Destination Features

Best time to visit Ooty:
Ooty is a year round destination though April to June and September to November are the best.

Reaching Ooty:   

• Air: The nearest airport is in Coimbatore. A taxi from here to Ooty will take 3-1/2 hour and do negotiate on the fare.
• Road: Ooty is connected by good roads and the trip through the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty route is truly awesome for its scenic beauty.There is a regular bus service from Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, Cochin and other neighboring cities. The journey from Bangalore takes about 8 hrs (284 km) depending on the condition of the road though a shorter route through the Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary which will take you past the small towns of Masinagudi and Kalhatti route will curtail the distance to Ooty by about 50 kms. However, this road is closed at night, so be ready to spend a few hours at the check post which is invariably closed at night. A few eateries and a fuel station can be found at Masinagudi. There are some wonderful resorts around Masinagudi town where one can rent a cottage.
• Rail: The nearest broad gauge railway head is Mettupalayam at 46 kms.