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How To Reach Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ride
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How To Reach Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ride
Here are complete details on how to reach Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Tamil Nadu:
Nilgiri Mountain Railway Route
Mettupalayam – Kellar – Coonoor – Wellington – Lovedale – Ooty
The Nigiri Mountain Railway ride begins from Mettupalayam, which is about 35 km north of the city of Coimbatore. There are regular taxi, train, and bus services from Coimbatore to Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam Railway Station, this beautiful toy train crosses the Bhavani River and then the route starts to climb gently. The train passes through charming mountain towns like Kellar, Coonoor, Wellington, and Lovedale before reaching its terminus in Ooty or Ootacamund.
There are two steam locomotives of Nilrigi Mountain Railway between Ooty and Coonoor. While one train runs daily between Mettupalayam and Ooty via Coonoor. All the information about Nilgiri Mountain Railway route or Ooty toy train route is available at IRCTC website run by Indian Railways.
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New Delhi to Coonoor | 11.0 hours | 41.0 hours | 41.0 hours | - |
Bangalore to Coonoor | - | 7.0 hours | 7.0 hours | - |
Chennai to Coonoor | - | 10.0 hours | 14.0 hours | - |
Pune to Coonoor | - | 18.0 hours | 32.0 hours | - |
Mumbai to Coonoor | - | 21.0 hours | 34.0 hours | - |
Hyderabad to Coonoor | 5.0 hours | 16.0 hours | 18.0 hours | - |
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Where can I book tickets for Nilgiri Mountain Railway?
Train tickets can be booked from IRCTC website, just like for any other train in India.
How much does the Nilgiri Mountain Railway tickets cost?
INR 25 for second class coaches and INR 150 or INR 185 for first classes depending on the destination.
Can I take train back from Ooty to Coonoor on the same day?
Yes, it’s possible to visit Ooty from Coonoor and return on the same day. The journey each side takes about one hour.
Can we book Nilgiri mountain railway online?
Yes. You can visit the government authorized IRCTC website, and book the ticket for Nilgiri mountain railway online without any hassle.
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