Question 1

How can I travel in Nilgiri Mountain Railway?

Accepted Answer

To cover the entire tracks of the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, begin your journey from Mettupalayam at 7:10 am. Be a witness to the marvelous railway engineering as the train chugs up the steep inclines, passes underneath a number of bridges, takes hairpin turns, circulates whole loops, and moves through darkened tunnels, finally reaching Udagamandalam at noon.

Mettupalayam is easily accessible over a few hours of journey by train or by road from Chennai and Coimbatore.

Question 2

How high is Nilgiri Mountain Railway?

Accepted Answer

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the highest railways in the world, reaching an elevation of 2,210 m or 7, 251 ft at the maximum. It is considered the steepest track in Asia, having a maximum gradient of 8.33 %

Question 3

Can we book Ooty Toy Train online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can book online in advance for journeys on Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Log in to the Indian Railways website www.irctc.co.in and enter your boarding station and destination to check availability. 

Alternatively, you can book the toy train tickets from the station counter. It is to be noted that no more than 4 tickets per person are provided at the booking window.