Madurai to Ooty Via Mysore Caravan Tour

Day 1: Madurai to Coorg – Long Journey and Limited Sightseeing
This day is dominated by the long interstate drive to Karnataka.
Time Activity Description
6:00 AM Luxury Vehicle Pickup Your professional chauffeur will pick up your group from your location in Madurai. An early start is crucial.
6:15 AM Start Drive to Coorg Begin the long, comfortable road journey toward Coorg (Madikeri). The spacious Caravan aids in reducing fatigue on this 9+ hour drive.
1:30 PM Group Lunch En Route Stop for a self-paid group lunch at a quality highway restaurant.
5:30 PM Arrive & Check-in (Coorg) Arrive in Coorg (Madikeri area) and check into your pre-booked accommodation.
7:00 PM Leisure/Brief Sightseeing Visit Raja’s Seat garden in Madikeri for the sunset view or relax at the hotel.
8:30 PM Dinner & Overnight Stay Enjoy dinner and retire for an early start the next morning.
Day 2: Coorg, Masanakudi, & Ooty – Scenic Drive Day
This is the most complex driving day, linking Coorg (Karnataka) with Masanakudi and Ooty (Tamil Nadu). The Coorg to Ooty drive alone is about 230–240 km, taking 6–7 hours without stops.
Time Activity Description
6:30 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy an early breakfast and check out from the hotel.
7:30 AM Coorg Sightseeing Quick visit to Abbey Falls (must be extremely fast).
9:00 AM Drive to Masanakudi Start the scenic drive towards Masanakudi (Mudumalai Sanctuary area). The journey is about 211 km and takes approximately 5 hours 40 minutes.
1:30 PM Masanakudi/Lunch Stop Quick stop near Masanakudi (Mudumalai area) to experience the forest zone and have a quick self-paid lunch.
3:00 PM Drive to Ooty Start the short, steep climb to Ooty (approx. 72 km, 1 hour 3 minutes of driving).
4:30 PM Ooty Sightseeing (Priority) Visit the Botanical Garden or Ooty Lake. This is the main chance for Ooty sightseeing.
7:30 PM Check-in (Ooty) Check into your pre-booked hotel in Ooty.
8:30 PM Dinner & Overnight Stay Enjoy dinner and retire for the night.
Day 3: Ooty (Coonoor) & Return to Madurai
This day involves a brief morning stop followed by the long drive back home.
Time Activity Description
7:30 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
8:30 AM Coonoor Visit (Drive) Drive toward Coonoor to see views or visit a Tea Factory/Museum.
10:00 AM Start Drive to Madurai Begin the long return journey to Madurai (approx. 8–9 hours of driving).
1:30 PM Lunch En Route Stop for a self-paid lunch on the highway.
9:00 PM Arrival & Drop-off Arrive in Madurai and be dropped off at your desired location, concluding your luxury tour.