Hill Station
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
The best known of the Nilgiri hill stations, set among tea gardens and shola forest. · Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Nearest cityOoty
StateTamil Nadu
Best time to visitMarch to June and September to November
About Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Developed as a summer retreat during the colonial period, Ooty sits high in the Nilgiris and keeps a cool climate year round. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, climbs to the town from Mettupalayam. Tea estates, the Botanical Gardens and Ooty Lake are the usual first stops.
Nearby attractions
Doddabetta Peak, Coonoor, Pykara Falls, Botanical Gardens
Taxi routes to Ooty
One-way drop fares from major cities. Round trips available on request.
| Bangalore → Ooty | 280 Kms | Starting ₹5340 | View |
| Chennai → Ooty | 555 Kms | Starting ₹9500 | View |
| Coimbatore → Ooty | 85 Kms | Starting ₹1920 | View |
| Erode → Ooty | 158 Kms | Call for price | View |
| Kanyakumari → Ooty | 508 Kms | Starting ₹8772 | View |
| Madurai → Ooty | 270 Kms | Starting from ₹4780 | View |
| Mysore → Ooty | 125 Kms | Starting from ₹2940 | View |
| Salem → Ooty | 200 Kms | Starting ₹3700 | View |
Frequently Asked Questions — Taxi to Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
How do I get a taxi to Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
Raja Drop Taxi runs one-way drop and round-trip cabs to Ooty from cities across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Book online or call us and we will pick you up from your doorstep and drop you at Ooty (Udhagamandalam).
Can the driver wait while I visit Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
Yes. Choose the round-trip option when booking and the driver will wait for you and bring you back. For one-way drops the cab leaves after dropping you at your destination.
How much does a taxi to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) cost?
Fares are charged per kilometre and depend on your pickup city and vehicle, and include the driver bata. Tolls, any inter-state permit and the hill charge are already included in the fare, and so is the night allowance when the trip runs at night; only parking at stops you choose is paid on the spot. See the routes listed on this page for fares from major cities.
What is the best time to visit Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
The best time to visit Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is March to June and September to November.
Which vehicles are available for a trip to Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
Sedans for up to 4 passengers, SUVs for up to 6, and a 17-seat Tempo Traveller for larger groups and family pilgrimages. All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by experienced highway drivers.
Plan your trip to Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
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