Ooty to Palani One Way Drop Taxi
- Distance174.3 km
- Travel time3 h 52 min
Choose your vehicle: Ooty to Palani
Due to a problem in Google Maps, the kms may be higher. Please contact the office for the exact price range. Thank you.
Total includes driver batta. Toll and permit charges are extra, paid as per actuals.
About the Ooty to Palani taxi
The road from Ooty to Palani covers about 174.3 km and usually takes 3 h 52 min. With a one way drop taxi you pay only for the Ooty to Palani direction, and the driver returns on their own.
Toll and permit charges, where they apply on the way, are not part of the fare and are paid as per actuals. The distance shown is the road distance for the usual route.
One way fares from Ooty to Palani run from ₹3,015 to ₹4,858, depending on the car you choose and include driver batta. The exact total for each car is shown above before you book.
About Ooty: Ooty, officially Udhagamandalam, is the main hill station of the Nilgiris at about 2,200 metres above sea level. The climate is cool all year, and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs up from Mettupalayam.
About Palani: Palani is one of the six abodes of Murugan and one of the most visited temples in South India. Pilgrims climb about 700 steps, or take the winch or rope car, to reach the Dandayuthapani Swami Temple on the hill.
Places to visit in Palani
- Dandayuthapani Swami Temple
- Palani Winch
- Periyanayaki Amman Temple
- Kodaikanal (nearby)
Ooty to Palani taxi: frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Ooty to Palani?
For your Ooty to Palani drop taxi, the road distance is about 174.3 km.
How long does it take to travel from Ooty to Palani by taxi?
The drive usually takes about 3 h 52 min. Traffic, weather and rest stops can change this.
What is the Ooty to Palani drop taxi fare?
The fare is ₹3,015 to ₹4,858 depending on the car. It includes driver batta. Toll and permit charges are extra and paid as per actuals.
Are toll and permit charges included in the Ooty to Palani fare?
No. Toll gates, state permits and hill station charges are extra and paid as per actuals during the trip.
Which cars can I book from Ooty to Palani?
You can choose from Sedan (4 seater), SUV (6 seater), MUV (7 seater) and Innova Crysta (7 seater). The total for each is shown on this page.
Can I book a round trip or a package from Ooty?
Yes. Choose Round Trip or Package on the home page, enter Ooty as the pickup and you will see the fare for each car before you book.
How do I book a drop taxi from Ooty to Palani?
Pick a car above and press Book now, then enter your name, mobile number, pickup date, time and address. We will contact you on your mobile number to confirm the trip.




