Bangalore Airport to Ooty Tempo Traveller for Family Holidays
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Ooty Lake
Boating with the children. The van parks near the boat house.
Government Botanical Garden
Flat paths, good for elders. Keep two hours.
Rose Garden
A short visit near town. Steps in parts.
Doddabetta Peak
The van goes up to the top parking. Early morning is clearest.
Pykara Lake
On the Gudalur road. A boat ride on the way down from Ooty.
Theppakadu, Mudumalai
Elephant camp on the highway. Morning visits only.
Pykara Lake and Falls
Twenty kilometres out on the Mysore road, Pykara is where Ooty stops feeling like a town and starts feeling like the Nilgiris. The river drops through a series of falls in dense shola forest, and the lake above it runs boat services across water ringed by hills with almost nothing built on them. It is the strongest half-day option on an Ooty itinerary and it happens to sit on the route in from Bangalore, so many groups stop on arrival rather than making a separate trip. There is open parking at the boat house. The falls involve a short walk down.
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 6.5 hr
Via NICE Road, Gundlupet and Gudalur
Starting from
₹ 21600
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹17,397 ₹20,961
+ ₹3041 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹21,397 ₹25,783
+ ₹3743 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹20,097 ₹24,209
+ ₹3509 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹20,097 ₹24,209
+ ₹3509 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹21,397 ₹25,783
+ ₹3743 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹22,697 ₹27,357
+ ₹3977 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹22,697 ₹27,357
+ ₹3977 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹22,697 ₹27,357
+ ₹3977 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹24,096 ₹29,031
+ ₹4211 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹24,096 ₹29,031
+ ₹4211 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹24,820
+ ₹4342 (Taxes & Charges)
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Arrivals pickup
Families flying in should aim to be in the van by 1 pm. Share the flight number and terminal with us before you fly; Terminal 1 handles IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestic flights, while Terminal 2 has Air India and all international arrivals. Our driver holds a name board at the exit and walks the family to the van with the trolleys. A delay costs you nothing, since we simply follow the new landing time. Land much after 2 pm, though, and a night in Mysore is the safer plan.
Ring route
The family's van takes the airport road south, paying at the Sadahalli plaza, the state's busiest toll, and crosses Hebbal, where the newer flyover loops have eased traffic. Instead of going through the city, the driver swings onto NICE Road, a toll ring road on the south west edge of Bangalore, and follows it to the Mysore expressway. Children who were up early for the flight can nap here. Maddur, the late lunch halt, comes after about 80 km of fast road.
Late lunch
Two to two and a half hours after landing, the family reaches Maddur, 120 km down the road, for a late lunch. The driver takes the exit into town and stops at a hotel on the old highway. Children enjoy the crunchy Maddur vada, which by one story first sold on the railway platform. Thirty minutes is enough for fifteen people. Roadside tender coconuts are a good drink after a flight. From here Mysore lies about 65 km ahead.
Ring road
Mysore is reached in the late afternoon, and the van stays on the ring road. If the flight landed late and the forest gate cannot be reached by 9 pm, this is where the family stops for the night, setting off again at 6 am. On the way back from Ooty, the city zoo makes a cheerful stop for children; it opens 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and shuts on Tuesdays. Today the van heads straight for Gundlupet, about 55 km south.
Tea
Gundlupet is the family's last stop in Karnataka, 240 km from the terminal. Ten minutes covers a cup of tea and the restroom; make sure every child goes, because the forest ahead has no breaks. Local people call this the Land of Tigers, with Bandipur only about 17 km away. The driver keeps this halt short, since the forest gate ahead locks at 9 pm. At the fork just beyond, NH 181 heads off towards Bandipur and Ooty.
Forest
As the light softens, the van enters Bandipur, a tiger reserve since 1973, and then Mudumalai across the border. Late afternoon is a good time for animals; chital, langurs and peacocks often stand near the road, and an elephant may appear. The children take photos through the windows, as the van keeps rolling. Over 200 kinds of birds have been counted in Bandipur. Overnight the road is shut, so this crossing has to happen before 9 pm. Nilgiris papers are checked at the border.
Tea
Gudalur, 290 km from the terminal, is a quick tea break before the last climb. The town sits where the Mysore, Ooty and Calicut highways come together, and many people here speak Malayalam. Fifteen minutes is plenty for tea and a snack for the children. The van then climbs roughly 45 km of ghat to Ooty, usually after dark, and the driver takes it gently. A child who gets carsick should move to a front seat before the bends begin.
Arrival
After about six and a half hours on the road, the tempo traveller arrives in Ooty, normally in the evening. The town sits at about 2,240 m, and on clear winter mornings frost covers the grass, so unpack the woollens first. The driver brings the family to the hotel; on very narrow lanes the van stops at the closest point. For a fun outing on a later day, the children may like the chocolate museum on the Ooty to Mysore road, open since 2013.
Is the whole family flying in for an Ooty holiday, children and grandparents too? On this page is the Bangalore Airport to Ooty Tempo Traveller trip, stop by stop, with fares. One tempo traveller picks everyone up at KIA, and the driver plans the day so you clear the Bandipur forest before it shuts at night. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels, and the van stays with you in the hills.
Route | One way | Ooty and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore Airport to Ooty via NICE Road, Gundlupet and Gudalur | About 335 km | About 670 km | About 6.5 hr with stops |
Families want the total, so here it is by size. Up to Ooty and back from KIA is about 670 km, which is quoted as three days and 900 km. Local sightseeing in Ooty and Coonoor comes out of those km. A drop only is ₹2 more per km. Tolls, parking, the Nilgiris entry fee and GST are added as paid. The per km rate includes fuel and the driver; the driver allowance is charged per day. The tempo traveller can be AC or non-AC, and the quote follows your choice.
Vehicle | Round trip rate | Ooty and back, 3 days (900 km) | Driver allowance | Allowance for 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28/km | ₹25,200 | ₹600/day | ₹1,800 | |
₹24/km | ₹21,600 | ₹500/day | ₹1,500 | |
₹24/km | ₹21,600 | ₹500/day | ₹1,500 | |
₹30/km | ₹27,000 | ₹600/day | ₹1,800 | |
₹32/km | ₹28,800 | ₹600/day | ₹1,800 | |
₹34/km | ₹30,600 | ₹700/day | ₹2,100 | |
₹34/km | ₹30,600 | ₹700/day | ₹2,100 |
Nine of you with bags fit a 9 seater tempo traveller; ten to twelve go in the 12 seater tempo traveller; thirteen to sixteen in the 16 seater tempo traveller; a party of twenty takes the 20 seater tempo traveller. Winter clothes take space, so for a week in Ooty go one size up.
Spending a night near the airport first? See tempo traveller on rent in KIA Airport or the 12 seater tempo traveller on rent in KIA Airport. Starting from home? Book the Bangalore to Ooty tempo traveller. For elders who want softer seats, the Bangalore Airport to Ooty Urbania.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
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Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
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 tempo traveller takes about 6.5 hours, so leave the airport by 1 pm to clear the forest before 9 pm.
Three days, 900 km at ₹24/km is ₹21,600. Driver allowance is ₹500 a day on top, with tolls, parking, the Nilgiris entry fee and GST.
Too late to clear the forest before 9 pm in a van. We take you to Mysore for the night and leave at 6 am, reaching Ooty by late morning.
Yes, at no extra cost for the waiting. If the flight is rescheduled, we move the pickup to match. Cancellation is as per our cancellation policy.
The 16 seater, with room for winter bags. Compare sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
The same van brings you back. Start nine hours before a domestic flight, in daylight. For a morning flight, stay the last night in Mysore or near the airport.
May is when Ooty is fullest, with the flower show at the botanical garden and the summer festival drawing crowds, and heavy vehicles have been kept out of town during the festival. Book rooms well ahead if you must come then. For a family landing at KIA, October to early April is calmer, though nights from December to February are bitterly cold.
In a 16 seater, one check in suitcase per person fits at the back, with cabin bags under the seats. Winter clothes take space, so for heavy packers the 20 seater gives room. Keep snacks, water and sweaters at the seat, since the back is not opened in the forest or on the ghat.
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