2 days in Masinagudi & Ooty (Udhagamandalam) Itinerary

A holiday in Masinagudi attracts mostly nature lovers and wildlife photographers, but the crispy, clean air and offbeat location make this friendly hill town a perfect place for a weekend getaway as well.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): get to know the resident critters at Theppakadu Elephant Camp and then see human ingenuity at work at Maravakandy Dam.

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Coimbatore to Masinagudi is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. In March in Masinagudi, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 26°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): look for gifts at Moddy's Chocolates, take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ooty Lake.

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Traveling by car from Masinagudi to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) takes 2 hours. March in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car back home.