One Day Mysore to Ooty Trip by Cab

The distance from Mysore to Ooty by road is 124 kilometers. We will arrange an early morning pick-up from your place of stay in Mysore so that you can lavishly enjoy the picturesque route while having enough time for sightseeing in Ooty.

We will pass through Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Ooty. On the route, you will see S.G.S Ashram, beautiful churches and temples, and cafés and eateries. The road from Gudalur to Ooty is uphill. Near the Frog Hill viewpoint, the two sides of the road are dotted with shola forests and rolling hills and lakes.

Enjoying the scenic journey we will reach Ooty, where you can spend time at the Mudumalai National Park. Our next stop will be the Pykara Boat House where you can enjoy the splendid beauty of the region while boating. 9th Mile Shooting Point is a great spot to unwind and indulge in activities like horse ride.

Ooty Botanical Garden and Ooty Rose Garden are perfect places to explore the regional flora. Next, you can witness the pristine beauty of the hill station at the Ooty Lake and enjoy boating. Doddabetta Peak is the best vantage point where you can trek up to the summit.

Nature lovers can enjoy nature walks across the Ooty Tea Factory. At the end of the day, you will be dropped at your accommodation in Mysore.

Mudumalai National Park is a tiger reserve and the first wildlife sanctuary in South India. It was established in 1940 and extends up to 321 kilometers. Moyar river and the Nilgiri river also flow through the reserve. 

Surrounded by the tropical evergreen forests, shrubs, teak trees, swamp, moist mixed deciduous, dry teak forest, and secondary grasslands, it is one of the major tourist attractions in Ooty. You can enjoy spotting the indigenous animals in their natural surroundings. Gray langur, bonnet macaque, leopards, tigers, striped hyenas, sloth bears, dholes, Asian elephants, and Golden Jackals are prominent animals in the region. 

There are also different species of birds, like, the crested serpent eagle, the Malabar Trojan, Malabar Grey Hornbill, and Crested Hawk Eagle. You can opt for a Van or Elephant Safari for a one-of-a-kind experience of the extensive flora and fauna.

• Must See / Things to Do: Admire the natural beauty of the region up and close.
• Timings: Open throughout the day on all days of the week from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Entry Fee: INR 30 per person, INR 50 for still camera, and INR 315 for video camera

Located at a short distance from the Pykara Boat house, 9th Mile Shooting Point is also known as Wenlock Downs or Shooting Medu. It is named so as it is a popular Shooting spot for both Hindi and Tamil film industries. This vast parkland is one of the best picnic areas of Ooty, owing to its panoramic views of the Nilgiris and the picturesque meadows. 

An Instagram-worthy destination and a great spot to stop on this full-day Ooty tour from Mysore by private taxi. The environment is calm and tranquil, ideal for a refreshing trip. It is a nice place to spend time with family, friends, kids, couples, and seniors. You can arrive at this place in the early morning to witness the fog embracing the pastures. For the sheer burst of greens around you can choose the sunny afternoons. The sunsets are equally mesmerizing. You can opt for a quick walk or take a horse ride to the summit. 

• Must See / Things to Do: Look around at the splendid beauty of Ooty.
• Timings: Open throughout the day on all days of the week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Entry Fee: INR 10 per person and INR 30 for camera

Covering an area of 4 hectares in 5 curving terraces, Ooty Rose Garden has the largest collection of roses in the country. It is famous for sightseeing among nature lovers and photographers on this sightseeing trip. It was formerly known as Jayalalitha Rose Garden, Centenary Rose Garden, and Nootrandu Roja Poonga.

There are over 3000 varieties including miniature rose, Hybrid Tea rose, ramblers, Floribunda alongside black and green roses. These varieties of roses were collected from different parts of the world. Located on the slopes of the Elk Hills, at an elevation of 2200 meters, it is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained gardens in the country. 

Thousands of tourists flock to this place to witness its natural grandeur. You can stand on Nila Maadam, an observation platform, and catch a glimpse of the entire garden. 

• Must See / Things to Do: Witness the natural grandeur of the region up and close.
• Timings: Open throughout the day on all days of the week from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• Entry Fee: INR 30 per person for adults, INR 15 per person for kids, INR 50 for still camera, and INR 100 for video camera

Standing tall at 2637 meters in the Nilgiris, Doddabetta Peak is the fourth highest mountain in Southern India. Located at the intersection of the Western and Eastern Ghats, the viewpoint provides uninterrupted views of the astounding surroundings. It is picture-perfect and a great attraction to visit on this one-day Mysore to Ooty sightseeing tour!

In the early mornings, you can witness how clouds arrange themselves in unique formations, and sun rays peek into the valleys through the clouds. Be prepared to make a short climb over many well-spaced and long steps.

You can get an amazing 360˚ view of the beauty from the Observation Tower. It is a perfect spot to unwind yourself from the hectic city schedule. You can capture innumerable splendid frames for creating some commendable memories.

• Must See / Things to Do: Witness the natural grandeur of the region up and close.
• Timings: Open throughout the day on all days of the week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Entry Fee: INR 6 per person for individuals above 5 years, INR 10 for still camera, and INR 50 for video camera