Hill stations · Tea town of the Nilgiris
Coonoor group trip guide
Coonoor: Tea town of the Nilgiris in Hill stations, Tamil Nadu. From Coimbatore it is 86 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Coimbatore costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Coimbatore
- 86 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to June
- Fare from Coimbatore
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB)
Coonoor, the second hill station of the Nilgiris, sits among tea estates, with Sim's Park and viewpoints such as Dolphin's Nose and Lamb's Rock over the valleys.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Coonoor from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Coonoor
₹33,000–40,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 555 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A calmer stay than Ooty, or a day of viewpoints and a tea factory on the way up.
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How far is Coonoor
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 555 km | 12–15 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 86 km | 3–4 h | Route: Coimbatore to Coonoor |
| Madurai | 273 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 287 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Karur | 190 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Palakkad | 141 km | 4–5 h | Route: Palakkad to Coonoor |
Group fares from Coimbatore
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to June.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, Honeymooners, Friends.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB).
- Nearest railway station: Coonoor.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Coonoor
Approved operators who take groups to Coonoor. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
141 km by road from Coonoor
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
190 km by road from Coonoor
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Coonoor
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Coonoor
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Coimbatore-la irundhu Coonoor-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Coonoor from Coimbatore?)
86 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Coonoor-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Coonoor cost?)
Round trip from Coimbatore (86 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Coonoor cost?
Round trip from Coimbatore with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Coonoor?
1 day. With the drive from Coimbatore, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A calmer stay than Ooty, or a day of viewpoints and a tea factory on the way up.
When is the best time to visit Coonoor?
October to June.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Coonoor from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB). Nearest railway station: Coonoor. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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