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.
How much will it cost to take a month long trip around India?
This would be my dream tour of India, if I am seeing it for the first time. It aims at covering different faces of India in just a month. It starts from New Delhi, covers 18 other destinations of India and ends at New Delhi. Overall, the budget would lie somewhere around $1000. Edit1: After suggestions, I am adding another $250 over and above the $1000 for miscellaneous costs like travelling via cabs within various cities. Assumption lies that one would be using public transport or shared vehicles wherever possible.Edit2: Some people have suggested me to add destinations from the North-East. The reason why I haven't done is that a trip to one or two particular spots in the North-East won't justify the beauty that lies there. One needs to spend atleast 2 weeks to get a feel of that place. Also, going to North-East will be quite time-consuming which will affect the following itinerary by a great extent. Route: New Delhi -> Amritsar -> Srinagar -> Leh -> Manali -> Agra -> Jaipur -> Ahmedabad -> Mumbai -> Goa -> Allepey -> Kanyakumari -> Madurai -> Hampi -> Puri -> Kolkata -> Gangtok -> Bodhgaya -> Varanasi -> New DelhiAssuming that one is travelling by a 3-tier AC coach in a train or by AC Bus to everywhere, he/she would be roughly required to spend Rs.1000 X 19 = Rs.19,000 or roughly 320 USD. Assuming that 10 nights are spent during travelling in trains or buses, that saves 10 nights in Hotel. Which implies roughly 20 nights in hotel @ Rs. 600 per night, costing another Rs.12,000 or roughly 200 USD.Now, assuming 2 meals per day and Rs.200 per meal and add another Rs.200 for refreshment, bottled waters, cigarettes, etc., amounting to Rs.600 per day or that implies Rs.18,000 or 300 USD. So, that amounts to Rs.49,000 or just 820 USD for a 30 day trip. In case you are finding this expensive, maybe you can use sleeper coaches and non-AC buses to save some 100 USD. Also, costs can be cut by using homestays/ISKCON Temple/Gurudwaras, etc. Adding some images from the route map. A. New Delhi, NCR B. Amritsar, Punjab C. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir D. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir E. Manali, Himachal Pradesh F. Agra, Uttar Pradesh G. Jaipur, Rajasthan H.Ahmedabad I. Mumbai, Maharashtra J. Goa K. Alleppey, Kerala L. Kanyakumari, Tamil NaduM. Madurai, Tamil Nadu N. Hampi, Karnataka O. Puri, Orissa P. Kolkata, West Bengal Q. Gangtok, Sikkim R. Bodh Gaya, Bihar S. Varanasi
How do I plan my trip to ooty from bangalore?
It feels great to know that you are planning a trip to Ooty. It is a beautiful hill station. April to September is the best time to visit. From bangalore you can either fly to Coimbatore and then go to Ooty or you can take a train to Mettypalayam only 40 Kms from Ooty and from there a cab. You will be able to spend some quality time amidst the beauty of the Nilgiri hills. You should make it a point to visit the Rose garden and Botanical Gardens.However I would suggest you to visit the following website Connect with Local Travel Operators and Save . www.tripmamu.com. They are an Online Marketplace for Leisure Travels where the goal is to connect Travelers like yourself with the Local Travel Operators / Agents. The result: Travelers like you get the best itineraries of the Interested Destinations (which are unique & customized according to your need). Moreover, YOU get the Cost Advantage of Booking Local. All Enlisted Travel Agents are reputed and are part of IATA; TAAB; & Incredible India.So you get Holiday Route Planning & their Quotes from their Enlisted Travel Agents and compare. Booking through them is SAFE & they give 100% Customer Transaction Protection Guarantee. I found the site quite informative. Wishing you a happy and safe journey.
What is the fare from Coimbatore to Ooty?
It depends the choice of your travelBy bike it will cost around 400 rupeesBy bus will be around 150 to 200 rupeesBy car would be around 2500 rupeesAll cost is for one-way drive
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!
Which is good city chennai or coimbatore?
For textile field ,coimbatore is best .For IT field ,chennai is best.Cost of living is more in chennai when compare to coimbatore.But coimbatore is very calm n clean place than chennai.U can lead a peacefull life in coimbatore.The climate will be very cool,bcoz it is near to ooty.chennai is very hot.As im frm coimbatore,i will say coimbatore is better,best than chennai.
How do you return back to Ooty from Mettupalayam after traveling the Ooty-Mettupalayam toy train?
After you reach Mettupalayam you can travel back to OOTY by bus or taxis. Both are easily approachable or available opposite to Mettupalayam railway station. Sometimes you could get taxis that you can travel on shared basis.
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!
Which is the best way to travel from Bangalore to Ooty: drive your own car or take a bus and rent a car in Ooty?
Hi,Sorry but this is going to be a little blunt. Use public transport please. I speak for all the locals here. We are fed up of the traffic caused because of the tourists. Reckless driving, and more than half of them do not know how to use half clutch. SMHDONT BE THAT PERSON.And if you are from Karnataka you are hated, blame it on the other tourists. If you do end up driving to Ooty, please follow rules. Don't be surprised if a bunch of TN43 registered vehicle owners flip you off if you do not follow rules. We have a tendency to do that and much worse (read teach you a little bit of driving)You can always hire cabs, No self drive cars are available in ooty. Take a walk on the Ooty roads, you experience much more than sitting inside a machine. You got tongas as well.Cheers