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3 VARIETY ROUTES FROM BANGALORE TO OOTY BY ROAD

By Aanavandi

January 30, 2019

3 VARIETY ROUTES FROM BANGALORE TO OOTY BY ROAD

Ooty or Ootacamund, nicknamed Queen of Hill Stations, is located in Tamil Nadu. It is nestled in the Nilgiri Mountain Range. It is covered in lush green hills, eucalyptus trees, misty waterfalls, streams, and dense forests.

Its main attractions are the botanical gardens, Doddabetta peak, Annamalai Temple, Ooty Rose Gardens, The Tea Factory, Ooty Lake, Pykara Falls, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and its various tea plantations and horseback riding. Ooty is also famous for its chocolates.

We tell you the best routes you can take for a great Bangalore to Ooty road trip.

Best Time To Visit

All-year round. Summers are pleasant as the temperature on an average is around 20 degrees celsius. Winters are colder than the rest of the region, but extremely pleasant. Monsoon fills the area in fresh mist and brilliant weather. Any time would be ideal to take a road trip to Ooty from Bangalore.

How To Get There

Take your own car or a self-drive car. You can book a cab online with a driver. Online bookings can give you really great discounts and deals. Or take a bike trip. The distance can be covered between 6 to 7 hours, which can be easily navigated on a bike. KSRTC and private bus operators run buses from Bangalore regularly. Tickets start from Rs. 900. Book tickets online to avail discounts.

Route Options

There are three routes you can pick from. Find them listed below.

Route 1: The Mysore-Masinagudi Route

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Bangalore → Ramanagara → Channapatna → Mandya → Srirangapatna → Mysore → Nanjangud → Gundlupet → Masinagudi → Ooty

This is a commonly taken route to Ooty from Bangalore. It takes around 7 hours on NH 275 and 766 spanning 280 kilometres approximately.

Popular Stopovers on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Ooty

Route 2: The Kanakapura-Kollegal Route

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Bangalore → Kanakapura → Shivanasamudra → Kollegal → Chamarajanagar → Masinagudi → Ooty

This route will take approximately 7 hours across 948 in 290 kilometres.

Popular Stopovers on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Ooty

 

Route 3: The Salem-Coonoor Route

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Route Map

Bangalore → Hosur → Krishnagiri → Dharmapuri → Salem → Avinashi → Coonoor → Ooty

This is yet another scenic route to get to Ooty. It takes a little longer, around 8 to 9 hours via NH 44. But the sights en route are enchanting.

Popular Stopovers on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Ooty

Safety Measures and Tips

No matter what the season, a trip to Ooty will be full of surprises and natural wonders. Plan your itinerary, pick your route and enjoy your trip! 

Written By – Kenneth, Source – treebo.