Coimbatore: The Manchester of South India
Inviting you to visit Heart of the Kongu Region
Duration
4Day / 3Night
Difficulty
Easy
Age Group
8 - 60 years
About
Coimbatore, often called the “Manchester of South India,” is a bustling industrial city in Tamil Nadu, celebrated for its robust textile industry and vast manufacturing sector. Situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats, the city enjoys a pleasant climate and serves as a crucial gateway to popular hill stations like Ooty. Its economic prowess extends beyond textiles to the production of motor pumps, automotive components, and engineering goods, making it a key manufacturing hub in South India.
Itinenrary
Departure from Mumbai
- Assemble at Mumbai airport/railway station, meet Manmauji Tour Leader.
- Board flight/train to Coimbatore.
- Travel briefing & fun ice-breaking session on the way.
- Arrival at Coimbatore, transfer to hotel & check-in. Evening at leisure.
Coimbatore → Ooty Hill Station
- After breakfast, depart for Ooty (approx. 3–4 hrs by road).
- En-route visit Coonoor – Sim’s Park, Tea Gardens, and * viewpoints*.
- Check-in at Ooty hotel & freshen up.
- Evening visit Ooty Lake – pedal boating & lakeside stroll.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Ooty.
Ooty Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Full-day Ooty sightseeing:
- Botanical Gardens – explore exotic flora.
- Doddabetta Peak – highest point in Nilgiris for panoramic views.
- Rose Garden & Tea Factory Visit – learn tea processing & tasting.
- Optional: Ooty toy train ride (Nilgiri Mountain Railway) for scenic experience.
- Evening free for shopping at Ooty Market.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Ooty.
Ooty → Coimbatore & Surroundings
- After breakfast, check-out & depart for Coimbatore.
- En-route visit Avalanche Lake / Emerald Lake (nature photography & short trek).
- Explore Marudhamalai Temple (hilltop spiritual visit).
- Check-in at Coimbatore hotel, evening at leisure.
- Dinner & overnight stay in Coimbatore.
Departure to Mumbai
- Breakfast & hotel check-out.
- Optional visit to VOC Park or local Coimbatore market.
- Transfer to Coimbatore Airport / Railway Station for return journey to Mumbai.
- Trip ends with Manmauji memories of Nilgiris Hills & serene nature.