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Chennai - Ooty
Chennai to Ooty drop taxi
Road distance from Google Maps.
The distance from Chennai to Ooty is 550.6 km by road, and the drive takes 11 hr 8 min. Global Drop Taxi provides one-way and round-trip taxi services on this route.
At 550.6 km, the Chennai to Ooty route is a long-distance journey. A dedicated drop taxi is often cheaper and more comfortable than last-minute flight tickets, especially for families. You travel on your schedule with no airport hassles.
Route information
Travel tip: The 36 hairpin bends from Mettupalayam to Ooty take about 90 minutes; avoid this ghat section after dark.
Best time: October to March for clear skies and pleasant weather.
Chennai to Ooty taxi fare
| Vehicle | One way fare | Round trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹8,659 | ₹15,917 |
| Sedan | ₹8,659 | ₹15,917 |
| SUV | ₹11,412 | ₹21,423 |
| Innova | ₹11,412 | ₹21,423 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹13,064 | ₹23,625 |
* Fares are approximate and include driver batta. Toll charges, parking, and permit fees are extra.
For long-distance travel, Global Drop Taxi recommends an Innova or Innova Crysta for maximum comfort. All fares include driver batta and AC; no hidden charges.
About Chennai
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, stretches along the Bay of Bengal with Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. The city is a major hub for India's automobile industry, IT services corridor along Old Mahabalipuram Road, and classical arts including Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music. From the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore to the bustling T. Nagar shopping district, Chennai blends tradition with rapid modernization.
About Ooty
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), perched at 2,240 meters in the Nilgiri Mountains, was developed as a summer retreat by the British in the 19th century. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, chugs through 16 tunnels and over 250 bridges on its route from Mettupalayam. Vast tea estates carpet the surrounding hillsides, and the Government Botanical Garden, established in 1848, houses over 1,000 plant species including a fossilized tree trunk believed to be 20 million years old.
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