Introduction

Ooty has a perfect mix of everything you would anticipate from a great vacation destination – great climatic conditions, unlimited natural beauty, good resorts and hospices, and of course, lots of places to visit. From the notorious Rose Garden and the Nilgiri Mountain Railroads to Pykara Lake and Echo Rock, this antique little city offers numerous memorable guests. But what got us agitated was the veritable prospect of traveling by road soaking in all the beautiful vistas en route, harkening to the murmur of pine trees, and enjoying the sight of noway-ending tea estates.

Ooty, also called Udhagamandalam, needs no preface, especially if you’re from the southern part of the country. This beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu is a place every avaricious rubberneck visits at least formerly their life. This was my alternate trip to Ooty while my trip companions have been there more times than they can count. Yet, the place has an inarguable charm that keeps people going back, again and again, which has earned Ooty a place in the list of must-have-visit hill stations near Bangalore. 

A Route from Bangalore to Ooty 

Deciding on the route was the most delicate part because there are three different routes one can take from Bangalore to Ooty tour by car – the Mysore- Masinagudi route, the Kanakapura- Kollegal route, and the Salem- Coonoor Route. Each of these routes has its advantages, in terms of distance and layovers. later much conversation and schoolwork, we took the first route, videlicet the Mysore- Masinagudi route.

Route Bangalore 

Mandya to Mysore to Nanjangudu to Gundlupet to Bandipur to Mudhumalai( Theppakadu) – Masinagudi to Ooty 

 Distance 280 km( approx.) 

Trip Time 6 – 7 hours( approx.) without layovers. You can choose to cover this distance in two days, spending the night at one of the layovers and that’s what our plan was. 

Advantages We chose this route for our Ooty trip from Bangalore because we were planning to explore some of the layovers on the way, similar to Mysore, Nanjangud, Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai, and Masinagudi. Also, this is the perfect circuit for those who love driving through different geographies, from the business-ridden roads in Bangalore and the state-of-the-art public roadways to the long stretches of jungle and thrilling bends. As brassbound trippers and educated motorists, we were over for that challenge. The other routes also have some intriguing layovers and advantages. 

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Starting from Bangalore 

We’re Bangaloreans and we know our megacity like the win of our hand, so we wanted to hit the Bangalore – Mysore Highway before the important- dreaded rush hours begin. therefore we started our trip at 6 in the morning and managed to escape the horrendous business. Our first layover, of course, was at Mysore which is at a distance of about 150 km from Bangalore. We were hoping to cover this distance in about 3 hours, give or take many twinkles grounded on the traffic. However, like us, want to avoid the business, If you too. The only disadvantage of starting beforehand is that you’ll miss out on some lodestones on the Bangalore – Mysore route, similar as Kanva Reservoir, Ramadevara Betta, Heritage Winery, the shops dealing rustic toys in Channapatna, and the suchlike. But worry not; you can take another trip simply to cover these places.

 Other Routes from Bangalore to Ooty 

Besides the one we’ve taken, there are two further routes to reach Ooty from Bangalore. Some of the most popular falls near Bangalore, similar to Chunchi Falls and Hogenakkal Falls, are located on these routes.  

 The Kanakapura- Kollegal Route 

Route Bangalore to Kanakapura to Shivanasamudra to Kollegal to Chamarajanagar to Masinagudi to Ooty.

 Popular lodestones En Route Mekedatu, Chunchi Falls, Shivanasamudra, Talakadu, Somnathpur, and Mudumalai National Park.

 The Salem- Coonoor Route 

 Route Bangalore – Hosur – Krishnagiri – Dharmapuri to Salem to Avinashi to Coonoor to Ooty 

Popular lodestones En Route Krishnagiri Dam, Hogenakkal Falls, Yercadu, 1008 Lingam Temple 

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 Safety Tips for Road passages from Bangalore to Ooty 

All set to hit the road? 

•  Wear masks & gloves 
•  Wash your hands whenever you get out of the car or use alcohol- grounded hand sanitizer 
•  Choose a 100-aseptic hostel for a safe stay  Prefer bottled water and eat only at a clean eatery 
•  Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth constantly 
• Take Vitamin C and D along with zinc daily to boost your impunity 
•  Carry Rudiments like an arsonist, hand sanitizer, light food, protein bars, sleeping bag, and water 
• Carry a brace of comfortable shoes in your luggage 
• Always keep a chart handy or download offline maps when you’re on your own and out exploring any unknown home