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Major city · India

Gudalurகுடலூர்

Stay 1 night for tea‑estate walks and viewpoints; add a half‑day for Frog Hill or Mudumalai.

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Gudalur is a low‑traffic hill town on the Mysore‑Ooty route, offering cheap lodging, tea‑garden scenery and easy access to Bandipur and Mudumalai national parks. One night covers the main sights; a second night lets you explore farther afield.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Feb (check)
avoid Mar–May (check), Jun–Sep (monsoon, check)
Airport
CJB
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Gudalur: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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  • 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
Emergency numbers for Gudalur100 ▾

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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 Gudalur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to Bandipur National Park₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel dormitory, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in budget hotel, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
  • High-end bedDouble room in budget hotel, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

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.

Tea estatesFrog Hill viewpointProximity to Bandipur and Mudumalai
Airports
CJB Coimbatore International Airport (≈80 km (50 mi) north, bus or taxi about 2 h (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gudalur: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

15 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

14 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 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

Yellow autorickshaws are ubiquitous and cheap; government buses connect Gudalur with Mysore, Ooty and Kozhikode.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Frog Hill

go

Door to door: ≈30 min (check)

Local bus or autorickshaw, 15 km (9.3 mi) uphill (check)

Frog‑shaped rock, good photo spot

Mudumalai National Park

go

Door to door: ≈1 h (check)

Bus to Bandipur, then local transport, 30 km (19 mi) (check)

Wildlife safaris, early morning best

Bandipur National Park

go

Door to door: ≈40 min (check)

Bus from Gudalur, 20 km (12 mi) (check)

Elephants, tigers; entry fee applies

Pykara Lake

caution

Door to door: ≈45 min (check)

Bus toward Ooty, 30 km (19 mi) (check)

Check boat schedule, may be seasonal

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.

Hilltop Lodge

23 rooms, ₹200 single, ₹500 double with bath (check)

Runs Hotel and Restaurant

₹500 basic rooms on Ooty Road (check)

Anasuya Regency Hotel

Near Police Station Road, basic amenities (check)

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed (check)
Mid
₹1,800–2,500 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hostel dormitory2 × 1 night × ₹300₹600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹2,400
Bus from Mysore to Gudalur (one way)2 × ₹250 · check₹500
Autorickshaw ride (5 km)2 × ₹120 · check₹240
eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹900 · check₹1,800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹550
Trip total≈ ₹3,050 per person per day, bed included₹6,090≈ US$70

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea (cup)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Meal at a local dhaba₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
Bottle of water (500 ml)₹15–25 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Autorickshaw (per km)₹15–20 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Entry to Bandipur National Park₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for traffic on narrow mountain roads and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
  • Road from Gundlupet to Gudalur is single‑track with frequent speed humps; drive carefully.
  • Traffic jams near Frog Hill viewpoint can last 1–2 h.
  • No rail service; rely on bus or private hire.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
All services
112

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Gudalurகுடலூர்

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My bed tonight

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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • All services112

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Chennai; nearest Indian embassy for most nations is in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Mysore → Gudalur bus: ≈ ₹250, 3 h (check)
  • Autorickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹120 (check)

Say or show

  • எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu?)
  • பஸ் நிறுத்தம் எங்கே? — Where is the bus stop? (bus niruththam engē?)
  • எனக்கு தண்ணீர் வேண்டும் — I need water (enakku tannīr vēṇṭum)
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 Gudalur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Feb (check) · avoid Mar–May (check), Jun–Sep (monsoon, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a second night for extended trekking in tea estates.
  2. Combine Gudalur with Ooty or Bandipur in a 3‑day Nilgiris loop.

Meanwhile

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