Ooty Tour Package from Lucknow (3 Days)
3-day Ooty tour from Lucknow: Mettupalayam, Ooty and Coonoor. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹13,090 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
12° – 19°C
October in Ooty
Description
3-day Ooty tour from Lucknow: Mettupalayam, Ooty and Coonoor. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹13,090 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Government Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak and more. March–June, September–November is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Light House, 900 Mtrs From Botanical Garden, Ooty. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Ooty
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 9°C – 22°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Lucknow to Ooty
Reach Mettupalayam by train from Lucknow, where our driver meets you. Drive from Mettupalayam to Ooty (about 60 km, 1 hr 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Ooty. The ghat road from Mettupalayam has 36 hairpin bends through tea and forest. Check in, then visit the Government Botanical Garden and go boating on Ooty Lake in the evening. Ooty gets cold after dark, so carry warm clothes. Overnight stay in Ooty.
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: Lucknow to Mettupalayam
2211 km · ~47h 33m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 884Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1034Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1184Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1327Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1477Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1627Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1769Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1919Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2069Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MettupalayamMettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
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: Lucknow to Mettupalayam
2211 km · ~49h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 737)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mettupalayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1474)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mettupalayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mettupalayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Arrive in Mettupalayam
Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Lucknow to Mettupalayam
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Mettupalayam for Mettupalayam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 47h 31m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 47h 31m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 1h 44m wait
1 change · 50h 1m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 4h 15m 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.
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: Mettupalayam to Ooty
60 km · ~1h 12m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mettupalayam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Arrive in OotyOoty, Tamil Nadu
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: Mettupalayam to Ooty
60 km · ~1h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mettupalayam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mettupalayam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mettupalayam → Ooty
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~60 km
~1h 20m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220
- Arrive in Ooty
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mettupalayam to Ooty
Nearest railway stations: Mettupalayam for Mettupalayam, Udagamandalam for Ooty.
Direct trains
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
Government Botanical Garden
A 55-acre garden from 1848 with a fossil tree trunk and Italian garden.
- 2
Ooty Lake
The boating lake at the edge of town.
Doddabetta and Pykara
Start at Doddabetta, the highest peak of the Nilgiris, before the clouds come in. Visit a tea factory to see tea being made and taste it, then the Rose Garden. In the afternoon, drive through pine forest to the Pine Forest viewpoint, the Shooting Spot and Pykara Lake and Falls. Overnight stay in Ooty.
- 1
Doddabetta Peak
At about 2,640 m, the highest point of the Nilgiris, with a telescope house.
- 2
Tea factory and museum
A working factory where you can watch tea being processed.
- 3
Rose Garden
Terraced gardens with thousands of rose varieties.
- 4
Pykara Lake and Falls
A forest lake with boating and a waterfall below it.
Coonoor and back to Lucknow
Drive down to Coonoor and visit Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock and Dolphin's Nose, viewpoints over the tea slopes and the Catherine Falls. If you would like the toy train experience, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway can be booked separately between Ooty and Coonoor. Drive from Ooty to Coonoor (about 20 km, 30 min) and from Coonoor to Mettupalayam (about 44 km, 1 hr). Board the train from Mettupalayam back to Lucknow (about 2,212 km), 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 Coonoor
20 km · ~24m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ooty
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
20 km · 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CoonoorCoonoor, Tamil Nadu
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 Coonoor
20 km · ~27m · 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.
- Arrive in Coonoor
Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
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 Coonoor
Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Wellington for Coonoor.
Direct trains
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.
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: Coonoor to Mettupalayam
44 km · ~53m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Coonoor
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
44 km · 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MettupalayamMettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
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: Coonoor to Mettupalayam
44 km · ~59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Coonoor
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coonoor. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coonoor → Mettupalayam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~44 km
~59m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Mettupalayam
Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Coonoor to Mettupalayam
Nearest railway stations: Wellington for Coonoor, Mettupalayam for Mettupalayam.
Direct trains
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.
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: Mettupalayam to Lucknow
2212 km · ~47h 34m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mettupalayam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 885Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1035Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1185Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1327Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1477Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1627Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1770Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1920Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2070Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LucknowLucknow, Uttar 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: Mettupalayam to Lucknow
2212 km · ~49h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mettupalayam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mettupalayam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mettupalayam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 737)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lucknow. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1475)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lucknow. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Lucknow
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km
~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Arrive in Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar 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: Mettupalayam to Lucknow
Nearest railway stations: Mettupalayam for Mettupalayam, Lucknow for Lucknow.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 45h 31m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 45h 32m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 48h 1m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore North — about 4h 10m 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.
- 1
Sim's Park
A botanical garden in a ravine at Coonoor.
- 2
Dolphin's Nose
A rock viewpoint over the valley and Catherine Falls.
Tour Overview
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), the "Queen of Hill Stations", lies at about 2,240 m in the Nilgiris, with tea gardens, lakes, eucalyptus forest and the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Lucknow. The route runs Lucknow → Mettupalayam → Ooty → Coonoor → Mettupalayam → Lucknow, about 4,547 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 Ooty Tour from Lucknow
- Government Botanical Garden
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Tea factory and museum
- Rose Garden
- Pykara Lake and Falls
- Sim's Park
- Dolphin's Nose
Inclusions in the 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 Lucknow 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 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 Ooty Tour
Best time to visit: March–June, September–November
Route: Lucknow → Mettupalayam → Ooty → Coonoor → Mettupalayam → Lucknow (about 4,547 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mettupalayam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 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 Lucknow. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹68,190 | ₹21,000 | ₹16,350 |
| 33 Persons | ₹55,060 | ₹19,970 | ₹15,320 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹49,100 | ₹18,850 | ₹14,200 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹45,320 | ₹18,340 | ₹13,690 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹38,420 | ₹17,750 | ₹13,090 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Lucknow the drive is about 2,192 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mettupalayam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Government Botanical Garden
Established in 1848, this garden is laid out in terraces on the slopes of Doddabetta, showcasing a diverse collection of plants. It is home to a fossilised tree trunk estimated to be around 20 million years old.
Ooty Lake
An artificial lake created in 1824 by John Sullivan, the British collector credited with founding Ooty. It is a popular spot for boating, with paddle boats and rowboats available for hire.
Doddabetta Peak
The highest point in the Nilgiris at about 2,637 metres, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. A telescope house at the summit provides closer views of the landscape.
Tea factory and museum
A working factory where you can watch tea being processed.
Rose Garden
Terraced gardens with thousands of rose varieties.
Pykara Lake and Falls
A forest lake with boating and a waterfall below it.
Sim's Park
A botanical garden in a ravine at Coonoor.
Dolphin's Nose
Dolphin's Nose is a striking rock formation and viewpoint near Ooty, Tamil Nadu, offering sweeping views of the surrounding Nilgiri hills and valleys. Located about 18.5 km from Ooty town, it is a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers seeking panoramic landscapes and cool mountain air.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–June, September–November is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
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 Lucknow 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
Things To Do
Boating on Ooty Lake
Enjoy paddle boating or rowing on the artificial lake created in 1824 by John Sullivan. The lake is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and offers a serene escape.
1-2 hours
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
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–June, September–November
Route: Lucknow → Mettupalayam → Ooty → Coonoor → Mettupalayam → Lucknow (about 4,547 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mettupalayam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 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 Lucknow on day 1 and you are back in Lucknow on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Lucknow → Mettupalayam → Ooty → Coonoor → Mettupalayam → Lucknow. That is about 4,547 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹16,350 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹13,090 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 Lucknow and back. By cab from Lucknow the drive is about 2,192 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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 Mettupalayam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–June, September–November.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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