Are There Regular Buses Between Ooty Coonoor Kotagiri Etc

Which is the best way to travel to Coimbatore to Ooty?

You would be amazed by the scenery that nature has to offer on a road trip from Coimbatore to Ooty.You can start from Coimbatore preferably late afternoon, reach Mettupalayam and then take the Kotagiri road. More scenic and less traffic. If you’re lucky, you can even spot deer on the way or sometimes elephants.Now, there is a small village named Aracode, some 4 kilometers before reaching Kotagiri. Take thus route and wander through the tea estates spread all over the land, ponds, birds, tree houses and what not. Drive towards Catherine falls, takes an 1-kilometer trekking through tea plants and natural gardens to reach the falls, which is totally worth it. There’s also a vlley nearby, don’t forget to visit it too.Some photos that I took:(Road to Catherine falls)(View from the valley)(Another one)(Catherine falls, the water is so pure here)From Kotagiri, continue on the road to Ooty. There are pretty good places to visit like Dottabetta, Ooty Lake, Pykara Lake and botanical garden.For the return journey, you can start from Ooty and travel via Coonoor, Mettupalayam and reach Coimbatore.There is also morning train that leaves around 7 A.M. from Mettupalayam to Ooty. That is the best train journey you will experience in the whole south India. But the downfall is that you have to reserve the tickets three months prior to the journey date. Summer is the best time to travel.(Train journey to Ooty - not shot by me!)Hope this helps.Happy Journey :)Thanks for reading!

Are there government buses on the Ooty-Coimbatore route, and is there any bus available in the morning from Ooty to Coimbatore?

Okay. Your question is from Ooty to Coimbatore sector.Yes…only Government buses operated by TNSTC (Tamilnadu State Road Transport Corporation) operate in the Ooty - Coimbatore - Ooty Route.The first direct bus from Ooty Bus Stand (pictured above) to Coimbatore New Bus Stand, Mettupalayam Road (pictured below) starts from TNSTC Bus Stand, Ooty (erstwhile Bharthiyar Transport Corporation) at 5.30 AM and available every 20 to 30 minutes. From Coimbatore New Bus Stand, Mettupalayam Road you can take connecting local city buses to Coimbatore Railway Station, Gandhipuram Main Bus Stand, Singanallur Bus Stand etc based on your travel needs and requirements.Travel time to cover approx 95 kms (Ooty to Coimbatore) is around 3 hours per direction via Coonoor, Mettupalayam, Thudiyalur with 14 hairpin bends in the hilly ghat section.

Are bike rentals available in Ooty & Coonoor?

There are already many answers for this, but I could not find anything latest. So, I am writing this answer as an update. I visited Ooty and Coonor from 9th June to 11th June, 2018.Yes, bike rentals are available. One can use the following methods:ZopRent.com: They are quite professional. They give proper invoice with GST and other details . After the online payment is done, you have to go to the designated location and collect the bike from its owner. ZopRent -Self-driven Car & Motorbike Rentals-Bangalore, Ph: +91-7338295909Direct rentals: There are many offline bike rentals. There is one near new assembly room, Ooty, called “Oosman cycle works”. They provide bikes and scooty & it will cost the same as online, just without the GST charges. Ph: 9994553757; 9123521251; 9894099087. Location details: https://goo.gl/maps/UVGMommXb8A2My experience: We rented one Apache RTR 180 with one helmet from Zoprent. It cost us Rs 2124 for 3 days. (Rs 600/day plus taxes). The bike was in a good condition except for low mileage (apx 20 km) and slightly weak brakes (which is expected for rental bikes that run in mountain areas)Bikes may not be available in Coonor. But the distance from Ooty to Coonor is just 23 kms, so it is not a big deal to pick up the bike from Ooty itself. The road from Ooty to Coonor as well as Ooty to Kotagiri has some excellent views; misty mountains and lush green tea plantations. So, a bike trip through the winding roads is highly recommended!

Can I find Ola or Uber services in Ooty?

Unfortunately no as it is a hilly terrain and fixing prices on the meters is quite difficult.Ola and Uber could bring in their services to Ooty but it will take another couple more years.Plenty of Auto rickshaws available for local travel, they are a bit pricey but currently this is what we have. You can also hire cabs from the hotel/cottage you’re staying at to help you sight see in and around Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Pykara, Mudumalai etc.

Which is the best place to visit Ooty or Kodaikanal?

It is a win-win situation. Both Ooty and Kodaikanal are best at their most exciting hill destinations in India with mesmerizing scenic beauty, spectacular viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls, Soothing environment, eye-catching flora & fauna, and some exciting adventurous activities in the lap of nature. There are so many things to do in both Ooty and Kodaikanal .So here I suggest some Pros and Cons of Ooty and Kodaikanal which might help to decide which place is good for vacation.OOTYPros:Many tourist places to visit - Lakes, View Points, Waterfalls, Boat Rides and Horse Riding are a few of the attractions in Ooty.Quite a few places to visit nearby, including Coonoor, Bandipur, Glenmorgan and Kotagiri.The added charm of Nilgiri Heritage Toy Train Ride.Lots of hotels, guest houses and resorts available. Even if you are planning a trip on short notice, you can easily find accommodation in Ooty.Cons:Too much commercialized.Nature takes a back-seat.If you are looking for a relaxing trip away from the mad rush of tourists, Ooty may not be the ideal choice as there will be too much tourists rush.Not a great place for budget travelers.KODAIKANALPros:Better weather with less pollution.Less tourist rush..Less commercialized and close to the nature.Hotel tariffs and taxi fares are lower.Cons:There aren't too many places to see and tourist activities are limited to boating in the lake or trekking to the view points.Lesser number of hotels and guest houses.Besides State-run buses, there are only a few private bus operators.

How do you travel from Coimbatore to Ooty?

There are multiple buses available directly from Coimbatore bus stand. You don't need to reserve bus tickets in advance for govt buses, simply walk-in to the ticket counter and that's it. Frequency of bus is very high from new bus stand / ‘puthu bus stand’ (as known in Coimbatore). The ticket would cost you less than 200rs.Alternatively, you may take a bus to Mettupalayam and from there another bus to Ooty. Also, there are shared cabs available from Mettupalayam which would cost around 300–500 per person.Direct cab from Coimbatore to Ooty will cost you 3–4k.Hope this helps!

I am planning to make a solo trip to Ooty from Chennai. Should I rather prefer Coonoor?

Train is the best mode to reach Coimbatore. Book tickets in Nilgiri Express as it reaches Coimbatore at the earliest.

We are planning a 2 day tour to Ooty from Chennai. How should we plan it?

Train is the best mode to reach Coimbatore. Book tickets in Nilgiri Express as it reaches Coimbatore at the earliest.