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Salem - Ooty
Salem to Ooty drop taxi
Road distance from Google Maps.
The distance from Salem to Ooty is 211.1 km by road, and the drive takes 5 hr 3 min. Global Drop Taxi provides one-way and round-trip taxi services on this route.
The 211.1 km drive from Salem to Ooty is a full day's journey. A one-way drop taxi saves you from the discomfort of overnight buses or train waitlists. Travel at your own pace with AC comfort and a dedicated driver.
Route information
Travel tip: Salem to Ooty takes about 5 hours including the ghat drive; start by 7 AM for a comfortable trip.
Best time: October to February for clear mountain views.
Salem to Ooty taxi fare
| Vehicle | One way fare | Round trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,567 | ₹6,411 |
| Sedan | ₹3,567 | ₹6,411 |
| SUV | ₹4,622 | ₹8,522 |
| Innova | ₹4,622 | ₹8,522 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹5,255 | ₹9,366 |
* Fares are approximate and include driver batta. Toll charges, parking, and permit fees are extra.
For longer routes like this, consider an Innova or SUV for extra legroom and comfort.
About Salem
Salem, surrounded by the Shevaroy and Nagaramalai hills, is home to the Steel Authority of India's Salem Steel Plant, which produces stainless steel and special alloy steel. The city is also called 'Mango City' for its prolific mango orchards, and the famous Salem mangoes are exported widely. Yercaud, a hill station in the Shevaroy Hills, is a short drive away, making Salem a popular base for weekend getaways.
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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