PlanningTravel note
Check whether you need a vehicle e-pass
Nilgiris district entry, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
In recent seasons, vehicles entering the Nilgiris have needed an e-pass, introduced to manage tourist traffic. The rules have changed between seasons.
The lesson
Check the current requirement before you drive up.
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