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Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Facts
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where: city / town in Tamil’s hill stations
- population: 93,900
- calling code: 0423
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Getting There
Arrive early for buses to ensure a seat. They often leave early if full. Ghat roads have numerous hairpin bends which can have fairly heavy traffic and very bad surfaces at times. The Gudalur road passes through Mudumalai and Bandipur sanctuaries. You might see an elephant herd and other wildlife, especially at night.
Air
The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, 105 km away. Taxis available.
Bus
State government and private Cheran buses (T0423-244 3970) pull in to the bus stand, just south of the railway station and a 10-min walk from the town centre. Frequent buses to Coimbatore (every 20 mins, 0530-2000, 3½ hrs), Coonoor (every 10 mins, 0530-2045), and Mettupalayam (0530-2100, 2 hrs). Daily buses to Bengaluru (Bangalore) (0630-2000), Mysore (0800-1530, 3½-5 hrs), Kozhikode (0630-1515), Chennai (1630- 1830), Palakkad (0715-1515), Palani (0800- 1800), Hassan (1130, 1500), Kannur (0915, 2000), Kanniyakumari (1745), Kodaikkanal (0630, 9½ hrs via magnificent route through Palani); Madikeri (0700, 1100); Pondicherry (1700); Salem (1300). Check timings. Several on the short route (36 km) to Masinagudi in Mudumalai, 1½ hrs on a steep and bendy but interesting road.
Train
Railway station, T0423-244 2246. From Mettupalayam Blue Mountain (steam to Coonoor; then diesel to Ooty), 2 return trains daily. The Heritage Steam Chariot to Runneymede runs at weekends (more frequent in season). It departs Ooty 1000, returns 1600 (delayed when engine runs out of steam!). Highly recommended. Tickets include Indian packed lunch: Rs 280, or Rs 550 in Maharaja coach, from Sangeetha (listed above) or Ooty railway station.Stay In Touch
Banks
ATMs congregate along Bank Rd and Commercial Rd. State Bank of India, on Bank Rd, deals in foreign exchange.
Internet
Gateways, 8/9 Moosa Sait Complex, Commercial Rd. Excellent, fast, ISDN lines, Rs 30 per hr.
Medical services
Govt Hospital, Hospital Rd, T0423-244 2212.
Post
Head Post Office, Collectorate and Telegraph Office, Town W Circle.
Useful contacts
Police, T100. Wildlife Warden, 1st floor, Mahalingam Building, T0423- 244098, 1000-1730. Closed 1300-1400.Are you a business owner? Click Here to promote your business on tripwolf!
