetta (own cost)
Edakal Caves, Wayanad — Prehistoric Petroglyphs at 1,200m
3:00–5:00 PMEdakal Caves — natural rock formations on Ambukuthi Hills (1,200m) with prehistoric rock engravings and pictographs dating back 6,000+ years — among the oldest rock art in India. Short forest trek to reach the caves
NightNight halt at hotel in Vythiri, Wayanad
Day 4
Lakkidi Viewpoint · Pookode Lake · Glass Bridge · Banasura Sagar Dam · Kanthanpara Falls — Departure
8:00–8:30 AMBreakfast (own cost). Visit Lakkidi Viewpoint — the gateway to Wayanad on the Thamarassery Ghat, with views of the Devamala range
Pookode Lake — Pristine Freshwater Lake in Evergreen Forest
9:00–10:00 AMPookode Lake — a pristine freshwater lake in the middle of an evergreen forest at 770m altitude. Boating available at actuals. Surrounded by thick shola forest with rich birdlife
10:30–11:00 AMLakkidi Glass Bridge — a unique glass-floored suspension bridge offering transparent views of the forest and valley below
Banasura Sagar Dam — India's Largest Earth Dam at 2,223m
12:00–1:30 PMBanasura Sagar Dam — India's largest earth dam (2,223m long) and second largest in Asia, built across the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabani River. Set against the dramatic Banasura Hills. Boating available at actuals
2:00–2:30 PMLunch (own cost)
3:00–4:00 PMKanthanpara Falls — a picturesque 30-foot waterfall set in the Wayanad forest, surrounded by spice plantations and coffee estates
6:00 PMDeparture from Wayanad for Bengaluru. Overnight journey
Day 5
Return to Bengaluru
5:00 AMTour ends at KSTDC Head Office, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Four nights across the Nilgiris and Kerala's green highlands
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Night 1 — Bus (Bengaluru to Ooty)
KSTDC AC Deluxe Coach
Overnight journey
Night 2 — Ooty
Hotel in Ooty (KSTDC arranged)
Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu
Night 3 — Vythiri, Wayanad
Hotel in Vythiri, Wayanad
Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala
Night 4 — Bus (Wayanad to Bengaluru)
KSTDC AC Deluxe Coach
Overnight return journey
Inclusions & exclusions
AC Deluxe Coach throughout
2 nights hotel (Ooty + Vythiri)
Professional multilingual guide
GST included · LTC available · Senior 20% off
All meals (own cost)
Entry tickets (Edakal Caves, Botanical Garden etc.)
Boating charges at Ooty Lake, Pookode Lake, Banasura Dam
Personal & shopping expenses
Tour pricing
Single
1 person / room
₹12,120
per person · incl. GST
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Double
2 persons / room
₹9,000
per person · incl. GST
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Triple
3 persons / room
₹8,400
per person · incl. GST
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2 persons × ₹9,000 (Double)
₹18,000
* Includes 2-night hotel (Ooty + Vythiri Wayanad) + transportation + guide + GST. All meals and entry tickets are additional.
Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the KSTDC Ooty Coonoor Wayanad tour cover?
Day 1: Overnight departure from Bengaluru at 9 PM. Day 2: Sim's Park Coonoor, Doddabetta Peak (2,637m), Ooty Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake — halt Ooty. Day 3: Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose, Needle Rock, then drive to Wayanad via Gudalur — Edakal Caves — halt Vythiri. Day 4: Lakkidi Viewpoint, Pookode Lake, Glass Bridge, Banasura Sagar Dam, Kanthanpara Falls — departure 6 PM for Bengaluru. Day 5: 5 AM return Bengaluru.
What is the price of the KSTDC Ooty Coonoor Wayanad tour?
Rs 12,120 (single), Rs 9,000 (double), Rs 8,400 (triple) per person. All include GST. Transported by AC Deluxe Coach throughout.
When does this tour depart from Bangalore?
Every Monday and Thursday at 9:00 PM from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before departure.
What is special about Edakal Caves in Wayanad?
Edakal Caves are natural rock formations on Ambukuthi Hills (1,200m) in Wayanad containing prehistoric engravings and pictographs dating back over 6,000 years — among the oldest rock art in India. The caves are reached by a scenic 45-minute trek through forest. They depict human figures, animals and symbols from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.
What is special about Banasura Sagar Dam?
Banasura Sagar Dam is India's largest earth dam (2,223 metres long) and the second largest in Asia, built across the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabani River in Wayanad. Set against the dramatic Banasura Hills, it offers boating and stunning views. The dam is named after the demon king Banasura of Hindu mythology who is said to have performed penance on these hills.
What is Doddabetta Peak?
Doddabetta (meaning "Big Mountain" in Kannada) at 2,637 metres is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu and the highest in the Nilgiri Hills. A telescope house at the summit provides panoramic 360-degree views of the Nilgiri ranges and the plains of Coimbatore on clear days. It is about 9 km from Ooty town.
Are meals included in this tour?
No. All meals throughout the tour are at the traveller's own cost. Good vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available at each destination. The guide will advise on meal stops during the journey.
What is the best season for this tour?
This tour runs year-round every Monday and Thursday. The best months are October to February for clear skies and cool weather. April to June is the Ooty season with the flower show. July to September has monsoon rains which make Wayanad especially lush and green but Edakal Caves trek can be slippery.
What should I carry for this tour?
Warm woolens or jacket (Ooty and Wayanad can be cold, especially at night), comfortable walking shoes for Edakal Caves trek, sunscreen, water bottle, light rain jacket if travelling June-September. Personal medicines if required. Valid ID proof for hotel check-in.
Does this KSTDC tour include Doddabetta Peak?
Yes. Doddabetta Peak at 2,637m — Tamil Nadu's highest point — is visited on Day 2 morning with a telescope house at the summit offering 360-degree views of the Nilgiri Hills.
Is Edakal Caves Wayanad on this tour?
Yes. Edakal Caves on Ambukuthi Hills (1,200m) in Wayanad are visited on Day 3 afternoon — natural rock formations containing prehistoric petroglyphs dating back over 6,000 years.
Does this tour include Banasura Sagar Dam?
Yes. Banasura Sagar Dam is visited on Day 4 — India's largest earth dam at 2,223m long and the second largest in Asia, with beautiful boating on the reservoir.
Is Pookode Lake on this tour?
Yes. Pookode Lake is visited on Day 4 morning — a pristine natural freshwater lake in the middle of an evergreen forest in Wayanad, with boating available.
Does this tour cover Ooty Botanical Garden?
Yes. Ooty Botanical Garden (established 1848, 22 hectares) is visited on Day 2 afternoon — 650+ plant species including a 20-million-year-old fossilised tree trunk.
Is Coonoor on this tour?
Yes. Coonoor is visited on Day 3 morning — Lamb's Rock viewpoint with panoramic Nilgiri valley views, Dolphin's Nose viewpoint and Needle Rock before proceeding to Wayanad.
Important notes
GST inclusive in all fares. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats are booked. Children above 5 years charged full fare; below 5 no seat allotted — valid age proof required. Report 15 minutes before 9:00 PM departure. Bus will not wait for late arrivals. Carry warm clothing for Ooty and Wayanad. Smoking, alcohol and tipping strictly prohibited throughout the journey.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation. All meals, entry tickets, boating and personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+): 20% discount on transportation. LTC available for State, Central Government and PSU employees.
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Senior citizen discount automatically applied — just carry age proof on travel day.
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