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Bangalore / Mysore |
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Mudumalai is around 235 kms by road from Bangalore,
past the palace city of Mysore (90 kms from Mysore). The drive from
Mysore takes you past the temple town of Nanjangud and Bandipur
wild life sanctuary. The road is very good (except for a short stretch
after Nanjangud) making this an enjoyable drive.
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Bangalore is called the silicon valley of India
and is a trendy, modern city with good international and domestic
air connections. Bangalore is also connected to all major Indian
cities by rail.
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Many
fast trains connect Bangalore to Mysore and the journey takes around
3 hours. One can hire a taxi from Mysore to Mudumalai or take a bus
from Mysore to Ooty and disembark at Theppakadu. Alternatively, one
can drive down from Bangalore to Mudumalai, which should take around
4 -1/2 hours. |
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| Air
Connections to Bangalore (Domestic) |
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is very well connected by air to all major cities in India. The
domestic airlines operating services to Bangalore are : |
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Sahara
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Connections to Bangalore (International) |
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Bangalore
is fast becoming an important international airport. As of now,
the following direct connections are available : |
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Singapore
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Kualalampur
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Frankfurt
(Lufthansa) |
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Colombo
(Srilankan Airlines) |
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Middle
East (Indian Airlines) |
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Kathmandu
(Royal Nepal Airlines) |
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Alternatively,
one can reach Bangalore via Chennai, another important international
airport in India which is a 40 minute flight away. |
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| Train
connections to Bangalore |
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Chennai
: Shatabdi Express (upto Mysore), Bangalore Mail, Kaveri Express
(upto Mysore), Lalbagh Express, Brindavan Express. |
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Mumbai
: Udyan Express, Chalukya Express, Sharavati Express (upto Mysore) |
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Delhi
: Swarnajayanti Express (upto Mysore), Rajdhani Express, Karnataka
Express |
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Ooty / Coimbatore |
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The
other option to reach Mudumalai is by road from the hill town of
Ootacamund or Ooty. One can climb down the steep Sighur ghat road
in about 1.5 hours or take the longer hill road via Gudalur which
takes an hour longer. |
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Bus
connections between Ooty and Theppakadu are good. One can also hire
a jeep for the ride at a cost of around Rs 500. |
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Ooty
can be reached by rail from Coimbatore. Take the Nilagiri express
and switch over to a quaint hill train at Mettupalayam, a small
rail station at the foot hills of the mountains. The rail road from
Mettupalayam to Ooty is the steepest railway line in the world and
the ride is a truly fascinating experience which has been extensively
chronicled on BBC. You will be treated to some breathtaking views
as this tiny train puffs up the steep mountain side, pulled by two
engines and supported by a unique tooth and saw arrangement on the
rails. |
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One
can also drive down from Coimbatore to Ooty ( around 60 kms) in
about 3 hours. Savour the beautiful sights of the Blue Mountains
(Nilagiris) on this hill drive. |
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Coimbatore is the nearest airport to Ooty, with good air and rail
connections to all major cities in India. |
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Connections to Coimbatore |
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Coimbatore
is well connected by air to all major cities in India. The domestic
airlines operating services to Coimbatore are : |
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Airways (www.jetairways.com) |
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Indian
Airlines (www.indianairlines.com) |
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| Train
connections to Coimbatore |
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Coimbatore
is an important train station with good connections to most major
cities in India : |
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Chennai
: Nilagiri Express (upto Ooty), Cheran Express, Intercity express,
Kovai Express. |
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Mumbai : Kanyakumari Express, Trivandrum Express. |
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Delhi
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| Hiring
Taxis |
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Taxis
at airports and railway stations normally run on pre-fixed rates.
One-way fares can be expensive; it may be better to hire a taxi
from a regular taxi operator in the town and retain it for the duration
of your stay. This can normally be organised through your hotel.
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If
you need cars with seat belts (highly recommended), please do not
hire an Ambassador car as these normally do not have seat belts.
Ask for one of the modern cars like Tata Indica, Maruti Esteem or
Hyundai Accent.
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If
you are a foreigner, it is strongly recommended that you do not
drive in India. The driving conditions are very different from those
in advanced countries and taxis are very affordable (around USD
25 per day). |
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