Bangalore to Kodaikanal Taxi
Distance
460 Kms
Duration
9-10 Hours
From
Starting ₹7040
Fare includes fuel, driver & driver bata. Extra, paid at actuals: toll approx. ₹690, state permit approx. ₹350, hill charge ₹300, parking, night charge ₹250 (10 PM–6 AM).
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Estimated Fare & Vehicle Options
What the Sedan fare includes: distance fare ₹6,440 (460 km × ₹14) · driver bata ₹600 · fuel. Extra, paid at actuals: tolls approx. ₹690 · state permit approx. ₹350 · hill-route charge ₹300 · parking · night charge ₹250 (10 PM–6 AM).
* Fares for 460 Kms include fuel, the driver and the driver bata (one-way: ₹300 Sedan, ₹400 SUV/Innova, ₹600 for trips over 400 km; round trip: ₹400 per day, both directions billed). Tolls (as per FASTag; both ways on a round trip), any state permit (as per the government receipt), parking, the hill-station charge and any forest or hill entry fee and a ₹250 night allowance (10 PM–6 AM) are extra, paid at actuals. Toll and permit figures are estimates; you pay the actual amount and the driver shows you the receipt. See our terms.
Vehicle Types & Km Charges
Every fare we quote includes fuel, the driver and the driver bata (one-way bata is ₹600 for trips over 400 km). Minimum one-way booking 130 km. Toll gates (as per FASTag), inter-state permits (as per the government receipt), parking, the hill-station charge and the night allowance are extra, paid at actuals; each route page shows the approximate toll and permit.
Bangalore to Kodaikanal Taxi — 460 km to the Princess of Hill Stations
At 460 km and 9 to 10 hours, this is a long haul from Bangalore down NH44 to Salem, on through Karur and Dindigul, then up the Batlagundu ghat to Kodaikanal, the misty hill station in the Palani hills.
The road south
The first half is a fast divided highway through Hosur, Krishnagiri and Salem, the second half runs through Karur and Dindigul, and the last hour is a steady climb up the ghat road.
A drive worth splitting
Nine to ten hours is a long day, so many travellers break the journey at Dindigul or Madurai and complete the climb the next morning, and those who leave Bangalore very early arrive by mid-afternoon, in time for the lake before dark.
Vehicle choice
An SUV is strongly recommended for the distance and the ghat.
Booking
Overnight starts and early morning starts are both common, and a round trip with a two-night stay is typical.
Lakes, rocks and cold nights
Kodaikanal's star-shaped lake was created in the 1860s, and the town's viewpoints include Pillar Rocks, Coaker's Walk and Guna Caves behind a fenced platform. Mist is common in the afternoon, so mornings are best for views, and nights are cold in all seasons. April, May and the Christmas week are crowded, and hotels fill early, so booking a room before leaving is essential.
Good to know
Once in town, viewpoints such as Dolphin's Nose and Green Valley View are best visited in the morning before the mist rolls in, and the Silver Cascade waterfall lies on the road into town. The Kurinji Andavar temple honours the kurinji flower that blooms across the hills only once every twelve years, and the flower show in May draws crowds. Because you arrive tired from a long drive, a relaxed first evening around the lake is the usual plan.
Before you travel
Carry warm clothing and rain protection, start the climb before dark, and tell us if you want to break the journey at Madurai. Tolls on NH44 and the later sections are charged as actuals, itemised on your quote.
Where to stop on the way
Krishnagiri and Salem are the natural early stops, Dindigul, known for its biryani, is the best lunch halt, and Batlagundu, at the foot of the ghat, is the last fuel stop.
What the fare includes
The quoted fare covers the vehicle, driver, fuel and driver bata for the full 460 Kms. Tolls, any inter-state permit, parking and a night allowance for driving between 10 PM and 6 AM are extra, paid at actuals, and all of them are listed before you book. A round trip adds the driver's daily bata for time spent away from home, and the full breakdown is shown before you confirm the booking.
Why book with Raja Drop Taxi
You pay for the one-way distance on a drop booking rather than a forced round trip, pickup is available at your home, office, the railway station or the bus stand, and every car is checked before it goes out on the road. Billing is itemised, so the fare, tolls and any extras are always clear before you confirm.
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💡 Journey Highlights & Scenic Spots
- Princess of hill stations: Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks and Silver Cascade
☀️ Best Time to Travel
September to May is ideal; carry light woollens for the hills.
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