Nilgiris Mountain Railway Ride
Outdoors · Ooty · 5 hours
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Overview
Ride the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO-listed marvel of colonial engineering. This blue-and-cream Toy Train winds through misty hills, tea gardens, and forests. Experience one of India’s most scenic and nostalgic rail journeys from Mettupalayam to Ooty via Coonoor.
- UNESCO-listed railway route with over 250 bridges, tunnels, and hairpin bends.
- Ride through scenic tea plantations, pine forests, and waterfalls.
- Learn the history and legacy of this 19th-century railway from your guide.
- Stopover options at Coonoor or Lovedale for tea breaks and photography.
- Heritage walk or local market visit in Ooty after the ride(Optional).
Hosted in English
Meeting point
Ooty or Coonoor Railway Station
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
What is included
Reserved seat on Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Ooty - Coonoor or vice versa)
Local guide with heritage insights
Transfers to and from station (from Ooty/Coonoor)
What is not included
Meals
Pickup from outside Ooty/Coonoor area (can be arranged on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
- Ticket booking subject to availability
- Exact timing and sector confirmed upon booking
₹2,400/ guest
Free cancellation
