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Mysore to Ooty package

Mourya hotel at Gundlupet As Ooty is situated at southern part of India, many tourists reach here through Bangalore and Mysore. Mysore is the main place to start towards Ooty. Unless people wish to travel in Southern part of Tamilnadu and Kerala, this is the usual route one can take to enjoy on the way site seeing places which include variety of nature scenic views. The distance between Mysore and Ooty is 160Kms via Gudalur and 130Kms via Kallatty. Daily trip packages are available from Mysore to visit Ooty in various packages. The one day package covers Mysore to Ooty, lake visit at oty, Botanical garden and return to Mysore. There is two days trip also available. The second day, Ooty-Coonoor package is covered.
As per the brochure available from travel agents, the journey from Mysore to Ooty is through, Bandipur Wild life sanctuary, Madhumalai forest, Frog hill, Kallahatti water falls, Ooty tea estates, Ooty city (commercial street), Ooty lake and boating, Ooty Botanical garden and Ooty town shopping.
Below are the details of one day trip from Mysore to Ooty.

Starting at Mysore

Bandipur forest starting Tourists making their arrangements through private vehicles can properly plan to see more visiting places in this route. As per the agents, the trip is supposed to begin at 7.30am but it starts at 8.45am and continues through Nanjangud and Begur. The first break is at Gundlupet which is 60Kms from Mysore for breakfast (tiffin) and refreshments. Gundlupet is the junction point for three states, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu. Kerala border is just 40Kms to the right of this place. There are shops available at this area selling sandal wood and silk items. Beware of higher costs on these items here. After 8Kms from Gundlupet, people travelling by private vehicle can take right turn at a place called Hangala to visit Gopalaswamy Betta (Hill) which is only 6Kms from here. Excellent view of Madhumalai and Nilgiri forest can be seen and the place is very pleasant. Bandipur wildlife sanctuary begins at 15Kms from Gundlupet. This is the second largest wild life sanctuary in India with 840 Sq Kms of area. The entry fee for Bandipur and Madhu malai forest area is INR 50 (both the forest included) per head. People travelling by package have to pay separately to the agents as this is not included in the standard listing.

Passing through wild life

Forest area road After passing through the Bandipur guest house and cottages, the Karnataka and Tamilnadu states border occurs at kakkanallah. Madhumalai wild life sanctuary starts from here. Next to this check post, there is a junction point at Madhu malai elephant camp. Singara maya river also can be seen at this point. From this point, people can travel towards Ooty either through Gudalur, taking right turn or via Kalhatty continuing straight. Ooty is 67Kms from this junction through Gudlur and 36Kms via Kalahatty.

Ghat section


Next to see is the first village in Tamil Nadu state called Masingudi. Ooty is 30Kms from here. The starting point of Kalhatti ghat area begins after 10Kms from Masinagudi. The ghat section journey is 20Kms with 36 hair pin bends. On the way there are several view points including tea plantation (estates). People travelling by private vehicles have advantages of enjoying these as they can stop their vehicles to their wish. Travel package don't have stoppages at these points. There is only one stop at a tea shop to relax for 5-10 minutes. Before this place, Kalhatti water falls can be seen. Breath taking valley view is available for the entire journey of this 20Kms. While going from Mysore to Ooty, the valley view is more to the right side of the vehicle.

City of Ooty

Kalahatty water falls Moving through Ooty city, people will first reach Ooty lake at about 1.15Pm. One hour time is available for people coming through travel agents to spend time in this lake. Tourists will be dropped at a hotel for lunch (to be paid by tourists only). After the lunch, travellers are dropped at Ooty Botanical garden around 3.30pm. Visitors who are on one day package, have to return by 5.00pm as they will be travelling again towards Mysore. People who have two days trip package, will be dropped here (they shall have more time to enjoy in the garden) and they have to take other means of transportation (by auto richshaw or walk) depending on the hotel to check in which are booked prior to their arrival.
While returning, there will not be any stop until Gundlupet, reaching around 8.00pm. The next stop will be at Mysore around 9.00pm. The returning journey is also in the same route. People can insist on taking the other road via Gudalur as there are some more excellent visiting tourists places. These include, Pykara water falls, dam, shooting spots etc...

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SUJIT DALAVI

19-02-2009

visit to Mysore, Ooty by non ac Indica car. we are the family of 2 adults and 2 children below 11. Hotel package may be preferred.
I.metilda

01-04-2009

I am from Trichy, this month I am visting ooty and mysore,fist I am coming to trichy to coimbatore to train mid night 1.00 o'clock I will reach coimpatore railway station, I want non a/c indica car tariff and hotel tariff economical rate only. No. of pax 2adult 1 infant and how to reach Mysore. plz help me.

thank u,

with regards,
i.metilda,
alliance travels,
trichy.
A Roy Chowdhury

30-09-2009

Dear Operator,
Please send me full details (Include all Breakup rate) of a round trip at your Best price in following conditions :
No. of Heads : 4 Adult
Preferred Car Type : TATA Indica - Non A/c
No of days : 5 Nights/6 Days
Route Map : Bengaluru Rly Stn - Mysore - Kodaikanal - Bengaluru Airport


Thanking very much
A Roy Chowdhury
Dr Manish D Mohekar

20-12-2009

I want to travel from Mysore to Ooty by any govt or pvt bus which can show us all the sight seeings.Please advise appropriate service.
ANILKUMAR

30-08-2010

I want to travel from Mysore to Ooty by any govt or pvt bus for 3-4days.Please advise appropriate service.
prakhar

05-10-2010

Dear Operator,
Please send me full details (Include all Breakup rate) of a round trip at your Best price in following conditions :
No. of Heads : 4 Adult
Preferred Car Type : TATA Indica - Non A/c
No of days : 5 Nights/6 Days
Route Map : Bengaluru Rly Stn - Mysore - Kodaikanal - Bengaluru
amarnathchatterjee

09-10-2010

visit to Mysore,Ooty from bangalore with sight seeing & hotel acumudetion.Is it possible with volvo bus package? If yes,then what is tarrf.
TARIQ AKHTAR KHAN

15-02-2011

i am from delhi,coming by swarna jayanti express.i want to travel mysore to ooty & kodaikanalby a private bus or car which can cover and show us all the sight seeing.i wanna stay1 day each in mysore n ooty in a economical tarrif hotel.so,pls send me the best for round trip. no. of person 2 adult 1 kid
MITESH PATEL

18-03-2011

Dear operator,
We 2 family(8 person) from Gujarat visit in May 2011 Bangalore-Maysor-ooty-Banglore, 5 days. By taxi.also want to enjoy toy train. How to plan?which is important places to cover? how is seasons?
kumar

21-03-2011

Dear Operator,
Please send me full details (Include all Breakup rate) of a round trip at your Best price in following conditions :
No. of Heads : 4 Adult
Preferred Car Type : TATA Indica - Non A/c & A/c
Schedule : 1 fullDay for Mysore den from Mysore to ooty(next morning) with all sight seeing& 2days in OOTY.
subhodeep Kar

29-08-2011

Dear Operator,
Please send me full details (Include all Breakup rate) of a round trip at your Best price in following conditions :
No. of Heads : 2 Adult
Preferred Car Type : TATA Indica - Non A/c & A/c
Schedule : 1 fullDay for Mysore den from Mysore to ooty(next morning) with all sight seeing& 2days in OOTY.
Tour start date : 31st Aug 2011
Jagadish

29-08-2011

Dear Operator,
Please send me the details for the below plan. We are 2 adults and planning a start from Mysore on 30th August to ooty. Night stay at ooty and then next day sightseeing and return to mysore. Please send me details as soon as possible.
Nalini

20-02-2012

I want to travel from Bangalore to Mysore to Ooty by any govt bus (tour package) which can show us all the sight seeings.
Please advise appropriate service.
Jossy Joseph

29-07-2012

I want to travel from cochin to ooty.i will be in my own car.I have total 3 days. starting date29th august.pls advice me and offer good hotel rates and sight seeing rates.
safeer

08-08-2012

want to travel from CALICUT TO Mysore by any govt bus (tour package) which can show us all the sight seeings.
Please advise appropriate service
sasmita

16-08-2012

I want to travel from Bangalore to Mysore to Ooty by any govt bus (tour package) which can show us all the sight seeings.
Please advise appropriate service.
Ishvarbhai

02-08-2013

I want to travel from Bangalore , Mysore, Ooty and kodaikenal by any govt bus (tour package) which can show us all the sight seeings.
Please advise appropriate service.
nitin vyas

25-05-2014

I want to travel from coimbatore , Mysore, Ooty and kodaikenal by any govt bus / private bus (tour package) which can show us all the sight seeings with hotel.
Please advise appropriate service.
Sagar Mehta

22-10-2014

I want to know about sightseeing day trips from O
Ooty by private vehicle 3 Adults + 2 child
Satish Ranjan Parida

09-11-2014

we are the student of gov medical students we want to travel from Mysore to Ooty by any govt or pvt bus for 2-days.Please advise appropriate service.
Pintu

15-12-2014

Hi,

We are four persons including one child of 7 years. We are planning to go to OOTY from Mysore for 2 days. Could you please suggest the details.
Mahendra Kumar

06-10-2016

Hi,

We are two members planning to visit Ooty from Mysore for 2 days from 10 October and 11 October.

So please suggest the available package.

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