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Ooty or Kodaikanal?
Ooty and Kodaikanal are both popular trips from Mysuru. The short answer: choose by how far you want to drive and when you are going. This page puts the distance, best time, days needed and main sights of each side by side.
Ooty and Kodaikanal side by side
| Ooty | Kodaikanal | |
|---|---|---|
| From Mysuru by road | About 130 km, about 3 to 4.5 hours, via Gundlupet, Bandipur and Mudumalai (NH 766 then NH 181/old NH 67). | About 330 km, about 8 to 9 hours. |
| From Bengaluru by road | About 270 to 285 km via Mysuru, Bandipur and Mudumalai; allow about 6 to 8 hours. | About 410 to 480 km depending on the route, through the Tamil Nadu plains to Batlagundu or Palani and then the ghat road. |
| Nearest airport | Coimbatore International Airport, about 88 km from Ooty. | Madurai International Airport, about 115 km. |
| Best time | Ooty is cool all year. | Kodaikanal is cool all year. |
| Days most visitors plan | 2–3 days | 2 days |
| Known for | Government Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak | Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks |
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Distances and times are approximate; road rules such as night closures and entry passes change, so check before you travel. Facts are from the sources listed on each guide.
Which should you choose?
- Less driving: compare the road times in the table and pick the shorter one for a short trip.
- Season: check the best time for each against your dates; the guides have month-by-month tables.
- Both: with enough days the two can be combined; ask for a customised plan.
Questions
Which is closer to Mysuru, Ooty or Kodaikanal?
About 130 km, about 3 to 4.5 hours, via Gundlupet, Bandipur and Mudumalai (NH 766 then NH 181/old NH 67). for Ooty; About 330 km, about 8 to 9 hours. for Kodaikanal.
When is the best time for Ooty and Kodaikanal?
Ooty: Ooty is cool all year. Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal is cool all year.
Can I visit Ooty and Kodaikanal on one trip?
Yes, if you have enough days; tell the team your dates and they will plan the route. See the Ooty guide and the Kodaikanal guide.
Plan a Ooty or Kodaikanal trip
Send your dates and the number of people. Nothing is booked until you confirm with the team.
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