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Kottayam to Nilgiris

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Kottayam, India → Nilgiris, India

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121 м

Turn right

102 м

Turn left onto Thiruvathuckal Road

Thiruvathuckal Road, 1 km 150 м

1 km 150 м

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23 м

Turn left onto Thiruvathuckal - Illickal Road

Thiruvathuckal - Illickal Road, 2 km 720 м

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IndiGo Airlines

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IndiGo Airlines

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Duration 50 min

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $101.63–$228.68

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways

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Duration 5h 50m

Frequency Every 3 hours

Estimated price $2.54–$40.65

Phone 14646

Customer Service 14646

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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SETC

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Duration 5h 10m

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $2.79–$25.41

Phone +91 9447071021

Customer Service +91 9447071021

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SETC

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Duration 2h 1m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $1.27–$4.19

Phone 9513948001

Customer Service 9513948001

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What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris is to bus which costs $3.48 - $25 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Nilgiris?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ooty via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Nilgiris?

The distance between Kottayam and Nilgiris is 356 km. The road distance is 342.7 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Nilgiris without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 22m and costs $27.17 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kottayam to Nilgiris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Nilgiris bus from?

Kottayam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where does the Kottayam to Nilgiris bus arrive?

Kottayam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Nilgiris?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Nilgiris is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kottayam to Nilgiris.

Where can I stay near Nilgiris?

There are 667+ hotels available in Nilgiris. Prices start at $16.51 per night.

St. Stephen's Church

St. Stephen's Church is located on the road to Mysore in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris district.

Doddabetta

Doddabetta (IPA: ) is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It is the third highest peak in South India next to Anamudi and Meesapulimala. The peaks Hecuba (2375 m), Kattadadu (2418 m) and Kulkudi (2439 m) are the three closely linked summits in the west of the Doddabetta range near to Udagamandalam. The word Doddabetta is derived from Kannada, meaning 'big hill'.

Government Rose Garden

The Government Rose Garden (formerly known as the Jayalalithaa Rose Garden, Centenary Rose Park and Nootrandu Roja Poonga) is situated on the slopes of the Elk Hill in Vijayanagaram of Ooty town in Tamil Nadu, India at an altitude of 2200 meters.

Nilgiris

Ooty (listen), officially known as Udhagamandalam (also known as Ootacamund (listen); abbreviated as Udhagai), is a town and a municipality in the Nilgiris district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 86 km north west of Coimbatore and is the headquarters of the Nilgiris district. Located in the Nilgiri Hills, it is known as the "Queen of Hill Stations" and is a popular tourist destination.

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How do I travel from Kottayam to Nilgiris without a car?

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