Trip to Ooty - May 3 n 4

rachel_bangalore · Apr 29th, 2008, 14:44

Hey folks,

I am new to India Mike! A big hello to each of you!!

We are planning a trip to Ooty between May 3 and 4. There will be eight of us travelling from Bangalore.

What is the best way to travel and where can we stay in ooty?

Rachel

Nick-H · Apr 29th, 2008, 16:01

Hello and welcome

Can't help thinking you should have been asking this question a couple of months ago --- but I hope someone will be along with more positive advice!

snonymous · Apr 29th, 2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by rachel_bangalore

Hey folks,

I am new to India Mike! A big hello to each of you!!

We are planning a trip to Ooty between May 3 and 4. There will be eight of us travelling from Bangalore.

What is the best way to travel and where can we stay in ooty?

Rachel

Hello Rachel
Renting a vehicle such as a Tempo traveller, with driver, would be the most comfortable and convenient for 8 people. You can see Mysore and also visit Bandipur or Mudumalai sanctuaries en route if you time it right.

May in Ooty is peak season so expect a lot of traffic on this route, as well as peak season rates in hotels. Hotel Tamil Nadu is reasonably priced and best located in a quiet area on a small hillock, yet just minutes away from the main Charring Cross / Commercial ST. area. Check availability and book online at tamilnadutourism.org or ttdconline.com

http://nilgiris.nic.in/ has a comprehensive list of hotels in Ooty at all budget ranges; as well as general tourist information about the region.

Hope this helps at such short notice, and enjoy your trip.

rachel_bangalore · Apr 30th, 2008, 15:53

Many thanks Synonymous for the info!!

We were thinking of a Tempo Traveller too and we wanted to stay at Destiny - it is a LittleEarth property.. the activities there seemed quite interesting and would be a good learning for the team!!

But being the peak season it is full!!

Planning is not what this team likes to do.. we have always had ad-hoc trips and touchwood real adventorous and fun ones!!!

I am sure this one will turn out to be a similar one!!!

)

snonymous · Apr 30th, 2008, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachel_bangalore

Many thanks Synonymous for the info!!

We were thinking of a Tempo Traveller too and we wanted to stay at Destiny - it is a LittleEarth property.. the activities there seemed quite interesting and would be a good learning for the team!!

But being the peak season it is full!!

Planning is not what this team likes to do.. we have always had ad-hoc trips and touchwood real adventorous and fun ones!!!

I am sure this one will turn out to be a similar one!!!

)

Destiny Farms is near my favourite destination on earth - Avalanchi. We spend 10 days in Avalanchi every January - the height of off-season and wander in the shola forests and surroundings. I think it is over priced but there is another one like Destiny there, called Red Hills or something like that. You can try booking the Forest Rest Houses but I imagine they will also be full. Im sure you will get something. Enjoy your holiday.

vandy · Apr 30th, 2008, 18:37

Hi there, don't know what your accom budget is but you can try
Hotel Sullivan Court. They have Plenty of rooms.

Rgds

vandy

rachel_bangalore · May 2nd, 2008, 13:20

Thanks a bunch friends for your friends...

After a lot of pondering, discussion, googling, almost pulling each others hair.. we have closed on making mysore our base and then will go sight seeing... we are hoping to stay at Royal Orchid... that seems like good acco.

Apr 29th, 2008, 14:44	#1
rachel_bangalore Rachel Bangalore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5	Trip to Ooty - May 3 n 4 Hey folks, I am new to India Mike! A big hello to each of you!! We are planning a trip to Ooty between May 3 and 4. There will be eight of us travelling from Bangalore. What is the best way to travel and where can we stay in ooty? Rachel

Apr 29th, 2008, 16:01	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,614	Hello and welcome Can't help thinking you should have been asking this question a couple of months ago --- but I hope someone will be along with more positive advice! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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