Discussion in ' Tamil Nadu ' started by Wrangler , Jun 7, Log in or Sign up. India Travel Forum. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. Ooty or Kodaikanal Which is Better?
Tags: kodaikanal ooty which is better. We are a group of 4 friends who are looking to spend some quality time together at a hill station in South India. We have shortlisted Ooty and Kodaikanal as the possible destination, but unable to finalize the choice as none of us have been to either of the two places. Could you please help us to consolidate the pros and cons of both Ooty and Kodaikanal? Wrangler , Jun 7, Every place has something unique to offer. It really comes down to personal preferences while selecting a particular destination from the list of probables.
I have been to both Ooty and Kodaikanal. And from experience, I can list down the following pros and cons - Ooty Pros: 1. Good road connectivity with all major cities and towns in South India. Loads of public transport options to choose from. Both state transport Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and private operators run buses between Ooty and other major places in South India. Quite a few places to visit nearby, including Coonoor, Bandipur , Glenmorgan and Kotagiri. Lots of hotels, guest houses and resorts available.
Even if you are planning a trip on short notice, you can easily find accommodation in Ooty. Busses ply regularly from Coimbatore to Ooty. There is just one train from Chennai that travels up to Metupallayam that is located at the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains. Travelers can travel up to Metupalayam in the train and take the Heritage train up to Ooty or go by bus. Taxis are also available from both Coimbatore and Metupallayam to Ooty.
The nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai. The nearest railway station is Kodaikanal Road, which is at the foothills of the mountain. From here, you need to take a cab to the hill station. There are also buses that ply from many locations in Tamilnadu to Kodaikanal.
The next thing that you will think about after the travel distance is the things you can see and do in Ooty and Kodaikanal. If you have three to four days, you can also travel to Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Mudumalai. All these places are nearby on the Nilgiri Mountains.
You can plan the places to visit based on your available time. When compared to Ooty, there are not many tourist places in Kodaikanal. The lake at the center of the town is one of the major attractions. As for the things to do, in both places you go for boating, cycling, horse riding, hiking, trekking, and shopping. If you want to visit Kodaikanal, you can plan your trip between March and September. You can explore Kodaikanal in two days.
As for Ooty, you may need 2 to 5 days. Ooty and Kodaikanal are two interesting holidaying spots quite popular amongst tourist for their excellent weather, soothing environment and mesmerising natural beauty. Ooty Kodaikanal are two of the most beautiful hill stations around the world that not just offer scenic beauty but also exciting activities and varied form of nature to make your stay as memorable as they can.
On the other hand, Kodaikanal with the word meaning of "The Gift of the Forest" is often referred as "Princess of Hill stations". Ooty is located at a distance of km away from Coimbatore and is a famous hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Like Kodaikanl is also situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, in the Palani hill range, under the administrative control of Dindigul district.
Refreshing natural setting with exceptionally beautiful flowers, gigantic mountains, thick forest along with acres and acres of breath taking tea estates create the perfect setting of Ooty welcoming its guests for a special vacation. While the town of Kodaikanal is not just a hill station, it offer rich historical heritage as well to its tourists.
From trekking routes to temples to museums to caves to water falls to parks to lakes, you will have almost everything on this hill station to keep yourself engaged. The places with its wide range of holidaying options cater to all kinds of vacations as well such as honeymoon, family trip, adventure holidays, religious tours, etc.
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