Plan a smooth Coimbatore to Ooty taxi trip with tips on hairpin bends, weather and the best pickup times.
The drive from Coimbatore to Ooty covers 170 km and climbs into the Nilgiri hills through 36 famous hairpin bends from Mettupalayam.
Start early — before 8 AM is ideal — to avoid hill traffic and reach Ooty by midday with plenty of daylight.
Choose an Innova or SUV for the climb. The extra space and suspension comfort matter on the ghat sections.
Check weather forecasts before travelling between October and December, when heavy rains occasionally close sections of the ghat road.