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Ooty - Chennai
Ooty to Chennai drop taxi
Road distance from Google Maps.
The distance from Ooty to Chennai is 552 km by road, and the drive takes 10 hr 54 min. Global Drop Taxi provides one-way and round-trip taxi services on this route.
At 552 km, the Ooty to Chennai 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: Descend the Ooty ghat before 8 AM to avoid uphill tourist traffic on the single-lane sections.
Best time: March to May for Ooty's summer festival, October to February for fewer crowds.
Ooty to Chennai taxi fare
| Vehicle | One way fare | Round trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹8,680 | ₹15,956 |
| Sedan | ₹8,680 | ₹15,956 |
| SUV | ₹11,440 | ₹21,476 |
| Innova | ₹11,440 | ₹21,476 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹13,096 | ₹23,684 |
* 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 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.
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.
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