Ooty Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ride

Highlights

• A ride on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway
• Tea gardens and hill views along the track
• The steep rack-and-pinion climb
• Ooty's colonial-era railway station

About this experience

A ride on a stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the narrow-gauge line that climbs through Ooty's tea gardens and hills.

Seats are limited and sell out in season; timings are confirmed closer to your date.

What to expect

1. 1

   Boarding

   Board the train at Ooty or a stop along the line.

2. 2

   The climb

   The train winds through tea gardens and hill scenery.

3. 3

   Arrival

   Disembark at the far end of the chosen stretch.

Good to know

• Seats are limited and sell out well ahead in season; enquire early
• Train timings are set by Indian Railways and confirmed closer to your date
• Comfortable shoes and light, modest clothing are recommended

Frequently asked questions