Bangalore to Palani Force Urbania
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Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
The winch or rope car is easiest for elders.
Thiru Avinankudi Temple
At the foothill, a short visit.
Idumban Temple
Steps only. Elders can skip it.
Kodaikanal
About 65 km up the ghat. A night there is pleasant.
Distance
380 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Hosur, Salem and Dharapuram
Starting from
₹ 36000
3 days, 900 km, any size
Start
40 km
90 km
205 km
265 km
330 km
380 km
Home pickup
Pickup is 5:30 am at your home. Since the Urbania's roof sits higher than most basement ceilings, the driver waits out at the gate to load bags. Parents ride in front of the cabin with tablets and a water bottle close by. To skip the Hosur Road signals, the van climbs onto the elevated tollway over Electronic City, almost 10 km long. If Tamil festivals fall near your travel date, Roopena Agrahara backs up with homebound traffic, so we set off a little earlier. Breakfast is at Krishnagiri, 90 km away.
Border halt
Hosur is the first town in Tamil Nadu, 40 km out, and the driver clears the state tax for the van at the border while elders stay seated. A fuel station halt here gives everyone a restroom before the long stretch. The Kelavarapalli dam and park is about 10 km from Hosur, too far off for this morning. Hosur stays mild all year thanks to its height, and January mornings can feel cool, so keep a shawl handy for the older travellers. The highway to Krishnagiri has work zones from the widening.
Breakfast
Breakfast at Krishnagiri, 90 km out. A sit down meal of soft idli, pongal and filter coffee is easy on elders, and the Urbania parks close to the door so nobody walks far. The KRP dam boat house is about 8 km from the bus stand and has a children's park, a stop that suits the return day better. Near Santhur village about 150 mango nurseries sell saplings, if a family gardener is on board. Keep 25 minutes. After breakfast the road is NH44 all the way to Salem.
Short halt
Salem, 205 km out, is a brief coffee and washroom halt on the bypass; elders do better with short stops. In season, vendors sell fresh mango juice. The city's speciality is javvarisi, a sago made from tapioca, light to carry and handy in the kitchen. Mookaneri lake in town attracts birds, though on the way down the van stays out of the city. At Salem the Coimbatore and Kerala road splits from the Madurai road, and the Urbania follows NH544 towards Erode.
Through Erode district
Perundurai is a highway town on NH544, about 18 km from the Erode bus terminus. The Urbania passes without stopping, but a fuel station restroom is never far if a parent needs one. Erode is known for turmeric and handloom cloth, and a group returning by daylight can stop there for shopping. The town sits at about 303 m, so it is warmer here than in Bangalore; keep the AC on and water bottles open. Lunch is at Dharapuram, 65 km on.
Lunch
Dharapuram, 330 km out, is the lunch stop. Rice and sambar, not too spicy, suit elders, and a plain vegetarian hotel can serve a dozen people at one long table. Keep half an hour so nobody rushes. Dharapuram lies on the Amaravathi river, and SH21 runs from here towards Pollachi and Karur. Coconuts are grown all around, so tender coconut is easy to find. Palani is about 50 km ahead, under an hour, through farms and coconut groves.
Foothill drop
About 7.5 hours with the halts. The van brings the group as close to the foothill as traffic allows, so parents walk the least, and it parks nearby till you return. Thai Poosam in January or February is the busiest time of the year; on those days the drop point moves further out. Rooms in lodges near the hill go early on weekends, so book ahead. Dress simply for the temple. Panchamirtham made with banana, honey, ghee, jaggery and cardamom is sold at the temple stalls.
Taking parents to Palani with 8 to 16 people in the group? Below is how we run a Bangalore to Palani Force Urbania booking, from pickup to the places you see. The Force Urbania has a low step and soft seats, easier for elders on a long drive. Book Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Palani and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Palani via Hosur, Salem and Dharapuram | About 380 km | About 760 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
All Urbania sizes are ₹40 a km. Palani is about 380 km away, so 3 days are billed 900 km. Tolls, parking, entry tax and GST are listed separately. Fuel, driver and AC are covered by the rate per km, and the driver's day allowance is a separate line on the bill.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | ₹63,500 | |
₹40 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | ₹63,500 | |
₹40 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | ₹63,500 | |
₹40 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | ₹63,500 | |
₹40 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | ₹63,500 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 16, 4 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹3,180 a person.
Up to 9: 9 seater Urbania. 10 to 12: 12 seater Urbania. 13 to 16: 16 seater Urbania.
For a lower fare, the Bangalore to Palani tempo traveller takes the same group. Five or six people? The Bangalore to Palani cab is enough.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹37,366 ₹45,100
+ ₹6600 (Taxes & Charges)
Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
Souvik Bhattacharya
6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
The Bangalore to Palani road distance is about 380 km, through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem, Perundurai and Dharapuram, which makes about 760 km there and back. The Urbania takes around 7.5 hours each way, including breakfast and lunch halts. It is highway the whole way: NH44 to Salem, NH544 towards Erode, then south to Palani.
3 days, 900 km at ₹40/km: ₹36,000. Driver allowance ₹700/day a day. Tolls, tax and GST extra.
Yes. Low step, soft seats and a quiet cabin on a seven hour drive.
The 12 seater. All sizes are on Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore.
We arrange Urbania vans from owners we work with, under our booking.
Yes. The Urbania handles the ghat road comfortably.
December to February. Mornings are cool, Hosur drops to about 17 degrees in January, and the climb at Palani is less tiring. March to May is very hot in Salem and the plains, and October and November bring the heaviest rain around Dharapuram. In winter we still avoid the Thai Poosam dates if the group wants a quiet darshan.
Each person can bring one medium bag and a small hand bag. The Urbania has a rear luggage space, and the driver stacks bags so the aisle stays clear for elders. Keep puja items, tonsure clothes and medicines in one hand bag inside the van. If you add Kodaikanal, pack a sweater, since the hills are much cooler than Palani.
