Misty Nilgiri tea-garden hills of Ooty at golden hour

Ooty from Mysore

155 km · 3.5–4 hrs · From ₹7,800 per person

Distance
155 km
Drive time
3.5–4 hrs
Best season
Sep–Jun
From
₹7,800

Ooty from Mysore — overview

Looking for an Ooty travel agent near Mysore? Ooty Holidays plans Nilgiris trips for Mysore travellers since 2004 — weekend escapes, honeymoon packages and family tours, all with direct WhatsApp support.

Mysore to Ooty is one of the most scenic short drives in India — through Bandipur and Mudumalai tiger reserves and up 36 hairpin bends. Great for combining palaces, wildlife and hills.

Best way to travel: Private cab via Bandipur–Mudumalai.

How to reach Ooty from Mysore

Cab
3.5–4 hrs

Private cab via Bandipur–Mudumalai

₹5,500–7,500
Self-drive
4 hrs

Scenic forest drive

Fuel + tolls
Train

No direct train; route via Coimbatore

Flight

MYQ has very limited flights

Recommended duration
2N/3D

Sweet spot balancing travel time, sightseeing and rest from Mysore.

Circuit ideas
  • Wildlife + Hills
    3N/4D

    Bandipur safari + Ooty

  • Mysore + Ooty + Coonoor
    4N/5D

    Full Karnataka–TN loop

  • Weekend Drive
    2N/3D

    Quick Mysore-to-Ooty escape

Booking tips for Mysore travellers

Tip 1

Cross Bandipur before 6 PM — gate closes at 9 PM sharp.

Tip 2

Pre-book Bandipur jeep safari (morning slot best).

Tip 3

Mudumalai elephants often cross the road — slow down.

Popular packages

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days
honeymoon1N / 2D
Starting from9,900

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days

The Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days is a short romantic itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor, starting from ₹9,900 per couple. Accommodation, cab, breakfast, candle-light dinner and private-car sightseeing — a quick, romantic Ooty escape.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days
honeymoon2N / 3D
Starting from16,500

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days

The Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days is a romantic itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 2 nights / 3 days, starting from ₹16,500 per couple. The most-booked honeymoon plan — three slow, romantic days.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
per coupleView details →
Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days
honeymoon3N / 4D
Starting from22,500

Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days

The Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days is a premium honeymoon itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 3 nights / 4 days, starting from ₹22,500 per couple. Glass-roof glamping, bubble tents, in-villa dining and bonfire nights.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days
tour1N / 2D
Starting from7,900

Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days

The Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days is a weekend itinerary covering Doddabetta, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake and Coonoor over 1 night / 2 days, starting from ₹7,900 per couple. A quick Ooty getaway — perfect for a weekend.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days
tour2N / 3D
Starting from14,500

Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days

The Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days is a couples-and-friends itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 2 nights / 3 days, starting from ₹14,500 per couple. The sweet-spot Ooty trip with enough time to relax.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days
combo3N / 4D
Starting from24,900

Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days

The Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days is a multi-city honeymoon itinerary covering Mysore, Bandipur, Ooty and Coonoor over 3 nights / 4 days, starting from ₹24,900 per couple. Pair the Nilgiri hills with Mysore palace, Bandipur safari and a romantic drive through tea country.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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What's Included — Cab & Hotel in Every Package

Every Ooty Holidays package pairs a private vehicle with a handpicked hotel — pick the cab size that matches your group.

Hatchback
2–3 pax

Solo travellers & couples on a budget

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
Sedan
4 pax

Small families & friend pairs

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
SUV / Innova
6–7 pax

Families with luggage & comfort priority

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
Tempo Traveller
10–12 pax

Group tours & extended families

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit

All cabs are private, air-conditioned, and assigned for the full duration of your trip — no shared transfers.

Verified travelers

What travelers across India say about us

We booked the 3N/4D LuxeGlamp honeymoon and it was beyond what we expected. The bubble-tent night was magical, and the team handled every small thing — pickup, dinner reservation, even a cake on our anniversary night.
Priya & Karthik
Chennaivia Google
We were a family of 9 with two seniors and three kids. The team picked stays with ground-floor rooms, planned slow days, and the driver was incredibly patient. Best-organised family trip we've done.
Anjali Mehta
Mumbaivia Google
Weekend trip from Bangalore — left Friday night, back Sunday. They booked the toy train, sorted the Bandipur timing, and gave us a near-perfect 2-day plan. Already booked the Coonoor combo for next trip.
Rohan G.
Bangalorevia TripAdvisor

Ooty trips from Mysore — by traveller type

Ooty from Mysore — FAQs

How far is Ooty from Mysore?+

About 155 km — 3.5 to 4 hours via Bandipur and Mudumalai.

Wildlife on the way?+

Yes — Bandipur and Mudumalai are both active tiger reserves. Day-time crossing only.

How many days?+

2N/3D from Mysore is ideal; 3N/4D for a relaxed Coonoor add-on.

Bandipur night closure?+

Yes — Bandipur is closed 9 PM to 6 AM.

Cost from Mysore?+

Curated 2N/3D packages from ₹7,800 per person.

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