Nilgiris Summer Festival

Chennai to Ooty Holiday Trip for Nilgiris Summer Festival

ByManikandan M

Introduction

Ooty is one of the best hill stations in South India. If you are looking for a cool escape from the heat of Chennai, the Chennai to Ooty Trip for Nilgiris Summer Festival is the best choice. The Nilgiris Summer Festival in May is full of colourful flower shows, fun activities, and fresh mountain air. With Balaji Travels, you can enjoy a safe and relaxed trip to Ooty with your family. We offer affordable car packages, comfortable vehicles, and customizable plans to suit your needs.

Best Time to Visit Ooty During Nilgiris Summer Festival

The Nilgiris Summer Festival happens every May. This is the right time to see flower shows, fruit displays, and other events in Ooty, Coonoor, and Kotagiri. The cool climate and beautiful sceneries make your holiday perfect.

Festival highlights (2025 dates):
  • Vegetable Show – Kotagiri (May 3rd–5th)

  • Rose Show – Rose Garden, Ooty (May 10th–12th)

  • Flower Show – Botanical Garden, Ooty (May 16th–21st)

  • Fruit Show – Sims Park, Coonoor (May 23rd–25th)
vegetable shows ooty

Plan your Chennai to Ooty Trip for Nilgiris Summer Festival in May for the best experience.

Ooty Car Package Services – Overview

Our Ooty car packages from Balaji Travels T-Nagar make your trip easy and comfortable. We offer clean, AC cars with friendly drivers. You can choose a one-day or two-day trip, either at a fixed price or per kilometer. We also help you apply for the E-pass so you can enter Ooty without problems. Whether it is a family trip or a weekend trip, we take care of everything for you.

Balaji Travels Four-Day Car Packages Services

We offer well-planned Ooty Four-Day Packages from Chennai with clear pricing and trusted service.

Ooty Four-Day Car Package Prices:

  • Etios – ₹28,000

  • Innova – ₹36,500

  • Innova Crysta – ₹39,500

  • Tempo Traveller – ₹45,000
  • Includes: Car rental, driver bata, toll, parking, hill entry charges
  • Excludes: Stay, food, sightseeing entry tickets
Kilometer-Based Rental Option

For short trips or fewer places, try our kilometer-based Ooty car packages.

  • Etios / Dzire A/C: ₹14 per kilometer for 4 passengers. Driver bata is ₹600 per day.​

  • Innova / Ertiga A/C: ₹19 per kilometer for 7 passengers. Driver bata is ₹700 per day.​

  • Innova / Ertiga with Carrier: ₹20 per kilometer for 7 passengers. Driver bata is ₹700 per day.​

  • Innova Crysta A/C: ₹22 per kilometer for 7 passengers. Driver bata is ₹700 per day.​

  • Tempo Traveller A/C: ₹24 per kilometer for 12 passengers. Driver bata is ₹800 per day.​
Notes:
  • Minimum billing is for 300 kilometers per day.​

  • ‘Driver bata’ is the driver’s daily allowance.​

  • Extra charges may apply for hill station trips, tolls, and parking.​

These rates allow you to plan a customized Ooty trip based on your travel distance.

E-pass Rules for Ooty and Kodaikanal (2025)

To visit Ooty or Kodaikanal, an E-pass is needed for:

  • Non-Tamil Nadu residents

  • Foreign tourists

  • Private car owners

We help customers apply for the E-pass when booking Ooty car packages.

Top Events During Nilgiris Summer Festival
  • Flower Show

  • Rose Show

  • Vegetable Show

  • Fruit Show

  • Dog Show and Spice Show (Coonoor & Kotagiri)

These are family-friendly and enjoyable for all ages.

Top Places to Visit Near Ooty
  • Coonoor – Tea estates, Sims Park

  • Kotagiri – Catherine Falls, Kodanad Viewpoint

  • Mudumalai National Park – Wildlife safari

  • Emerald Lake – Scenic lake views

  • Avalanche Lake – Nature trails and camping
Other Tour Packages by Balaji Travels
Family-Friendly Activities in Ooty During Festival

The Nilgiris Summer Festival is the best time for families. You can visit the Botanical Garden, enjoy the flower shows, and go boating at Ooty Lake. Kids will love the Ooty Toy Train ride. Families who book Chennai to Ooty car packages with Balaji Travels T-Nagar can visit all these places easily.

Weekend Tour Packages from Chennai to Ooty

If you have only 2 or 3 days, our Weekend Tour Packages from Chennai to Ooty are ideal. You can cover important places like Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, and Doddabetta Peak. This is a good option for families and working people who want a short trip. Balaji Travels T-Nagar will plan the route so that you can make the most of your weekend.

Conclusion

The Nilgiris Summer Festival is a colourful and lively time to visit Ooty. With Balaji Travels T-Nagar, you can book easy and affordable Chennai to Ooty car packages for your family or group. Whether you want a Tirupati Car Package Trip or a relaxed Ooty trip, we have the best options for you. Enjoy the beauty of Ooty and make happy memories with your loved ones.

For bookings and inquiries, contact us at:
  • Address: No 40, Venkatnarayna Rd, Parthasarathi puram, T. Nagar, Chennai-600017

Similar Posts