Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore
Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore
The Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore covers about 516 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 and a 49-seater coach ₹76,100–1,02,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 5 days
- Driving
- 516 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Coimbatore
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Tamil Nadu's two great hill stations in one trip: the tea hills of Coonoor and Ooty in the Nilgiris, then Kodaikanal's lake in the Palani hills.
The ghat roads are slow, so each drive day is short; e-pass rules for outside vehicles apply in peak months.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 516 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Coimbatore
- Coonoor
- Ooty
- Kodaikanal
Day-by-day plan (5 days)
Day 1: Coimbatore to Coonoor86 km
Up the Mettupalayam ghat; Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose.
Day 2: Coonoor to Ooty20 km
A tea factory on the way; the botanical garden and the lake.
Day 3: Ooty
Doddabetta, the rose garden and a ride on the toy train if booked.
Day 4: Ooty to Kodaikanal251 km
Down the hills and across the plains to the Palani hills: the longest day.
Day 5: Kodaikanal to Coimbatore159 km
Coaker's Walk in the morning, then down via Palani.
What the circuit costs
About 516 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹76,100–1,02,300 | Get 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.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,550–2,090 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Book the Nilgiri toy train seats well ahead in summer.
- Tell operators your dates: the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal may need e-passes for outside vehicles.
Operators for Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore
Approved operators who take groups to Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
56 km by road from Coimbatore
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
136 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
381 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore?
5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Coimbatore to Coonoor; day 2: Coonoor to Ooty; day 3: Ooty; day 4: Ooty to Kodaikanal; day 5: Kodaikanal to Coimbatore.
How far is the Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore circuit?
About 516 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 4 (Ooty to Kodaikanal), 251 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Coonoor, Ooty and Kodaikanal from Coimbatore trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹76,100–1,02,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.