Air : The nearest airport is at Coimbatore,   which has daily flights to and from Madras, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum. 
Train : For a magnificent view of the   hillside covered with forests, a train journey is recommended. The Nilgiri   Express leaves Madras at night, reaching Coimbatore in the morning, and   continues to the small town of Mettupalyam, at the foots of the mountains. From   Mettupalyam, it connects to the Nilgiri Passenger which takes you to   Ooty.
Road : There is a   regular bus service from Bangalore (300 km), Mysore (170 km), Coimbatore (105   km), Calicut (187 km) and Cochin (281 km). 
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