Day 1: Madurai to Ooty (The Grand Ascent)
Time Activity Description 40-Seater Advantage & Requirement
06:30 AM Pickup & Departure Pickup from your central location in Madurai by the luxury coach. Depart early to cover the distance comfortably. Spacious, Luxurious Seating and on-board amenities like recliners/TV for maximum group comfort.
06:30 AM – 01:30 PM Highway & Ascent The journey is long (approx. 7-8 hours, including break). Stop for Breakfast (pre-arranged catering/buffet at a spacious highway halt). The coach will take the best, wide highway route; the Air Suspension ensures a smoother ride for the large group.
01:30 PM Lunch & Hotel Check-in Arrive in Ooty. Check-in to your pre-booked Large Group Hotel/Resort with bus parking. Have lunch. Hotels must be pre-vetted for ample parking and capacity to handle a group of 40+.
04:00 PM Local Ooty Sightseeing Visit the expansive Ooty Botanical Garden and Ooty Lake (limited parking; may require a drop-and-wait strategy). Focused Sightseeing: Choose wide-open spaces that are accessible for a large group to move easily.
07:30 PM Leisure & Dinner Return to the hotel. Enjoy a specially arranged group dinner and overnight stay in Ooty. —
🗓️ Day 2: Ooty High Points & Masinagudi (Gudalur Route)
Time Activity Description Logistical Requirement
08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy breakfast, and check out from the Ooty hotel. —
09:30 AM Morning Sightseeing Visit Doddabetta Peak. The bus must park lower down, and the group may need to walk or use local taxis/shuttles for the final stretch. Must use local transport/walk for tight spots. Doddabetta Road is challenging for 40-seaters.
12:00 PM Gudalur Route Departure Crucial: The bus MUST take the longer route to Masinagudi via Gudalur (approx. 2.5 – 3 hours of drive time). Safety First: The steep Kalhatty Ghat road is unsafe and likely banned for large coaches.
02:30 PM Lunch & Masinagudi Check-in Arrive at your pre-booked Masinagudi Group Accommodation (likely a lodge/resort near the highway with large parking). Have lunch. Accommodation must allow bus parking and cater to a large group size.
04:30 PM Wildlife Safari / Nature Activity Proceed for the optional Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary Safari. Note: This is done via Forest Department Jeeps/Vans, not the bus. Group must be split into multiple smaller safari vehicles for the activity.
07:30 PM Group Dinner Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Masinagudi/Mudumalai region. —
🗓️ Day 3: Coonoor Sightseeing & Return to Madurai
Time Activity Description Logistical Requirement
08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy breakfast and check out from the Masinagudi accommodation. —
09:30 AM Coonoor Sightseeing Drive up to Coonoor. Visit attractions like Sim’s Park (easy walk access) and Dolphin’s Nose (parking at a designated bus bay). Prioritize easy-access spots. Avoid very narrow hill roads.
01:00 PM Lunch Have lunch at a large, pre-arranged restaurant in Coonoor or on the descent route. —
02:00 PM Departure to Madurai Begin the return journey to Madurai (approx. 7-8 hours). The luxury coach provides the most relaxed way for a large group to handle the long distance.
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