How to Reach Ooty and Bandipur National Park from Hyderabad
The southern part of India holds a significant role in Indian tourism. The region is wrapped in verdant forest, hills, lakes and so on. Some of the popular places to visit for a South India tour are Ooty, Mysore, Coimbatore, Munnar, Wayanad, Madurai, Vizag, and many more. Apart from the conventional tourist spots, the wildlife reserves like Bandipur, Nagarahole, Mudumalai, Wayanad, and a few more are gaining prominence among explorers and travel enthusiasts. Hyderabad is a rising star in South India, in terms of job opportunities and urban living. Young professionals and the general population staying here prefer to visit some nearby destinations to escape into the lap of nature and rejuvenate.
This blog is all about planning a trip to Ooty and Bandipur Tiger Reserve from Hyderabad. You will learn about how to craft the entire tour plan and even the journey to reach Ooty.
Planning the Commute to Ooty from Hyderabad
By Flight: You will not get any options to directly fly to Ooty. There is only one direct flight that connects Hyderabad to Mysore. Alternatively, you can board a flight from Hyderabad to Coimbatore. The flying time is about 1.5 hours. The Coimbatore International Airport is about 112 km from Ooty. By Train: Reserve your train tickets from Hyderabad to Mysore or Coimbatore. The journey time is around 15 hours and 19 hours consecutively. The distance between Mysore Junction and Ooty is about 128 km, and from Coimbatore Junction, it is 88 km.
A Comprehensive Itinerary for Ooty and Bandipur National Park from Hyderabad
Day 1: Arrival at Mysore or Coimbatore and Reach Ooty
Reach Mysore or Coimbatore, and drive to Ooty by evening. If you wish, you can spend a night in Mysore or Coimbatore and explore the city. After reaching Ooty, check into your hotel and rest properly overnight.
Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing for the Whole Day
Hire a cab and head out for Ooty sightseeing. Ooty is known to be the ‘Queen of Hills’, and the natural splendour in this beautiful city is worth soaking in. You can visit Ooty anytime in the year, and you will find the weather equally mesmerising. There are several places to explore in Ooty; therefore, you need to start early for the day. Top tourist attractions to explore in Ooty are - Doddabetta Peak, Tea Estate Viewpoint, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, and Ooty Lake.
Day 3: Bandipur Bus/Canter Safari
Bandipur National Park is just 41 km from Ooty. Bandipur National Park offers morning and evening safari activities to explore the exotic wildlife. The morning slot for both bus and canter is 6:30 am to 9:00 am. Hence, it is a bit challenging to reach the national park so early. After having breakfast at Ooty, start your journey towards Bandipur National Park. You can easily reach the entry gate in 2 hours. Enjoy a slow drive throughout the route as the road is surrounded by the forest on both sides. Reach Bandipur by late morning. Embark on an afternoon safari from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In order to avail the safari of your choice, you must conduct Bandipur online booking of safari for advance reservation of seats. This is an important part of your trip plan because an advance booking ensures your preferred safari vehicle and time slot. Return to Ooty in the evening after completing the safari.
Day 4: Return to Hyderabad from Ooty
Have breakfast and start your drive towards Mysore or Coimbatore, after checking out of Ooty. Board your scheduled flight or train and end the trip with lots of memories and photographs. The best part of this tour plan is that you can explore boh nature and wildlife in just 4 days and without any hurry.
