Ooty Tour Package from Bangalore – 2 Days
This Ooty tour from Bangalore for 2 days is a quick weekend in the Nilgiris by private cab, with one night in Ooty: the Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Ooty Lake on arrival, then Doddabetta Peak, a tea factory, Pine Forest and 9th Mile on the way home, with Pykara Falls if time allows.
We have planned Ooty trips from Bangalore since 2013, and we will be honest: two days means a long drive each way and a short time in Ooty, so Coonoor is not included. If you can take one more day, the Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 3 Days adds Coonoor at an easier pace. Compare every option in our Ooty tour packages from Bangalore.
Bangalore to Ooty Route Summary
- 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, Ooty town: Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Ooty Lake.
- Day 2, on the way home: Doddabetta Peak, a tea factory, Pine Forest and 9th Mile, with Pykara Falls if time allows.
- Not included: Coonoor, Dolphin’s Nose and the toy train, which need the extra day of the 3-day trip.
Read more about each place in our Ooty travel guide.
2-Day Ooty Tour Itinerary from Bangalore
Pickup is around 6 AM on Day 1 and you are back in Bangalore by night on Day 2. Ooty town fills the arrival afternoon, and Pykara sits on the road out of the Nilgiris, so Day 2 needs no backtracking.
Your driver picks you up around 6 AM from your home, hotel 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.
You reach Ooty by early afternoon. Walk the terraced Government Botanical Garden and the Rose Garden, one of the largest in India, then end the day at Ooty Lake, with an optional boat ride. Overnight in Ooty.
After an early breakfast, head up Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, while the morning views are clearest, and stop at a tea factory to see how Nilgiri tea is made and buy some to take home.
Check out and take the Pykara road: walk among the tall trees of the Pine Forest, cross the open grasslands of 9th Mile and, if time allows, stop at Pykara Falls. We leave by about 1 PM to clear the Mudumalai and Bandipur checkposts well before they close for the night, with drop back at your home, hotel or a railway station in Bangalore by night.
Good to Know Before Your Ooty Trip
- A long weekend: expect 6 to 8 hours in the car each way. It suits travellers who enjoy the drive; with elders or young children, 3 or 4 days is more comfortable.
- Cold nights: from December to February, Ooty nights can drop close to freezing. Carry woollens, a jacket and a cap.
- Weekend crowds: the gardens, lake and Doddabetta get busy on weekends and in April–May, so we start early.
- 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 – 2 Days / 1 Night
A 2-day Ooty trip from Bangalore costs ₹11,000–₹13,000 per person for 2 travelling (1 Oct – 15 Dec 2026), depending on the hotel category, and less per person for larger groups. Includes 1 night 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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₹11,000 per person | ₹11,500 per person | ₹13,000 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹8,500 per person | ₹9,000 per person | ₹10,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹6,500 per person | ₹7,000 per person | ₹8,500 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹5,500 per person | ₹6,500 per person | ₹8,000 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹1,500 per extra person | ₹2,000 per extra person | ₹3,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹11,500 per person | ₹12,000 per person | ₹14,000 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹9,000 per person | ₹9,500 per person | ₹11,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹7,000 per person | ₹7,500 per person | ₹9,500 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹6,500 per person | ₹7,000 per person | ₹9,000 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹1,500 per extra person | ₹2,000 per extra person | ₹3,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹10,500 per person | ₹11,500 per person | ₹13,000 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹8,000 per person | ₹9,000 per person | ₹10,500 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹6,000 per person | ₹7,000 per person | ₹8,500 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹5,500 per person | ₹6,500 per person | ₹7,500 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹1,500 per extra person | ₹2,000 per extra person | ₹3,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹11,500 per person | ₹12,000 per person | ₹13,500 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹8,500 per person | ₹9,500 per person | ₹11,000 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹7,000 per person | ₹7,500 per person | ₹9,000 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹6,000 per person | ₹7,000 per person | ₹8,500 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹1,500 per extra person | ₹2,000 per extra person | ₹3,000 per extra person |
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2 Adults
Etios / Dzire A/c
4+1 seater
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₹11,000 per person | ₹11,500 per person | ₹12,500 per person |
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4 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹8,000 per person | ₹9,000 per person | ₹10,000 per person |
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6 Adults
Innova A/c
7+1 seater
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₹6,500 per person | ₹7,000 per person | ₹8,000 per person |
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10 Adults
Traveller A/c
12+1 seater
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₹5,500 per person | ₹6,000 per person | ₹7,000 per person |
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Extra Person
5+ yrs · sharing same room
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₹1,500 per extra person | ₹2,000 per extra person | ₹3,000 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
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Ooty, with 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, 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.
- Day 2 sightseeing is planned around the night closure of the forest road; Pykara Falls is visited if time allows, and if traffic or weather delays the day, we may shorten the Pykara stops.
- Hotel rooms, cab and final pricing are subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation.
- The final confirmed itinerary, hotel name, room category, 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
- Couples and friends with only a weekend: 6 AM pickup on Saturday, home by Sunday night.
- Travellers who enjoy a long, scenic drive through the forests.
- A first look at Ooty town, Doddabetta and the Pykara road.
Consider a different plan if
- You want Coonoor and the toy train, or an easier pace. Choose the Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 3 Days.
- You are travelling with elders or young children. The Ooty Tour from Bangalore – 4 Days starts later and keeps the days light.
- You want a shorter drive for a weekend. See the Coorg Tour from Bangalore – 2 Days.
Why Book This Ooty Trip with inMysore Holidays
- Ooty trips from Bangalore since 2013: this 2-day plan puts Pykara on the road home and times Day 2 around the forest night closure, so a short weekend still works.
- Honest about the drive: we tell you upfront what fits into two days and what needs the 3-day trip, so there are no surprises on the road.
- One team, start to finish: we handle every trip ourselves, including the Nilgiris e-pass, from your first enquiry to your drop-off at home.
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 2 Days
For a quick weekend, yes. Two days covers Ooty’s gardens and lake, Doddabetta, a tea factory, Pine Forest and 9th Mile, with Pykara Falls if time allows, with 6 to 8 hours of driving each way. It does not include Coonoor. For Coonoor and a more relaxed pace, choose our 3-day Ooty trip.
For two people travelling together, prices start from ₹11,000 per person, depending on the season and hotel category, and less per person for larger groups. The price includes 1 night in Ooty with breakfast, the private cab, driver allowance, tolls, interstate permit and parking, and we arrange the Nilgiris e-pass. See the price table for your travel dates.
Choose 2 days if you only have a weekend and are happy with Ooty town, Doddabetta and the Pykara road. Choose 3 days for a full day in Coonoor, the option of the toy train and less time in the car per day.
We pick you up around 6 AM, so you reach Ooty by early afternoon. On Day 2 we leave Pykara by about 1 PM and you are back in Bangalore by night, depending on traffic and your drop point.
The Bandipur and Mudumalai forest roads on the way home close to vehicles at night. Leaving Pykara by about 1 PM gives enough time to cross the forest comfortably, even with traffic.
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. Our 6 AM pickup gets you to Ooty around check-in time, rested and in daylight.
Not comfortably. Coonoor is in the opposite direction from the road home, and the toy train needs a fixed slot, so both fit only with the extra day of the 3-day trip.
It can be done, but the long drives on both days make it tiring. With elders or young children, we recommend the 3-day trip or the 4-day trip with three nights in Ooty.
Yes. Vehicles entering the Nilgiris district need an e-pass. We arrange it for your cab, so you do not need to apply separately.
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.
It is a private cab tour, with the cab and driver only for you and the people travelling with you. Entry tickets, boating and camera charges are paid directly at each place.
Send Enquiry for a 2-Day Ooty Tour from Bangalore
Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup point, number of adults and children, and your preferred hotel category. We will call you to understand your plan, then share the itinerary, confirmed hotel options and price for your 2-day Ooty trip.
