3D/2N
1/63D/2N
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Ooty & Coonoor Nilgiri Toy Train Weekend
3D2N with a UNESCO mountain railway ride
Duration
3D/2N
Difficulty
easy
Group size
Up to 28
Transport
tempo-traveller, train
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Coonoor to Ooty
- Doddabetta peak, the highest in the Nilgiris
- Dolphin's Nose and Sim's Park in Coonoor
- Tea factory tour and estate walk
- Botanical gardens and Ooty lake
- Drive through Bandipur with a chance of elephants
Pickup & drop points
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Reporting point · Bangalore
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Drop point on the return leg
Share your preferred point after booking - the organiser confirms it in the trip group.
Day-by-day itinerary
Timings are indicative and may shift with traffic or weather.
1
Day 1Bengaluru → Ooty via Bandipur
Leave at 5 am and drive through Bandipur and the 36 hairpins at Gudalur, watching for elephants along the reserve road. Reach Ooty by afternoon, check in, and finish the day at the botanical gardens and the lake.
dinner
Hotel, Ooty
2
Day 2Coonoor, the toy train and Doddabetta
Drive down to Coonoor for Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose, then board the Nilgiri Mountain Railway back up to Ooty — an hour and a half of rack-and-pinion climbing. Doddabetta peak in the late afternoon.
breakfastdinner
Hotel, Ooty
3
Day 3Tea factory and the drive home
A tea factory and estate walk in the morning with time to buy Nilgiri tea, then the drive back via Bandipur. Mysuru drop at 5 pm, Bengaluru by 9 pm.
breakfast
Stay & food
hotel
Hotel, Ooty · Hotel, Ooty
tempo-travellertrainToy train rideTea factory tourLake boatingGarden walk
Meals included
Day 1dinner
Day 2breakfast, dinner
Day 3breakfast
Vegetarian, Jain and eggless plates available - tell the organiser at checkout.
What's included
Stay
- 2 night(s) stay — hotel
Food
- Meals as listed in the day-wise plan
Transport
- AC tempo traveller / bus from the boarding hub
- All local transfers, tolls, parking and driver charges
Team
- SoloTrips-verified trip captain throughout
- First-aid kit and emergency support
Not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees and camera charges unless stated
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not in inclusions
- Travel insurance
Cancellation & date change
15+ days before departure90% refund
7+ days before departure50% refund
3+ days before departure0% refund
Refunds processed within 7 working days.
What to pack
Keep it to one backpack - vehicle space is shared.
Documents
Government photo ID (Aadhaar / DL / Passport)Essential
Clothing
Two changes of comfortable clothesEssential
Light jacket or fleece for the night
Gear
Trekking or sports shoes with gripEssential
Reusable water bottle, 1L or moreEssential
Small daypack
Personal
Personal medication and basic first aidEssential
Sunscreen, cap and sunglasses
Power bank and charging cable
Organiser & safety
Organised by · since 2014
Trip Junction
✫ 4.3 · 1750 trips completed
Trip Junction is a high-volume weekend operator: multiple buses out of Bengaluru every Friday to Ooty, Coorg, Gokarna and Goa. Prices are the lowest on the platform and the groups are the largest — 25 to 30 people is normal — which suits travellers who want the trip sorted and the price low.
Verified organiser
Documents and track record are checked before a trip can be listed.
24×7 support helpline
Real humans on call for the whole departure.
Insured & first-aid on ground
Coverage and a trained kit travel with the group.
Live location sharing
Share your trip trail with family in a tap.
24×7 SOS & support
One tap from your booking once the trip is confirmed.
Traveller reviews
4.0
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Great trip, long drive✫ 4
The destination and the organisation were both excellent. Only gripe is the overnight drive — bring a neck pillow and don't expect much sleep on the ghat road.
Solid weekend break✫ 4
Good balance of activity and downtime. Rooms were basic but clean. The bonfire night was the highlight — everyone actually talked instead of staring at phones.
Good to know
Is this trip solo-friendly?
Yes — most people on our departures book solo. You'll be added to the group WhatsApp three days before departure, and the trip captain handles introductions on the bus.
What's the group size?
Departures are capped, and the exact number is on the booking page. Anything above 20 runs with two captains.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Refunds follow the cancellation policy shown on the departure — 90% up to 15 days before, 50% up to 7 days, nothing inside 72 hours.
Still have a question?
Talk to Trip Junction directly before you book.