
Mettupalayam is located 314 meter above sea level, in the midst of an endless spread of Arecanut plantations with buzzing bees, scenic huge Nilgiri mountains, a canopy of forest trees and fauna covered by fresh dew, gently flowing clouds, refreshing breeze, tall coconut trees, banana cultivation in the midst of beautiful creepers, that almost looks like a foothill covered with green silk carpet and blessed for prosperity with Bhavani River.
How to reach Mettupalayam from Coimbatore
By Bus
Buses are available in three different routes- Coimbatore route, Tirupur route and Erode route. Buses ply from 5:45 am to 9:15 pm.
How to reach Mettupalayam from Coimbatore
By BusBuses are available in three different routes- Coimbatore route, Tirupur route and Erode route. Buses ply from 5:45 am to 9:15 pm.
By Air
The nearest airport is Coimbatore International airport located about 50 km from Mettupalayam. Coimbatore airport is well connected to all the major cities in India and the world. From airport you can book a cab, hire a taxi or take auto.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam railway station. Mettupalayam railway station is famous for its Ooty train "Nilgiri Passenger", the only rack and pinion railway in Asia.
Places to visit in Mettupalayam
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Nilgiri Mountain Railway was built by the British in 1908, it was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO in July, 2005. Nilgiri Mountain Railway hence became to be known as “Mountain Railways if India”. The railway still operates on steam locomotives which have vanished from India except the toy train operating in Darjeeling.
The train runs amidst a picturesque landscape with greenery and tea gardens all around. It leaves from Mettupalayam station and ends up at Ooty station covering 46 km and vice versa, crossing through 16 tunnels and 250 bridges. The uphill and the downhill track is the steepest track in Asia.
It has also been featured in a series of three documentaries dealing with Indian Railways made by BBC in UK. One of the station was used as location in a foreign film “A Passage to India”, apart from this many stations has been used as shooting locations in numerous films in South India. It was also used in the Bollywood movie “Dil se” where the famous actor Shahrukh khan danced on the roof top of Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
You can reach here from Puliam Patti by mini Bus. Buses are available from Mettupalayam to Puliam Patti Town, both public and private buses are avaiable. Bus stop name closest to this place is “Irumbarai”
Hotels and Restaurants in Mettupalaym
The train runs amidst a picturesque landscape with greenery and tea gardens all around. It leaves from Mettupalayam station and ends up at Ooty station covering 46 km and vice versa, crossing through 16 tunnels and 250 bridges. The uphill and the downhill track is the steepest track in Asia.
It has also been featured in a series of three documentaries dealing with Indian Railways made by BBC in UK. One of the station was used as location in a foreign film “A Passage to India”, apart from this many stations has been used as shooting locations in numerous films in South India. It was also used in the Bollywood movie “Dil se” where the famous actor Shahrukh khan danced on the roof top of Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Oothimalai
Oothimalai temple is located on one of the hill near Punjai Puliam Patti. This is one of the famous temples of Lord Muruga. Oothimalai is a temple built on top of hills, you have to climb almost 2000 steps to reach the temple. Specialty of this temple is the Lord Muruga idol having eight hands and five faces. The place is very calm and soothing to your soul. However please note that thetemple is open for visit only on Mondays, Fridays, full moon & new moon days, Krithigai and on other special pooja days.You can reach here from Puliam Patti by mini Bus. Buses are available from Mettupalayam to Puliam Patti Town, both public and private buses are avaiable. Bus stop name closest to this place is “Irumbarai”
Hotels and Restaurants in Mettupalaym
Hotel psy 3 star
Ooty Rd, near Black Thunder, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305•070924 19241
Hotel psy 3 star
Ooty Rd, near Black Thunder, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305•070924 19241
Orchid Square Boutique Hotel
4-star hotel
Upper, Brooklands Rd, opposite Christian Mission Service, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643101•0423 223 8306
Nature Resorts - Kurumba Village Resorts
hillgrove post, Kurumbadi, Burliyar, Tamil Nadu 643102•073759 80741
THE HEAVEN RESORT
1/55C,AMF GARDEN, near BLACK THUNDER, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305•094897 11130
Royal Crown Green Sagar Resort,
Ooty Main Road Kallar, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305•081402 33333
Lakshmi Holiday Resort
14/51, Rangiem House, Club Rd, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•097869 13913
Serene Meadows Resort
Samakalnagar Bujanganur Road Post, Kalampalayam, Village, Karamadai, Tamil Nadu 641113•077082 22018
Kallar Cottages and Resorts
500C , Kallar Cottages and Resorts Ooty Main Road Kallar, railway gate, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305•097888 55591
Teanest Annexe by Nature Resorts
3-star hotel
Plot No.1, Singara Estate Rd, Alwarpet, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643001•080888 55855E
swari Hill Resort
CVCF+FFC, Avenue Road,(Opp Bharathi gas godown),Kotagiri, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•094429 86010
Sandhiya Cliffside Resort
CR56+JR8 Major District Road 1073 Kattabettu, Jagathala, Tamil Nadu 643214
MYSpace Holiday Inn
Near CSI Church Gundada Road Thanthanadu, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•082206 62206
Teanest Nightingale by Nature Resorts
3-star hotel
d no: 1 /367, ooty highway horasholai, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•073759 80741
The Resort at Laughing Waters
Near Pepbane Bus Stop, Halakarai Road, PO, Aravenu, Tamil Nadu 643201
Anooba Arutra Resort
D.No. 20/25A1 In S.F. No. 1044 (Old 912/13 Part (New Kerabetta Hosahatti, Rd, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217
Aruvi Cottages
578/1, Kannimariamman kovil street, Acres Wild Farm Rd, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643102•098848 30423
The Wooden Homes Kotagiri
Halakkarai Rd, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643201
Erin Villa
Singara Estate Rd, Alwarpet, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643103•077086 44080
Royal Gardens
CVH3+897, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217
Royal Gardens
CVH3+897, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217
Sri Amaravathi Hotel
Maruthur Tholampalayam main road, near petrol bunk, Karamadai, Tamil Nadu 641104•096267 05280
Sri Amaravathi Hotel
Maruthur Tholampalayam main road, near petrol bunk, Karamadai, Tamil Nadu 641104•096267 05280
The Nest, Homestay @ Coonoor
2/248, Coonoor Kotagiri Road, Near 4kms from Staff College, Aniadah Village, Bandumai, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643104•097418 68868
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
CR7F+R9 Honnorai, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643214•070443 45637
Woodstockvilla
CVF2+494, selakal tea factory road golf links pamdian park, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•094437 24322
Moonlight Chillers
Drumella estate, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643104
Trilan Cottages
2-star hotel
17/100, Donnington Road, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217•095516 90001
FUSCHIA
Kerben Road, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643214
The Birdhouse
29/30, Mulakadai to Quill hill, road, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643101•075988 67660
THE UMBER TEA FAMILY COTTAGE
Omakuli, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643201•+971 52 232 5939
Biosphere home stay
Vista Chiaro, Hallakarai post, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643104•087544 87983
A.N.L BIRYANI HOTEL
Address: Near Bus Stand, Opp. Sakthi Vinayager Kovil Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641301
Phone: 090039 24645
Dhanam Mess
Address: 7WVR+V25, Coimbatore-Ooty-Gundlupet Hwy, Co-Operative Colony, Dasampalayam, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641305
Phone: 04254 228 585
Rasappan Mess
Address: 7WVR+X2X, near Abirami Theater, Co-Operative Colony, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu 641301
Kaveri Mess
Address: 8W2Q+5GF, Kovai Main Road, opposite to SBI, Mettupalayam, 651301