Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 4 Days with 3 Nights in Ooty
This Ooty tour from Bangalore for 4 days gives you three nights in one Ooty hotel and a full day for each part of the Nilgiris: Ooty town with Doddabetta and the gardens, Coonoor with its tea estates and viewpoints, and the Pykara side on the way home. There is no need for a dawn start from Bangalore.
We have planned Ooty trips from Bangalore since 2013, for families, couples and senior travellers. Each day lists the best places nearby, and you can skip any stop you like. Short on time? The Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 3 Days covers the main sights in two nights. Compare every option in our Ooty tour packages from Bangalore.
Ooty and Coonoor Route Summary from Bangalore
- Drive: about 280 km each way via Mysore, Bandipur and Mudumalai; 6 to 8 hours with breaks, depending on traffic and the ghat road.
- Day 1: the drive to Ooty, then an easy evening at Ooty Lake and the market.
- Day 2, Ooty town: Doddabetta Peak, tea factory, chocolate factory, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Thread Garden.
- Day 3, Coonoor: Dolphin’s Nose, Lamb’s Rock, Sim’s Park, Madras Regimental Museum and Ketti Valley, then Siri Horticulture Garden and the Wax Museum in Ooty.
- Day 4, Pykara side: Pine Forest, 6th and 9th Mile, Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake on the way home.
Read more about each place in our Ooty travel guide.
4 Days Ooty and Coonoor Tour Itinerary from Bangalore
Pickup is between 7 and 9 AM on Day 1 and you are back in Bangalore by night on Day 4. Each day lists the best places nearby; skip any stop if you are tired or not interested, and your driver adjusts the day.
Your driver picks you up between 7 and 9 AM from your home, hotel, the airport or a railway station in Bangalore and heads south on the Mysore road. The last stretch runs through Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai, where deer and sometimes elephants are seen from the road, before the climb into the Nilgiris.
Check in and settle into your hotel. In the evening, stroll by Ooty Lake or browse the local market for tea, spices and homemade chocolates. Overnight in Ooty.
After a slow morning and breakfast, head up Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, then visit the Tea Factory and Tea Museum and the Chocolate Factory.
In the afternoon, walk the terraced Government Botanical Garden, the Rose Garden, one of the largest in India, and the Thread Garden, where every flower is hand-wound from thread. Spend the evening by Ooty Lake, with an optional boat ride, and shopping in town. Overnight in Ooty.
After breakfast, drive down through tea country to Coonoor. From Dolphin’s Nose you can see Catherine Falls on a clear day, and Lamb’s Rock looks out over the plains far below. Stop at a tea estate, stroll through Sim’s Park and visit the Madras Regimental Museum in Wellington, then take in Ketti Valley on the way back.
Back in Ooty, visit the Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden and the Wax Museum if you still have energy. Overnight in Ooty.
Add-on: Ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage toy train, between Ooty and Coonoor. We fit it into the day when tickets are available.
After breakfast, check out and take the Pykara road. Walk among the tall trees of the Pine Forest, then cross the rolling grasslands of the 6th and 9th Mile meadows.
Continue to Pykara Falls and Pykara Lake, with an optional boat ride, then start the drive home. Pykara lies on the road out of the Nilgiris, so there is no backtracking. Drop back at your home, hotel, the airport or a railway station in Bangalore by night.
Good to Know Before Your Ooty Trip
- Cold nights: from December to February, Ooty nights can drop close to freezing, with frost on some mornings. Carry woollens, a jacket and a cap even if Bangalore feels warm.
- Weekends and April–May: the gardens, Doddabetta and the lake get very busy and town traffic slows down. We start sightseeing early to stay ahead of the crowds.
- Toy train tickets: reserved seats open 60 days before travel on IRCTC and sell out fast. Tell us early if you want the ride, so we can plan Day 3 around it.
- Which ghat road: from Mudumalai there are two climbs into Ooty – the shorter Masinagudi–Kalhatty road with 36 hairpin bends, and the longer, gentler road via Gudalur. We choose on the day based on your vehicle, group size and the restrictions in force. If anyone gets car-sick, carry motion sickness tablets.
- No single-use plastic: the Nilgiris has strict rules on single-use plastic, including small plastic water bottles. Carry a refillable bottle.
Ooty Trip Cost from Bangalore – 4 Days / 3 Nights
A 4-day Ooty trip from Bangalore costs ₹17,000–₹23,500 per person for 2 travelling (1 Oct – 15 Dec 2026), depending on the hotel category, and less per person for larger groups. Includes 3 nights in Ooty with breakfast, private cab and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Long weekends and festival dates, including Mysore Dasara and Deepavali, are charged at Peak Dates rates.
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Group & vehicle
Rates are per person
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Comfort
3★ Hotels
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Superior
3★+ Hotels
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Premium
Resorts & 4★
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹17,000 per person | ₹19,000 per person | ₹23,500 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹13,500 per person | ₹16,000 per person | ₹20,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹11,500 per person | ₹13,500 per person | ₹18,000 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹11,000 per person | ₹13,000 per person | ₹17,500 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹4,500 per extra person | ₹6,000 per extra person | ₹9,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹19,000 per person | ₹20,500 per person | ₹26,500 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹16,000 per person | ₹17,500 per person | ₹23,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹13,500 per person | ₹15,000 per person | ₹21,000 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹13,000 per person | ₹14,500 per person | ₹20,500 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹4,500 per extra person | ₹6,000 per extra person | ₹9,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹16,000 per person | ₹19,000 per person | ₹23,000 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹13,000 per person | ₹16,000 per person | ₹19,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹10,500 per person | ₹13,500 per person | ₹17,500 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹10,000 per person | ₹13,000 per person | ₹17,000 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹4,500 per extra person | ₹6,000 per extra person | ₹9,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹18,000 per person | ₹20,500 per person | ₹25,000 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹15,000 per person | ₹17,500 per person | ₹22,000 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹12,500 per person | ₹15,000 per person | ₹19,500 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹12,000 per person | ₹14,500 per person | ₹19,000 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹4,500 per extra person | ₹6,000 per extra person | ₹9,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹16,500 per person | ₹18,500 per person | ₹21,500 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹13,500 per person | ₹15,000 per person | ₹18,000 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹11,000 per person | ₹13,000 per person | ₹16,000 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹10,500 per person | ₹12,500 per person | ₹15,500 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹4,500 per extra person | ₹6,000 per extra person | ₹9,000 per extra person |
Prices are per person for the whole trip: hotel stay with breakfast, private cab and sightseeing together. They are not per-day rates or hotel-only rates.
Choose your travel period first, then find your group size and compare the Comfort, Superior and Premium hotel categories.
Extra Person rates apply for one additional guest aged 5 or above sharing the same room, without an extra room.
Children under 5 sharing their parents' bed stay free. For children aged 5 to 12, each hotel has its own child policy, so we confirm the price when we check availability for your dates.
Comfort – Clean, verified and family-friendly hotels offering a comfortable stay. Ideal for couples and families who plan to spend most of their time sightseeing.
Superior – Hotels with better rooms, ambience and service for a more relaxed holiday experience. Suitable for families and groups looking for added comfort.
Premium – Premium hotels and resorts with enhanced amenities, ambience and location advantages. Ideal for travellers who prefer a more refined stay experience.
Sedan (Etios / Dzire A/c) – 4+1 seater, ideal for 1–3 guests. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle suitable for city sightseeing and outstation trips.
Innova / Innova Crysta A/c (7+1 seater) – Our standard vehicle for 4–6 guests, with good legroom and luggage space for hill drives. Ertiga or Rumion is available on request at a lower price.
Tempo Traveller A/c (12+1) – Best for groups of around 8–12 guests. Spacious and practical for longer sightseeing days and multi-day tours.
Force Urbania (9 / 16 seater) – Premium tourist van with better ride comfort and extra space, suitable for families or groups looking for an upgraded travel experience.
Mini Bus (18+1 / 21+1) – Suitable for larger groups, school / college outings and corporate trips, especially for longer outstation journeys.
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Your final price depends on your travel dates, pickup and drop times, number of travellers and hotel choice.
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Package Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Ooty, with daily breakfast
- Private cab for Bangalore pickup, all sightseeing and Bangalore drop
- Driver allowance, tolls, interstate permit and parking
- Nilgiris e-pass arranged by our team
See exclusions and booking terms
Package Exclusions
- Airfare, train fare or bus tickets.
- Lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages unless specifically included in the final confirmation.
- Entry tickets, boating charges, Nilgiri Toy Train tickets, camera charges and other activity charges.
- Guide charges, if hired directly by guests.
- Personal expenses such as tips, shopping, laundry, mineral water, insurance and telephone charges.
- Additional sightseeing, extra cab usage or route changes not included in the confirmed itinerary.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control such as roadblocks, weather disruption, traffic restrictions, forest-route restrictions, attraction closure, rail delay or flight delay.
- Any service not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Booking Terms and Important Notes
- This is a private cab tour arranged only for you and the people travelling with you. It is not a shared tour.
- The itinerary on this page is a suggested plan. The sightseeing order may be adjusted for pickup time, hotel location, weather, traffic, attraction timings or local restrictions.
- Hotel rooms, cab and final pricing are subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation.
- Bangalore is the standard pickup and drop city for this package. A Coimbatore drop can be arranged when it suits your onward journey, with the price adjusted accordingly.
- The final confirmed itinerary, hotel names, vehicle type, pickup and drop details, payment schedule and cancellation terms will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.
Is This Tour Suitable for You?
Best suited for
- Families with children and senior travellers who prefer not to start at dawn.
- Couples and friends who want a full day each for Ooty, Coonoor and Pykara.
- Guests who like staying all three nights in the same Ooty hotel.
Consider a different plan if
- You want a shorter trip and can start early. The Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 3 Days covers the main sights in two nights.
- You only have a weekend. See the Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 2 Days.
- You want Mysore Palace too, and the long drive split into two. Choose the Mysore Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 4 Days.
- You want both Ooty and Coorg. The Ooty Coorg Tour from Bangalore – 5 Days covers both.
Why Book This Ooty Trip with inMysore Holidays
- Ooty trips from Bangalore since 2013: each part of the Nilgiris gets its own day, and we plan the drives around the forest night closure.
- Flexible end to your trip: drop back in Bangalore, or in Coimbatore if your onward train or flight is from there.
- One team, start to finish: we handle every trip ourselves, including the Nilgiris e-pass, from your first enquiry to your drop-off.
How Booking Works
Send Enquiry
Share your travel date, pickup point, number of travellers and the kind of trip you have in mind.
Planning Call
Our destination expert calls you, plans your route and pace with you, and checks availability at hotels that suit your budget.
Itinerary, Hotel and Price
You receive your itinerary, confirmed hotel options, vehicle and final price. Your driver and cab details reach you before the trip.
No surprise hotel changes. We first agree the itinerary and an approximate cost with you. If it suits you, we check room availability and share the hotel names. You pay the advance only after that, so the hotel you approve is the hotel you stay in.
FAQs – Ooty Tour from Bangalore for 4 Days
Three nights in the same Ooty hotel, with breakfast every morning.
Both cover Ooty, Coonoor and Pykara. The 3-day tour needs a 6 AM start and fits Coonoor and Doddabetta into one day. This 4-day tour adds a third night, so you can start later and Ooty town and Coonoor each get a full day.
For two people travelling together, prices start from ₹17,000 per person, depending on the season and hotel category, and less per person for larger groups. The price includes 3 nights in Ooty with breakfast, the private cab, driver allowance, tolls, interstate permit and parking, and we arrange the Nilgiris e-pass. Christmas and New Year dates are charged at peak rates. See the price table for your travel dates.
A pickup by 9 AM works best, and earlier is better. A later start is possible, and we adjust the sightseeing across the days.
By night, depending on traffic and your drop point. We leave the Pykara side in good time so the forest stretch is crossed before it closes for the night.
Some travellers leave Bangalore at 9 or 10 PM and wait at the forest gate until it opens at 6 AM. We do not plan trips that way. We travel with families and do not keep guests waiting in the forest area at night, and most Ooty hotels check in only from 12 noon, so an early-morning arrival means hours of waiting.
Yes, it is our most comfortable Ooty plan for them. There is no early start, the private cab stops for breaks, and you can skip any stop if someone is tired.
Yes. We can fit the Ooty–Coonoor toy train ride into Day 3 when tickets are available. Reserved seats open 60 days before travel on IRCTC and sell out fast, especially on weekends and in April–May, so tell us early.
A jacket or sweater, a cap and socks, as mornings and nights are cold all year and close to freezing from December to February. Add comfortable walking shoes, an umbrella from June to September, motion sickness tablets for the ghat road if needed, and a refillable water bottle.
We can add a night in Bangalore with city sightseeing before the drive to Ooty. Just mention it in your enquiry.
Yes. If your onward train or flight is from Coimbatore, we can plan the drop there instead of Bangalore. The route and package price are adjusted accordingly.
It is a private cab tour, with the cab and driver only for you and the people travelling with you. Entry tickets, boating, toy train tickets and camera charges are paid directly at each place.
Send Enquiry for Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 4 Days
Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup point and preferred pickup time, number of adults and children, and your preferred hotel category, and tell us if you would like the toy train or a Coimbatore drop. We will call you to understand your plan, then share the itinerary, confirmed hotel options and price for your 4-day Ooty trip.
