Bandipur Ooty Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Bandipur Ooty tour from Bangalore: Bandipur and Ooty. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,460 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 28°C
November in Bandipur Ooty

Description
3-day Bandipur Ooty tour from Bangalore: Bandipur and Ooty. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,460 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Bandipur safari, Mudumalai National Park, Government Botanical Garden, Ooty and more. October–May is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Bandipur. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Bandipur Ooty
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 32°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Bandipur
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Bandipur (about 226 km, 4 hrs 30 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Bandipur safari. Check in at your hotel in Bandipur. Overnight stay in Bandipur.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Bandipur
226 km · ~4h 51m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SomnathpurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BandipurBandipur, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Bandipur
226 km · ~5h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Bandipur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~226 km
~5h 1m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680
- Arrive in Bandipur
Bandipur, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Bandipur
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Nanjangud Town (about 47 km away) for Bandipur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 35m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 7h 5m in total
Change trains at Nayandahalli — about 2h 13m wait
1 change · 8h 25m in total
Change trains at Devangonthi — about 1h 41m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Bandipur safari
An evening safari by the Forest Department bus or jeep in the tiger reserve.
Bandipur to Ooty
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive from Bandipur to Ooty (about 158 km, 3 hrs 15 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Mudumalai National Park, Government Botanical Garden, Ooty and Ooty Lake. Check in at your hotel in Ooty. Overnight stay in Ooty.
- 1
Mudumalai National Park
The forest road on the Tamil Nadu side, with elephants and deer often seen.
- 2
Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
Terraced gardens laid out in 1848, with a fossil tree trunk.
- 3
Ooty Lake
Boating on the lake built in 1824.
Doddabetta and back to Bangalore
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing: Doddabetta Peak, and Tea Factory and Museum. Then drive from Ooty to Bangalore (about 297 km, 6 hrs). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore, and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ooty to Bangalore
297 km · ~6h 16m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ooty
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KollegalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ooty to Bangalore
297 km · ~6h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ooty
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ooty. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ooty → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~297 km
~6h 36m|Tentative fare ₹330–₹880
Usual tea / meal halts: Kollegal (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ooty to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Doddabetta Peak
The highest point of the Nilgiris, at 2,637 m.
- 2
Tea Factory and Museum
See how Nilgiri tea is made and buy it fresh.
Tour Overview
The road from Mysuru to Ooty crosses the Bandipur and Mudumalai forests and climbs the 36 hairpin bends of the Kalhatti ghat into the Nilgiris.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Bandipur → Ooty → Bangalore, about 681 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Bandipur Ooty Tour from Bangalore
- Bandipur safari
- Mudumalai National Park
- Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Tea Factory and Museum
Inclusions in the Bandipur Ooty Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Bandipur Ooty Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Bandipur Ooty Tour
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Bangalore → Bandipur → Ooty → Bangalore (about 681 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandipur; Treebo Light House, 900 Mtrs From Botanical Garden, Ooty, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,980 | ₹10,140 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,950 | ₹8,870 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,820 | ₹7,730 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,320 | ₹7,180 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,720 | ₹6,460 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Bandipur safari
- Mudumalai National Park
- Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Tea Factory and Museum
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Bangalore → Bandipur → Ooty → Bangalore (about 681 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandipur; Treebo Light House, 900 Mtrs From Botanical Garden, Ooty, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Bandipur → Ooty → Bangalore. That is about 681 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,980 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,460 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
