Can we go to Ooty via Bandipur?
Even if you are not planning to go to Ooty, you can make a one-day plan of driving through this spectacular road via Bandipur National Park to somehow pacify the travel bug inside you, especially during the pandemic situation.
How far is coorg from Ooty?
239 Kms
Distance Between Ooty to Coorg
| Distance between Ooty to Coorg by Road is | 239 Kms |
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| Distance between Ooty to Coorg by Flight is | 141 Kms |
| Travel Time from Ooty to Coorg by Road is | 6:27 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Ooty | Coimbatore International Airport (11.41, 76.69) |
| Nearest Airport in Coorg | Bajpe airport (12.34, 75.81) |
Is it difficult to drive to Ooty?
Road is OK, not very steep hairpin bends. But in the afternoon lot of vehicles (especially buses,lorries etc) were doing the descent and road was bit crowded. And most of them were travelling at high speeds, which was a bit scary. I hope if you start climbing in the early morning, the downhill traffic will be less.
How far is Coonoor from Ooty?
21 Kms
Distance Between Ooty to Coonoor
| Distance between Ooty to Coonoor by Road is | 21 Kms |
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| Distance between Ooty to Coonoor by Flight is | 13 Kms |
| Travel Time from Ooty to Coonoor by Road is | 0:37 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Ooty | Coimbatore International Airport (11.41, 76.69) |
Can we cross Bandipur at night?
The night traffic ban was introduced following a directive from the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner in 2009 to provide wild animals a reprieve from vehicular movement. The ban is from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. It was challenged in the High Court of Karnataka, but the decision was upheld.
Which road is best for Ooty?
Top 5 Nilgiri Ghat Roads to Reach Ooty
- Gudalur Ghat (National Highway 212 and 67): Route: Gundlupet-Bandipur-Mudumalai-Gudalur-Ooty.
- Sigur Ghat (State Highway 67): Route: Mudumalai-Kalhatti-Ooty.
- Manjur Ghat:
How far is Kodaikanal from Ooty?
254 Kms
Distance Between Kodaikanal to Ooty
| Distance between Kodaikanal to Ooty by Road is | 254 Kms |
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| Distance between Kodaikanal to Ooty by Flight is | 156 Kms |
| Travel Time from Kodaikanal to Ooty by Road is | 6:29 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Kodaikanal | Madurai Airport (10.24, 77.49) |
Which is better Ooty or Darjeeling?
Both the places have different scenic beauty and characteristics. The himalayan peaks make Darjeeling more attractive. On the other hand, Ooty is more clean with less traffic and smooth roads.
Which is better Ooty or Coonoor?
Ooty is the most well recognized hill station of Tamil Nadu and is easily accessible from TN as well as Karnataka – hence gets overcrowded. Between the two, Coonoor is a better bet. Kodai is better than either within TN. If you must have a commercialised busier place, Ooty.
At what time Bandipur road closed?
The Karnataka government banned night traffic through the road passing through Bandipur National Park as conservationists argued that it is disturbing the wildlife from 9 P.M up to 6 A.M. It is closed for 2 wheelers from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. The alternate road to use during night hours is, leave NH 766 at Kalpetta and …
Is Bandipur road closed at night?
The Kerala government has told the Supreme Court that emphasis was to be given to the right of human beings over wild animals, as the night traffic ban on the Bandipur tiger reserve, imposed without any scientific study or basis, was highly discriminating, besides causing innumerable hardships to the people.