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How Many Days for Ooty and Kodaikanal?

The transfer day decides everything — budget a full day for it.

By Mahesh Kumar R., naturalist Updated 2 min read

At a glance

Recommended
6 days / 5 nights
Minimum
5 days
Transfer
~250 km, 7–8 h
Extra option
Valparai in between
Start
Coimbatore
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Quick answer

Plan about 6 days and 5 nights to see Ooty and Kodaikanal together: 2 nights in Kodaikanal, 3 nights in Ooty (with Coonoor and Mudumalai), and one full day for the roughly 250 km transfer. Five days is possible if you skip Mudumalai; seven or eight days lets you add Valparai in between.

Options

DaysPlan
52 Kodai + 2 Ooty, skip Mudumalai
62 Kodai + 3 Ooty incl. Mudumalai
7–8+ Valparai between them

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Is 4 days enough for Ooty and Kodaikanal?

It's rushed — one day would be lost to the transfer.

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