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Aruvankadu
Aruvankadu is a 30-minute stop between Coonoor and Ooty: see the Cordite Factory gate and tea gardens, then move on. Not a base.
Aruvankadu is a small Nilgiris town between Coonoor (5 km) and Ooty (12 km), known for the Cordite Factory (est. 1903) and surrounding tea and eucalyptus plantations. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway passes through, but there is little to occupy more than a short break. Most travellers use it as a quick photo stop or a lunch break on the Ooty–Coonoor road.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain), Dec–Jan (cold and foggy)
- Airport
- CJB
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aruvankadu112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aruvankadu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyAruvankadu is generally safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCJB Coimbatore International Airport (About 2 h 30 min by road; taxis and buses available).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the main road and tea gardens.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CJB Coimbatore International Airport (About 2 h 30 min by road; taxis and buses available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aruvankadu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
16 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the main road and tea gardens. Taxis and auto-rickshaws connect to Coonoor and Ooty. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway stops at Aruvankadu station (check schedule).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi or bus via NH-67, about 20–30 min
Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, and tea museum.
Door to door: About 15 min
Taxi or bus via NH-67, about 10–15 min
Sim's Park, tea factories, and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi via Kotagiri–Ooty road, about 45 min
Less crowded hill station with trekking trails.
Gudalur
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi via NH-67, about 1 h 15 min
Known for spice plantations and the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve; a full-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Aruvankadu town centre
A few basic guesthouses and homestays; most visitors sleep in Ooty or Coonoor.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taxi Aruvankadu → Ooty (one way)1 × ₹600 · check | ₹600 |
| Taxi Aruvankadu → Coonoor (one way)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,090 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,000 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,990≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (rice, dal, vegetables) | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi Aruvankadu → Ooty (one way)check | ₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Taxi Aruvankadu → Coonoor (one way)check | ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cordite Factory is a restricted area: no entry without prior permission from the Ordnance Factory Board.
- The railway station is small and may have limited services; confirm train timings in advance.
- Road NH-67 can be narrow and winding; drive carefully, especially in monsoon.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Aruvankadu → Ooty: about ₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8) (check)
- Taxi Aruvankadu → Coonoor: about ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai?)
- कृपया — Please (kripya)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aruvankadu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain), Dec–Jan (cold and foggy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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