Toy train to Ooty

noflylist · Feb 15th, 2007, 02:34

Can any one tell me, if and how I can reserve on toy train to ooty. I have travelled to toy train to Matheran and it was a pleasure. But can we book through Indian raiway site

Bhaswaran · Feb 15th, 2007, 10:40

The narrow gauge toy train for Ooty starts from a small broad gauge station named Mettupalayam (spelling may not be correct) in Tamil Nadu. This station is well connected to Chennai (Madras) by Nilgiri Express. Nilgiri Passenger (Blue Mountain Express), the toy train, is connected to the timing of Nilgiri Express. Nilgiri Express (broad gauge) starts from Chennai at around 20:00-21:00 IST and reaches Mettupalayam next morning. The toy train then starts after about half an hour and reaches Ooty around noon. I will check and let you know the exact timings soon and how you can book.

If you have enjoyed the toy train ride on the Neral-Matheran section, then I can assure you that you will be overjoyed by the the scenics in this section. Also try the famous Darjeeling toy train, Kalka-Shimla, and Kangra Valley railway, all of which are equally picturesque.

regards,

Bhaswaran

arunchs · Feb 15th, 2007, 11:16

First class tickets are almost always available, you don't really need to worry about booking. And make sure you buy first class ticket(approx Rs.100) since the other sections will be very crowded.

If it is possible to book(I am not sure), you may be able to do that on irctc.co.in

Nick-H · Feb 15th, 2007, 14:18

There were no available 1st-class tickets the day we wanted a couple --- and that was in cold, wet, monsoon July.

Mio · Feb 15th, 2007, 14:45

You can book the toy train like any other train on irctc.co.in. I've recently booked tickets for the toy train in march. FC is said to provide the most scenic views.

Greetings, Mio

steven_ber · Feb 15th, 2007, 14:54

Train 662 departs Metupalaiyam daily at 07:10 and gets to Udagamandalam (Ooty) at 12:00.

Station codes for booking: -

Metupalaiyam - MTP
Udagamandalam - UAM

There is availability in First Class (seat) on the 22nd, then the 25th, Availability every day from then, but a waitlist on the 3rd, 6th and 18th of march, and on the 1st & 6th of April.

The times I've checked for availability, the train is normally booked for the next 10 to 14 days, so if you know the date you want to travel this route, book ahead.

I've never checked, but I'd bet availability is better going downhill.

noflylist · Feb 16th, 2007, 02:15

Thanks y'll, good info and I am looking forward to Ooty, I had travelled there 20 years back, now want to take 5 yr old there, any suggestions for a 5 yr old boy, I think boating, and what else in OOTY...?

spike · Feb 16th, 2007, 02:25

There is an amusement park next to the lake, and you can go for a short ride on a horse.

noflylist · Feb 16th, 2007, 02:30

horses are good. Any skating area in OOTY?

spike · Feb 16th, 2007, 02:35

no, haven't seen that. Have never seen that anywhere in India, but then again, I never was searching for a skatepark or so.

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noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 833	Toy train to Ooty Can any one tell me, if and how I can reserve on toy train to ooty. I have travelled to toy train to Matheran and it was a pleasure. But can we book through Indian raiway site

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arunchs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 448	First class tickets are almost always available, you don't really need to worry about booking. And make sure you buy first class ticket(approx Rs.100) since the other sections will be very crowded. If it is possible to book(I am not sure), you may be able to do that on irctc.co.in __________________ My India travel blog My Images from India

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,573	Train 662 departs Metupalaiyam daily at 07:10 and gets to Udagamandalam (Ooty) at 12:00. Station codes for booking: - Metupalaiyam - MTP Udagamandalam - UAM There is availability in First Class (seat) on the 22nd, then the 25th, Availability every day from then, but a waitlist on the 3rd, 6th and 18th of march, and on the 1st & 6th of April. The times I've checked for availability, the train is normally booked for the next 10 to 14 days, so if you know the date you want to travel this route, book ahead. I've never checked, but I'd bet availability is better going downhill. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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spike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 358	ooty There is an amusement park next to the lake, and you can go for a short ride on a horse.

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Feb 15th, 2007, 10:40	#2
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 1,353	The narrow gauge toy train for Ooty starts from a small broad gauge station named Mettupalayam (spelling may not be correct) in Tamil Nadu. This station is well connected to Chennai (Madras) by Nilgiri Express. Nilgiri Passenger (Blue Mountain Express), the toy train, is connected to the timing of Nilgiri Express. Nilgiri Express (broad gauge) starts from Chennai at around 20:00-21:00 IST and reaches Mettupalayam next morning. The toy train then starts after about half an hour and reaches Ooty around noon. I will check and let you know the exact timings soon and how you can book. If you have enjoyed the toy train ride on the Neral-Matheran section, then I can assure you that you will be overjoyed by the the scenics in this section. Also try the famous Darjeeling toy train, Kalka-Shimla, and Kangra Valley railway, all of which are equally picturesque. regards, Bhaswaran

Feb 15th, 2007, 14:18	#4
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	There were no available 1st-class tickets the day we wanted a couple --- and that was in cold, wet, monsoon July.

Feb 15th, 2007, 14:45	#5
Mio Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Passau, Germany Posts: 61	You can book the toy train like any other train on irctc.co.in. I've recently booked tickets for the toy train in march. FC is said to provide the most scenic views. Greetings, Mio

Feb 16th, 2007, 02:15	#7
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 833	Thanks y'll, good info and I am looking forward to Ooty, I had travelled there 20 years back, now want to take 5 yr old there, any suggestions for a 5 yr old boy, I think boating, and what else in OOTY...?

Feb 16th, 2007, 02:30	#9
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 833	horses are good. Any skating area in OOTY?

Feb 16th, 2007, 02:35	#10
spike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 358	no, haven't seen that. Have never seen that anywhere in India, but then again, I never was searching for a skatepark or so.

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