Distance : 277 km
Estimated Time : 6.7 hours
Madikeri to Ooty is very popular route for tourists, specially for mountain lovers, couples and honeymooners. Ooty has the cool peaceful landscape where you can spend hours simply walking on and feel refreshed completely.
"Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery."
Ooty or Udagamandalam, also known as 'The Queen of the Hills', is a perfect hill station destination in tamil nadu, nestled amidst the Nilgiri hills at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. The toy train ride is the most famous attraction and provide amazing views of nature. It reminds the hit song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' where Shahrukh Khan and Malaika Arora were seen matching steps on top of this toy train. Ooty carries history of being regarded as the summer headquarters of the East India Company. The place is full of scenic beauty of Nilgiri, tea gardens, waterfalls and a beautiful valley. Don't miss to go to Doddabetta Peak, known as the highest point of South India. Surrounded by high Eucaplytus trees on both sides, it offers magnificient views of the valley.
Taxi from Madikeri to Ooty
is readily available at CabBazar.
Best time to Visit
Although Ooty is a year-round destination, the best time for Ooty tour is during the summer season and winter season. It is recommended to avoid going to Ooty from June to September due to heavy rainfall over there.
The summer season is from March to June in Ooty. The weather is generally pleasant as you can venture out for day sightseeing and other tourist activities.
The monsoon season is from July to September when Ooty receives heavy rainfall and this might disrupt the routine day sightseeing activity for some of you. However, nature lovers would love the scenic beauty that embraces Ooty after the rain showers
The winter season is from October to February. The chilly wind enters the town but the overall day temperature is cool and good for sightseeing. Many couples visit Ooty during this season.
Route Information
Madikeri to Ooty by car
is well connected via NH181 and NH275 and is very convenient and comfortable drive.
Madikeri to Ooty distance
is 277 Km and is 6.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are:
Bandipur National Park - a Project Tiger reserve
Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary - home to several vulnerable species including the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard and Indian White-rumped vulture
Theppekadu - Elephant Camp
Devala - a picturesque valley
Needle Rock - view point on the way
Frog Hill - view point on the way
Mukurthi National Park
Upper Bhavani lake
Glenmorgan, Singara - tea plantation
Dubare - Elephant training Camp
Nisargadhama - island on river Cauvery with bamboo groves
Chunchanakatte Falls
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
There are multiple toy trains from Ooty to Coonoor & Madikeri. As per Nilgiri train time table, the toy train from Ooty leaves at 14:00 hours and reach Madikeri at 17:35 hours. Also there are 3 toy trains daily from Ooty to Coonoor, the first toy train from Ooty leaves at 09:15 hours and reaches Coonoor at 10:25 hours. The experience is really out of the world. It’s not just the scenery that soothe the eye - the smell of fresh Eucalyptus, the sound of train chugging slowly along the track, cool breeze that hits your face and send the hair flying back – everything makes this a special ride.
Botanical Garden
Ooty Lake
Rose Garden
Thread garden
Dolphin’s Nose
Tea Museum
Kalhatti Falls
Dodabetta Peak
Elk Hill Murugan Temple
Avalanche Lake
Golf Course
Emerald Lake
Tiger Hill
Pine Forest
St. Stephen's Church
Pykara Lake and Waterfall
Wenlock Downs - huge grass meadows with a chain of slopes
Kamaraj Sagar Lake
Government Museum Ooty
Kotagiri, Coonoor - land of Kota tribes
Longwood Shola Forest, Coonoor
Droog Fort, Coonoor
Lamb's Rock, Coonoor
Catherine Falls, Coonoor
Simi's Park, Coonoor
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your
Madikeri to Ooty taxi booking
. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for
Madikeri to Ooty taxi service
. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Madikeri to Ooty Car Rental
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your
Madikeri to Ooty taxi
which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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FAQs
What is the distance from Madikeri to Ooty by car?
The distance from Madikeri to Ooty by car is 277 km.
How long does it take from Madikeri to Ooty by road?
It takes approx. 6 to 7 hours depending on traffic.
How much is Madikeri to Ooty taxi fare?
Madikeri to Ooty taxi fare is approx. Rs. 2900 for a good sedan car like Etios, Dzire and is approx. Rs. 4200 for SUV car. For best price on your travel date for various car rental options, please enter trip details and check.
Does price includes Driver charges and Night charges?
Yes, price includes Driver charges and Night charges.
Do I need to make payment in advance to book Madikeri to Ooty cab?
You will need to pay just 10-20% amount in advance for booking Madikeri to Ooty cab.
