Car Rental Charges from Chennai to Ooty |
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Vehicle Type |
Seating Capacity |
Charges |
Chennai to Ooty to Chennai |
Tempo Traveller |
12 or 13 or 14 |
18,200 /- |
Chennai to Ooty to Chennai |
Innova |
6 or 7 |
16800-/- |
Chennai to Ooty to Chennai |
Tavera |
9 |
14,500-/- |
Chennai to Ooty to Chennai |
Indica / Indigo |
4 |
12,000-/- |
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Above Charges includes Km Charges, Driver Allowance , Diesel Charges, Toll Charges |
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Number of days for Usages 4 days |
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Charges is Valid for 1200 kms usage |
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Beyond 1200 Kms will be charged at Rs.13/- for Force Tempo Traveler, Rs.12/- for innova, Rs.10/- for Tavera and Rs.8/- for Indica respectively |
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If any Additional Days usage beyond 4 days, then the Minimum coverage of 250 kms per day will be added to the used KMS |
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Ooty Sight Seeing
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Ooty is also known as "Udhagamandalam". It’s been rightly titled as the as Queen of Hills. Ooty, the headquarters of The Nilgiris district is one of the famous hill stations in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above mean sea level. |
| Botanical Gardens |
The garden is very popular with nature lovers and those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close. In the month of May, then you can also be a part of the summer festival, which is held here annually. |
| Ooty Lake |
If you love the outdoors, Ooty lake is a must see for you. It was built in 1825 and is about 2.5 km long. Visitors to this lake can go for boating on the lake or enjoy their favorite outdoor activity of fishing. |
| Dodabetta Peak |
The Dodabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10kms from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak. |
| Lamb's Rock |
Lamb's Rock is another vantage point that is ideal for taking pictures and is a wonderful picnic spot. It is merely 9kms. From Coonnoor and is known for the splendid views it offers of the plains of Coimbatore and the tea states in the surrounding areas. |
| Kodanadu's View Point |
Kodanadu is about 16kms from Kotagiri, and is situated on the eastern edge of the Nilgiri range. It is a great vantage point that offers a breathtaking view of the Moyar river and the tea estates. There is a watchtower here that offers a view of the Rangasamy peak. |
| Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
The Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 67kms from Ooty. The Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of very rich flora and fauna, and is home to many endangered species.
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| Kotagiri |
East of Ooty, is a little village of kotagiri, which is about 28km from the popular hill station. Kotagiri is the oldest one of the three hill stations in the Nilgiris. It is a beautiful hill resort that has wonderful tea estates and is definitely worth a visit. |
| Kalhatty Waterfalls |
The beautiful Kolhatty waterfalls are about 100 feet in height and are located on the kalhatty slopes. The falls are about 13kms from the city, so anyone on a tour of Ooty can easily check out the falls and the beautiful area surrounding it. |
| Sim's park |
The Sim's Park is spread over an area of 12 hectares and is believed to have more than 1000 plant species, including many flowering plants, pines, ferns and shrubs. If you are visiting in May, then you can attend the fruit and vegetable show held annually. |
| Dolphin's Nose |
| Come down to this point and have a good time, enjoying games and an outdoor picnic. It’s a great vantage point that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. If it is clear day, you can even see the Catherine falls from here. |
| Mukurthi |
According to the Todas, the souls of the dead move on to the next world from this very sacred place. It is an interesting place for the skeptics as the flora and fauna of this pace bears a striking resemblance to that found in Himalayan region. |
| Avalanche |
Avalanche lies 28 km from Ooty. The place is a nature lover's paradise. It is a lake, which is ideal for fishing, though one has to obtain permission before hand. It is also the perfect place to enjoy bird watching and a quiet afternoon. |
| Coonnoor |
Coonoor is a famous hill station that is 17 kms from ooty. It is probably the second most popular hill station in the Nilgiris. The hill station stands at a height of 1839 meters and is known for its great picnic spots and picturesque surroundings. |
Events And Festivals |
| Tea and Tourism Festival |
If you are in Ooty in the month of January, you cannot possibly miss the Tea and Tourism festival. At the festival, you can learn more about your favorite drink and possibly taste some of the best cups of tea. |
| Makar Pongal |
In January, if you find yourself holidaying in Ooty, then do not forget to join the festivities and enjoy the celebrations. |
| Flower Show |
The popular flower show is held in May at the botanical gardens and is a great event that attracts visitors from all over. |
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