Road between Kochi- Mysore

Red1973 · Nov 14th, 2005, 17:40

Just how "rough" is the car trip between Kochi- Ooty- Mysore?

We're planning to take this route in Jan with our 2 yr old but she and I both get terrible travel sickness

Our daughter usually bounces back pretty fast but if I get really sick it seems to spark a migraine and take a couple of days to recover.

I have heard that this road trip is unbelievable

and I would be soooooo disappointed if we got really sick! We had a great time driving (or being driven) around Rajasthan earlier this year but the roads weren't at all windey.

How long does the journey between Kochi and Ooty take- including a couple of stops for the toddler

?

Cheers guys! I'm getting so excited!

john.sw · Nov 14th, 2005, 21:13

The journey from Kochi to Ooty takes about 7½ hours by car.

You can stop off at The Residency in Coimbatore for a wash and freshen up and a meal.

After Mettupalayam the road starts climbing up the Western Ghats. There are about 30 hair-pin bends on the way!

Because of the steep climb to Ooty, the road is slow - and if you have a good driver he will avoid the potholes and bumps and make your journey far more pleasant!

The views are fantastic, so don't be tired and fall asleep!

If you want a good driver in a modern car who won't rip you off and will be sensitive to your needs, send me a private message and I'll give you the contact details of a friend of mine who owns a small travel company.

The road from Ooty to Mysore passes through the Madamulai Wildlife Sanctuary - it is another memorable drive that takes about 3 hours. There is a reliable company in Ooty that has cars and drivers - again, let me know if you want the contact details.

All the best,

John.

rcreeker · Nov 22nd, 2005, 01:25

"The journey from Kochi to Ooty takes about 7½ hours by car."

How long does it take going from Ooty to Kochi?

livin-in-india · Nov 22nd, 2005, 01:33

the mysore-ooty road wasn't so bad the last time i was on it (pre-monsoon of this year).

i'm off to ooty this weekend, so if you PM me next week i can share more details with you.

and, once you arrive here in mysore, feel free to call on me.

john.sw · Nov 22nd, 2005, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcreeker

"The journey from Kochi to Ooty takes about 7½ hours by car."

How long does it take going from Ooty to Kochi?

It takes the same time - about 7½ hours.

Red1973 · Nov 26th, 2005, 09:24

Thanks everyone. That's really helpful.

livin-in-india-(LUCKY YOU!) that is a really kind offer. Thanks for the info. I'd love to hear more about mysore so I'll be in touch- epsecially great places to eat. Our two yr old is obsessed with masala dosa so she's already telling everyone that we are going back to india for 'sala dosa"! Can't wait!

Thanks again, everyone!

Nov 14th, 2005, 17:40	#1
Red1973 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 15	Road between Kochi- Mysore Just how "rough" is the car trip between Kochi- Ooty- Mysore? We're planning to take this route in Jan with our 2 yr old but she and I both get terrible travel sickness Our daughter usually bounces back pretty fast but if I get really sick it seems to spark a migraine and take a couple of days to recover. I have heard that this road trip is unbelievable and I would be soooooo disappointed if we got really sick! We had a great time driving (or being driven) around Rajasthan earlier this year but the roads weren't at all windey. How long does the journey between Kochi and Ooty take- including a couple of stops for the toddler ? Cheers guys! I'm getting so excited!

Nov 14th, 2005, 21:13	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	The journey from Kochi to Ooty takes about 7½ hours by car. You can stop off at The Residency in Coimbatore for a wash and freshen up and a meal. After Mettupalayam the road starts climbing up the Western Ghats. There are about 30 hair-pin bends on the way! Because of the steep climb to Ooty, the road is slow - and if you have a good driver he will avoid the potholes and bumps and make your journey far more pleasant! The views are fantastic, so don't be tired and fall asleep! If you want a good driver in a modern car who won't rip you off and will be sensitive to your needs, send me a private message and I'll give you the contact details of a friend of mine who owns a small travel company. The road from Ooty to Mysore passes through the Madamulai Wildlife Sanctuary - it is another memorable drive that takes about 3 hours. There is a reliable company in Ooty that has cars and drivers - again, let me know if you want the contact details. All the best, John. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Nov 22nd, 2005, 01:33	#4
livin-in-india V-VIP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nomadic Posts: 180	the mysore-ooty road wasn't so bad the last time i was on it (pre-monsoon of this year). i'm off to ooty this weekend, so if you PM me next week i can share more details with you. and, once you arrive here in mysore, feel free to call on me. __________________ India is the great Yin-Yang. Amazing lightness, equally amazing darkness. Wrapped up to make one complete whole.

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Red1973 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 15	Thanks everyone. That's really helpful. livin-in-india-(LUCKY YOU!) that is a really kind offer. Thanks for the info. I'd love to hear more about mysore so I'll be in touch- epsecially great places to eat. Our two yr old is obsessed with masala dosa so she's already telling everyone that we are going back to india for 'sala dosa"! Can't wait! Thanks again, everyone!

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