3-day trip
Bengaluru to Ooty in a Force Urbania
The Nilgiris at an unhurried pace.
- 270 km
- each way, approximately
- 6.5 to 7.5 hours
- driving time one way
- 3
- day trip
- ₹33,600
- from, in a 12-seater
The trip
What the drive to Ooty is actually like.
Ooty sits at around 2,200 metres, and the road up is thirty-six hairpin bends through the Nilgiris. It is a long day in the van and worth doing over three days rather than two. The route crosses into Tamil Nadu, so a state permit applies and is billed on top of the fare.
Road and permits
The route passes through Bandipur and Mudumalai tiger reserves, where night traffic is banned between 9 PM and 6 AM. That is a hard closure, so departure times matter. Tamil Nadu state permit and forest entry charges are extra.
When to go
March to June for the classic hill-station season, and September to November after the rains. It can drop below 10°C at night in December and January.
The drive
- Bengaluru
- Mysore
- Gundlupet
- Bandipur
- Gudalur
- Ooty
- One way
- 270 km
- Driving time
- 6.5 to 7.5 hours
- Trip length
- 3 days
Fares
Bengaluru to Ooty fare, by vehicle.
Every rate below is published upfront. A 3-day trip bills 900 km plus the driver allowance.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Trip fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania 9 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 9 | ₹48 | ₹45,300 |
| Force Urbania 10 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 10 | ₹46 | ₹43,500 |
| Force Urbania 12 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 12 | ₹45 | ₹42,600 |
| Force Urbania 10 SeaterPremium | 10 | ₹34 | ₹32,700 |
| Force Urbania 12 SeaterPremium | 12 | ₹35 | ₹33,600 |
| Force Urbania 16 Seater ModifiedPremium | 16 | ₹36 | ₹34,500 |
How this is worked out. 900 km billed at the vehicle’s per-kilometre rate, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day for 3 days. Outstation trips bill a minimum of 300 km per day, which is why a short two-day trip still bills 600 km.
GST, tolls, parking, state permit and driver bata extra as applicable.
What you see
Places this trip usually covers.
- 01
Botanical Gardens
Central, easy, and good for a mixed-age group.
- 02
Doddabetta Peak
Highest point in the Nilgiris. Clear mornings only.
- 03
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The toy train to Coonoor. Book ahead, it sells out.
- 04
Tea estates near Coonoor
Quieter than Ooty town and often the better half day.
- 05
Pykara Lake and Falls
About 20 km out, on the Mysore side.
Itinerary
How the days usually run.
A starting point, not a fixed schedule. Tell us what you want to see and the driver works around it.
- 1
Day 1 — Bengaluru to Ooty
Long driving day through Mysore and Bandipur. Arrive late afternoon and settle in.
- 2
Day 2 — Ooty and Coonoor
Gardens and Doddabetta in the morning, Coonoor tea estates after lunch.
- 3
Day 3 — Return
Pykara on the way out, then the drive back to Bengaluru.
Get a fare
Get your exact Ooty fare.
Tell us your dates and group size and we will send a fixed, all-in fare for the 3-day trip. No obligation.
Bengaluru to Ooty: common questions
A 3-day trip starts at ₹33,600 in a Premium 12-seater at ₹35 per kilometre. The lowest fare in the fleet is ₹32,700 in the 10-seater, and the 16-seater works out at ₹34,500. Each of those includes the driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.
About 6.5 to 7.5 hours one way, covering roughly 270 km. The route runs through Mysore, Gundlupet, Bandipur and Gudalur. Traffic getting out of Bengaluru is the biggest variable, which is why most groups leave early.
We quote Ooty as a 3-day trip with 2 nights away, which is the comfortable minimum. You can stretch it longer — each extra day adds 300 km of billing plus one more driver allowance.
Outstation trips bill a minimum of 300 km per day. A 3-day trip therefore carries a floor of 900 km even though the actual driving is closer to 560 km. That floor covers the vehicle being committed to you for the full 3 days.
Yes. The route enters Tamil Nadu, so an interstate permit applies. The cost depends on the state and how long you are there, and we tell you the figure before you book rather than adding it at the end.
March to June for the classic hill-station season, and September to November after the rains. It can drop below 10°C at night in December and January.
Yes. Every booking comes with an experienced, verified driver. There is no self-drive option.
Per kilometre, with a minimum of 300 km per day, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.