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Ooty Lake
At Ooty Lake the bus waits at the bus lot and the group walks in as one. Budget about an hour.
Government Botanical Garden
Drop on the main road near Government Botanical Garden; the bus waits where the police allow. Allow about an hour.
Rose Garden
Drop on the main road for Rose Garden; the bus waits where parking is allowed. Budget about an hour.
Doddabetta Peak
The top road is narrow and busy. For a full size bus we confirm parking before the day, or the group goes up in local taxis.
Pykara Lake
Pykara Lake: the bus parks where a coach fits and the group walks in. Keep about an hour.
Theppakadu, Mudumalai
Theppakadu, Mudumalai: the coach waits at the nearest space and the group walks in. Budget about an hour.
Pykara Lake and Falls
Twenty-one kilometres from Ooty on the Mysore road, Pykara is the most photogenic stop on the plateau and sits directly on the return path towards Gudalur. The falls drop in two stages through shola forest and the lake offers boating against the Nilgiri ridgeline. Covering Pykara on departure morning rather than as a separate excursion saves close to two hours of backtracking.
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake, locally known as Emerald Reservoir, is one of Ooty's best-kept secrets — a stunning artificial lake located about 25 km from Ooty near the village of Emerald in the Silent Valley area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The lake is part of the Pillur hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by tea estates, shola forest patches, and rolling grasslands that give the entire area an otherworldly, unspoiled quality that is increasingly rare in popular tourist hill stations. The lake is not heavily promoted or commercialised, which means visitors who make the effort to get here are rewarded with tranquillity, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and views that rival any landscape the Nilgiris have to offer. The drive from Ooty to Emerald through the Wenlock Downs grasslands and tea country is one of the most beautiful rural drives in Tamil Nadu. A picnic by the lakeside in the cool Nilgiri air, far from the crowds of Ooty town, is an experience long remembered by those who discover it.
Mukurthi National Park
Mukurthi National Park, located about 40 km west of Ooty near Udhagamandalam, is one of the most ecologically significant protected areas in India and a key component of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park covers an area of 78.5 square kilometres of high-altitude shola forest and montane grassland and is particularly famous as the primary habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat species found only in the Western Ghats. The park is also home to tigers, leopards, elephants, sambar deer, and an extraordinary diversity of endemic bird species. Entry to the park core area is regulated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and requires a permit, with guided nature walks and trekking options available through the department. The landscape within Mukurthi is hauntingly beautiful — vast rolling grasslands, shola forest patches, cascading streams, and the misty grandeur of the upper Nilgiri plateau at its most pristine. A visit here is ideal for serious wildlife enthusiasts and trekkers.
Needle Rock Viewpoint
Needle Rock Viewpoint is one of the most dramatic and under-appreciated scenic spots near Ooty, located about 30 km from the town near Gudalur on the road towards Kozhikode. The viewpoint takes its name from a distinctive spire of rock rising sharply from the valley floor below the observation deck, surrounded by dense forested hillsides and deep ravines. On a clear day, the viewpoint offers a sweeping panoramic view across the multiple ridges of the Western Ghats that is extraordinary in its depth and scale. The viewpoint is particularly spectacular at sunrise and in the late afternoon when the light is angled and the valley fills with shadow. Because it lies slightly off the standard Ooty tourist circuit, Needle Rock sees considerably fewer visitors than most other viewpoints and retains a quiet, unhurried atmosphere. The road to Needle Rock passes through tea and coffee plantations as well as dense evergreen forest, making the drive itself one of the scenic highlights of a Nilgiri exploration.
Distance
335 km
From Bangalore Airport
Time
About 8.5 hr
Via NICE Road, Gundlupet and Gudalur
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹30,595 ₹36,901
+ ₹5381 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹30,595 ₹36,901
+ ₹5381 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹30,595 ₹36,901
+ ₹5381 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹30,595 ₹36,901
+ ₹5381 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹41,294 ₹49,793
+ ₹7253 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹44,543 ₹53,728
+ ₹7838 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹37,394 ₹45,071
+ ₹6551 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹37,394 ₹45,071
+ ₹6551 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹30,595 ₹36,901
+ ₹5381 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹33,195 ₹40,049
+ ₹5849 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹47,793 ₹57,663
+ ₹8423 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹47,900
+ ₹8442 (Taxes & Charges)
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Arrivals pickup
For a college or company group flying in, the coach meets everyone after an early landing at Kempegowda Airport. Since the new rules, a bus waits further from the arrival gate than a car, so allow extra walking time with trolleys; our coordinator meets the group at the arrival exit with a name board. If the flight is late, waiting is free and the pickup moves with the new time. Between mid November and mid February, fog often delays early morning flights, so we watch the status. Breakfast is at Maddur.
Ring route
Out of the airport, the coach travels south past Hebbal and onto NICE Road, which it joins after about 40 km. This tolled ring road wraps round the south west of Bangalore and connects to Mysore Road, so a full coach never has to fight through the city centre. The Sadahalli toll on the airport road and the NICE Road tolls are paid by FASTag. From the Mysore Road end, the expressway gives a clear run of around 80 km to Maddur.
Breakfast
The coach pulls in at Maddur, 120 km from the terminal, for breakfast. The driver leaves the expressway by the town exit and parks at a large hotel on the old road that can seat everyone together. Forty minutes covers the meal and the head count. The crisp local vada is the dish to try. For a college group, the Shivapura Satyagraha Soudha beside the highway, built for the 1938 flag satyagraha, is a short history stop if time allows.
Ring road
The coach skirts Mysore on the outer ring road, NH 275K, and leaves the city on the south side. Mysore is about 185 km from the airport, so the group is now a little past halfway. Bus parking at the zoo costs more than for a car, and the zoo shuts on Tuesdays, worth knowing if a Mysore day is planned on the return. A restroom halt at a ring road fuel station is fine if needed. Gundlupet is about 55 km south.
Restroom
The coach's restroom halt is Gundlupet, the last Karnataka town and 240 km from the terminal. Only small eateries operate here, so the group's lunch is booked across the forest at Gudalur. Twenty minutes allows everyone to use the restroom and the coordinator to count heads. Just past the town, the coach takes NH 181 for Bandipur and the Nilgiris. Arriving in the middle of the day, the group clears the forest long before the 9 pm closure.
Forest
For about an hour the coach rolls through Bandipur and Mudumalai without stopping, since halting on the forest road is not allowed. The Kabini river forms Bandipur's northern edge and the Moyar its southern one, and the trees carry on into Tamil Nadu. Students should stay in their seats even when elephants or gaur are close to the road. The Nilgiris check post near the border looks at the e pass and the entry fee. Gudalur lies a short way beyond the forest.
Lunch
Lunch for the coach is at Gudalur, 290 km from the terminal, a junction of the Mysore, Ooty and Calicut highways. Its hotels can serve a big group if told ahead, so we phone the numbers through; keep an hour. Afterwards the coach climbs roughly 45 km by Naduvattam to Ooty. Landslips have hit this ghat in heavy monsoons, so we check the road that morning. Seat anyone prone to motion sickness near the front and keep lunch light.
Arrival
The coach arrives in Ooty roughly eight and a half hours after leaving Kempegowda. The hill town is about 2,240 m up and its centre runs on narrow one way loops, so a big bus may stop at the nearest wide spot while bags reach the hotel by its own vehicle. Evenings are cold most of the year. If the group flies out at the end, Coimbatore airport, about 96 km away, is worth discussing at booking. Ooty varkey is a good snack for the trip home.
Is a college tour or a corporate group of 30 to 50 flying into KIA for Ooty? With a Bangalore Airport to Ooty bus the group rides together for the 335 km and you count heads only once. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Ooty and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore Airport to Ooty via NICE Road, Gundlupet and Gudalur | About 335 km | About 670 km | About 8.5 hr with stops |
Plan on about 670 km for the round trip to Ooty; with 300 km a day as the minimum, the bus is billed 3 days and 900 km. For the Ooty trip the km rate has diesel and the driver; allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day by size. The Nilgiris entry fee and the Tamil Nadu permit are billed at actual. GST, parking and tolls are billed at actual. Ask for Volvo or BharatBenz at 400 km a day. A drop only is ₹2 a km more. Diesel and the driver are part of the bus rate per km, and the driver allowance is charged by the day. We run AC and non-AC buses, and the per km rate follows the one you go for.
Vehicle | Round trip rate | Ooty and back, 3 days (900 km) | Driver allowance | Allowance for 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44/km | ₹39,600 | ₹700/day | ₹2,100 | |
₹44/km | ₹39,600 | ₹700/day | ₹2,100 | |
₹44/km | ₹39,600 | ₹700/day | ₹2,100 | |
₹60/km | ₹54,000 | ₹1,000/day | ₹3,000 | |
₹60/km | ₹54,000 | ₹1,000/day | ₹3,000 | |
₹65/km | ₹58,500 | ₹1,000/day | ₹3,000 | |
₹54/km | ₹48,600 | ₹1,000/day | ₹3,000 | |
₹54/km | ₹48,600 | ₹1,000/day | ₹3,000 |
27 to 33 people going to Ooty: 33 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50 with bags: 49 seater bus or 50 seater bus.
Staying in Bangalore first? See bus on rent in KIA Airport or the 33 seater bus on rent in KIA Airport. Fewer than 25 people? The Bangalore Airport to Ooty mini bus costs less. Group leaving from the city? Take the Bangalore to Ooty bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
About 335 km from Kempegowda Airport by NICE Road, Maddur, Mysore, Gundlupet, the Bandipur forest and Gudalur, so about 670 km for the round trip. A full bus takes about 8.5 hours with breakfast and lunch stops. Land in the morning so the bus crosses the forest well before it closes at 9 pm.
3 days and 900 km at ₹54/km come to ₹48,600. Driver allowance ₹3,000; tolls, permits, parking and GST are extra.
Yes, if you ask. The one way rate is ₹2 a km above the return rate, and the empty run home is part of the written quote.
The 40 seater, with a little room for bags. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, by Gudalur and the Naduvattam ghat, which buses use every day. The Kalhatti hairpins are not for big buses. Some hotel lanes in Ooty are narrow, so the bus stops on the main road and the driver helps with bags.
Before about 11 am. A bus needs about 8.5 hours to Ooty and the forest road is shut from 9 pm to 6 am. A later flight means a night in Mysore.
It can slow the trip. The Gudalur to Ooty ghat by Naduvattam has had landslips in heavy rain, and Gudalur gets most of its rain between June and August. We check the road the day before. October to early June is easier, though December to February nights in Ooty are very cold.
Each traveller's check in bag goes into the coach hold, and cabin bags fit on the racks or under the seats. For winter trips, soft bags hold jackets better than hard cases. Ask everyone to keep a small bag with water, any medicine and a sweater at the seat, since the hold stays closed until the hotel in Ooty.
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