Hill stations · Queen of the Nilgiris
Ooty (Udhagamandalam) group trip guide
Ooty (Udhagamandalam): Queen of the Nilgiris in Hill stations, Tamil Nadu. From Coimbatore it is 101 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 2–3 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Coimbatore costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Coimbatore
- 101 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2–3 days
- Best season
- October to June
- Fare from Coimbatore
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB)
Ooty, in the Nilgiri hills, is a hill station of lakes, the Government Botanical Garden, rose gardens, tea estates and Doddabetta, the highest peak of the Nilgiris.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway's toy train climbs from Mettupalayam through Coonoor; it is part of the Mountain Railways of India on the UNESCO list.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 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 → Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
₹35,500–43,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 571 km one way · 5 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
The favourite hill trip from Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Kerala; give it two or three days with Coonoor.
Hill stationsUNESCO sites
How far is Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 571 km | 13–15 h | Route: Chennai to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) |
| Coimbatore | 101 km | 3–4 h | Route: Coimbatore to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) |
| Madurai | 288 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 302 km | 7–9 h | – |
| Karur | 205 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Palakkad | 156 km | 4–5 h | Route: Palakkad to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) |
Group fares from Coimbatore
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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 round 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: 2–3 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, Honeymooners, International visitors.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB).
- Nearest railway station: Mettupalayam or Udagamandalam.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Approved operators who take groups to Ooty (Udhagamandalam). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
156 km by road from Ooty
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
205 km by road from Ooty
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
296 km by road from Ooty
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Ooty
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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Questions groups ask
Coimbatore-la irundhu Ooty (Udhagamandalam)-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Ooty (Udhagamandalam) from Coimbatore?)
101 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.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) cost?)
Round trip from Coimbatore (101 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) cost?
Round trip from Coimbatore with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. 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 Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
2–3 days. With the drive from Coimbatore, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The favourite hill trip from Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Kerala; give it two or three days with Coonoor.
When is the best time to visit Ooty (Udhagamandalam)?
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 Ooty (Udhagamandalam) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB). Nearest railway station: Mettupalayam or Udagamandalam. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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