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Bangalore to Ooty Trip

Bangalore to Ooty

Ooty also known as the Queen of Hill Stations is one of the most visited hill stations in India. Earlier called Oatacamund, Ooty boasts of wonderful mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands and tea gardens. Once occupied by the Toda tribes and also the major centre of attraction for the British, Ooty has a lot to offer to lovers of the nature and scenic beauty. It is the capital of the Nilgiri district. Ooty is surrounded by 4 major hills namely Elk Hills, Club Hills, Snow don Hills and the Doddabetta Hills. The beauty of the place has earned it synonyms like "The Jewel in the Crown of Tamil Nadu."

Distance between Bangalore to Ooty is 252 Km.

Demographics of Ooty

  • State: Tamil Nadu
  • District: The Nilgiris
  • Time Zone: IST (UTC+05:30)
  • Area: 30.36 Sq.Km
  • Climate: Tropical Wet

Best Time to Visit Ooty

Ooty is one destination that can be visited anytime during the year for the weather remains pleasant throughout the year. In the summers the temperature rests between 15 to 20 degrees and the maximum temperature is 25 degrees. In the monsoons the place gets good amount of rainfall and in the winters the weather is cold with the average temperature generally below 4 degrees.

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Major Attractions in Ooty



Botanical Gardens

These gardens are home to the large varieties of plants and animals species. You can also see a 20 million old fossil of a tree in the garden .The garden boasts of lush and green well maintained trees of Cork, Paper and Bark.

Ooty Lake

This 2.5 km long artificial lake offers boating and fishing options to the tourists. The tallest memorial of Ooty is also situated near this lake.

Wax World

This wax museum made inside 142 year old bungalow, contains the statues of famous Indian historical personalities. It is symbolic of rich culture and heritage of India.

Doddabetta Peak

Located at the altitude of 2023 meters, this peak is situated at the distance of 10 km from Ooty. The picturesque beauty of the place can be breath-taking.

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

The first Wildlife Sanctuary in the Southern India, this wildlife sanctuary houses many varieties of Flora and Fauna. One can find the trees like Indian Labumusum, Bamboos (Bambusa Arundinacea) Natural teak (Tectona Grandis), Crenulata/Terminalia Tomontosa, Anogeissus latifolia, Grewalia. The species of birds like the magpie-robin, the red spur fowl, the gray partridge quails, malabar grey hornbill, bulbuls, goggle eyed plover, Malabar whistling thrush, spotted babbler, small green barbet can also be found.

Ketty Valley

Also called 'Switzerland of the Southern India', this valley is situated in the Nilgiri district and is known for the excellent weather all across the World.

Hotels in Ooty

Budget Hotels in Ooty

Hotel Name Address
Sabari Lodge Near Marriamman Temple, 28, MS Lake, Ooty, Tamil Nadu,Contact at: 0423 2442735
Hotel Blue Bird Coonor Road, Ooty-643 001.Phone Number : 0423 - 2444465,2447285,
Hotel Sherlock Tiger Hill Road, Upper Thalayatimund,Ooty, Tamil Nadu, Contact at: 09443052890




Mid range hotels in Ooty

Hotel Name Address
Hotel Monarch The Nilgiris,Police Quarters, Ooty (Ootacamund) (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu,Contact at: 0423 2444408
The Queens Residency 146, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai,Tamil Nadu,Tel: 044 42049300
Cream Centre 31/1, Block No-1, Theetukal Fern Hill Road, Ooty, Tamil Nadu Contact at: 0423 244 3251


Top End Hotels in Ooty

Hotel Name Address
Hotel Savoy 77 , Sylks Road, Udhagamandalam (Ooty), 643001 ,Contact at: 0423 244 4142
Hotel Monarch The Nilgiris, Police Quarters, Ooty (Ootacamund) (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu Contact at: 0423 244 4408
Hotel Destiny the Farmstay Mulligur Village, Near Red Hills, Emerald Post, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643209,Contact at: 0423 222 4545


Trains from Bangalore to Ooty

The small railway station at Ooty is a World Heritage Site and not many trains go to the Ooty railway Station directly. Generally, trains from major cities go to Coimbatore railway Station from where they go to Ooty railway station or you can take taxi or bus from Coimbatore Railway Station
  • MTP UAM Passer (This train from Bangalore goes till Coimbatore).

  • Nilgiri Express (Also known as Blue Mountain Train, this train starts from Coimbatore and can take you to the Mettupalayam railway station which is 46 km from Ooty).

Trains from Bangalore to Chennai

  • Lalbagh Express
  • Bangalore-Chennai Express
  • Brindavan Express
  • Sanghamitra Express
  • Yesvantnagar- Dibugarh Express

Bangalore to Ooty by Air

  • Kingfisher Airlines
    Flight Number: IT2461

  • Air Sahara
    Flight Number: S2231

  • Air Deccan
    Flight Number: DN107

Bangalore to Ooty by Road

By Bus
Several buses run between Bangalore and Ooty. Some of them are:
  • National Travels (Non A/C Hitech)
  • KPN Travels (Non A/C Seater)
  • A/C Volvo (2+2 Hitech)
  • Mayra A/C (KSRTC)

Local Taxi Companies in Bangalore

  • Star City Taxi
    60/a, Venkateshwara Complex
    Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560010
    Contact at: 080 23133333

  • KK City Taxi
    Thippasandra Main Rd, HAL 3rd Stage,Bengaluru
    Karnataka
    Contact at: 080 25256333

  • CEE Travels
    Whitefield, Bengaluru
    Contact at: + (91)-9900104949

Hospitals in Ooty

  • S.M. Nursing Home
    Ooty, Tamilnadu, India
    Contact at: 2442258

  • Parvathi Nursing Home
    Ooty, Tamilnadu, India
    Contact at: 2442168

  • Nirmala Nursing Home
    Finger Post, Ooty, Tamilnadu, India
    Contact at: 2442215
Emergency Numbers
  • Police Control Room
    Contact at: (0423) 2442200

  • Fire Service Station Contact at: (0423) 2442999

  • Ooty Railway Station
    Contact at: (0423) 2442246