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Parambikulam Safari
Safaris go in the reserve vehicles from the reception. For fifty people that means several trips, so plan the morning slots.
Parambikulam Dam
Inside the reserve and usually on the safari route. The bamboo rafting on the reservoir takes small batches; book ahead.
Kannimara Teak
A giant old teak tree on the reserve route. A short walk from the vehicle.
Aliyar Dam
Near Pollachi on the Valparai road. A bus can park at the dam park; good for the last break on the return.
Distance
450 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 11 hr
Via Krishnagiri, Coimbatore and Topslip
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
Start
90 km
205 km
320 km
365 km
405 km
440 km
450 km
One gathering point
The bus collects the group at 4:30 am from one roomy point outside the centre, since a 45 seater cannot wait on busy streets; around Majestic the police give private buses only a minute or two. Bags go in the hold, and a coordinator with the name list does the head count before the doors close. The route is Hosur Road, the Attibele toll at the border and NH44 into Tamil Nadu, where the driver shows the permit papers. Krishnagiri, about 90 km on, is breakfast. The early start is for the Topslip gate, which shuts around 4 pm.
Breakfast after the border
Breakfast for a full bus is at Krishnagiri, about 90 km out, at one of the large highway hotels where a coach can park off the road and the group can eat in two rounds. Keep 40 minutes, head count included. Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet, a Jain tirth beside the highway, and the Kattuveera Anjaneya temple are the places the district lists near town. Krishnagiri is the junction where NH48 goes to Chennai and NH44 runs on south; the bus stays on NH44 towards Salem. Mangoes are best bought on the way back, when the hold has room.
Tea on the bypass
At about 205 km the bus stops for 20 minutes at a highway food court on the Salem bypass, with room to park a full size coach and enough toilets for the group. Salem is hottest in April, so in summer this is the halt to refill water for everyone. Tharamangalam temple, about 24 km off, is known for a light effect seen on 21 February and the three days after, and Mettur dam on the Kaveri is about 52 km away; both are separate outings. The bus now takes NH544 west, the Kerala road.
Lunch
Avinashi, about 320 km out, is lunch for the bus group. NH544 bypasses the town, and a highway hotel with a large dining hall is quicker than taking a 45 seater into narrow temple streets. Keep 50 minutes, since serving 45 people and the washroom queue take time. On the drive back, students can see the huge carved wooden chariot of the Avinashilingeswarar temple, said to be second only to the one at Tiruvarur. The many spinning and weaving mills of the area line the road on to Coimbatore.
Round the city on the bypass
The bus goes round Coimbatore on the bypass and stays off the Avinashi Road flyover and the city centre, which are no place for a big coach at midday. The Perur Patteeswarar temple and the GD museums, open 9 am to 6:30 pm and closed on Mondays, suit a student group on the drive back. Cross Cut Road is lined with jewellery shops, if teachers want an evening out on the return. Idli, dosa and appam are the common dishes here. A quick restroom stop at a fuel station is all the group needs now.
Stock up
Pollachi, about 405 km out, is the last town where a big group can stock up. Thirty minutes lets everyone buy water, biscuits and fruit, and the coordinator can buy in bulk for the stay to save time. Paddy fields and coconut groves surround the town. Beyond it the Anamalai hills rise, and the sanctuary sits at about 1,400 ft on average. The road narrows for about 37 km to Topslip, so the bus driver takes it slowly and gives way to oncoming vehicles on the bends.
Forest check post
Topslip, about 440 km out, is the main base of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve and the check post every vehicle for Parambikulam must pass. Buses do use this road, but rules for big vehicles inside can change, so we confirm with the reserve before the trip. Over 250 bird species live here, the great hornbill among them, which makes this a good stop for a biology class. The 7 am to 4 pm timings matter more for a bus, which is slower on the climb. Students stay seated while the papers are checked.
Reception and stay
A bus reaches Parambikulam about 11 hours after the early start. Private vehicles usually stop at Anappady, and the group goes into the reserve in the safari vehicles, so book enough safari seats for the full head count. Rooms inside are booked with the forest department, and a big class may be split across stays, with the bus parked where the staff allow. Guides come from the Kadar and Malasar settlements of the reserve and lead walks in small batches. Last entry is about 4 pm.
Planning a nature camp at Parambikulam for a school, college or office group of 30 to 50? Our Bangalore to Parambikulam Bus guide below gives the route, the halts and the price for every size. A single bus keeps the group together on the long forest road, and we plan the day around the check post hours. Tejas Tours & Travels arranges bus on rent in Bangalore for camps like this.
Route | One way | Parambikulam and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Parambikulam via Salem, Coimbatore and Pollachi | About 450 km | About 900 km | About 11 hr with stops |
Parambikulam is about 450 km away, about 900 km for the round trip. A bus is billed for three days, 900 km, enough for the drive and a short run to Topslip. Bus tolls, the Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits, forest entry, parking and GST are extra. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. The per km rate already pays for diesel and driver; the driver's day allowance is extra. We run AC and non-AC buses, and the per km rate follows the one you go for.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
A camp of 27 to 30: 30 seater bus. Up to 40 with sleeping bags: 40 seater bus. A full 50: 50 seater bus. On the narrow forest road a mid-size bus moves more easily.
Group of 15 to 25? The Bangalore to Parambikulam mini bus is easier on the forest road. Teachers or guides going ahead can take the Bangalore to Parambikulam cab.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (Taxes & Charges)
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
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11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
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About 450 km by Krishnagiri, Salem, Avinashi, Coimbatore and Pollachi, then up the forest road to Topslip, so about 900 km for the round trip. A full bus takes about 11 hours with breakfast, lunch, a supplies halt and the check post, so we leave at 4:30 am to arrive before the forest closes around 4 pm.
Three days billed at 900 km at ₹60/km come to ₹54,000. Driver allowance ₹3,000. Tolls, permits, forest entry and GST extra.
Buses do use the road through Topslip, but rules for private vehicles inside can change. We check with the reserve before confirming.
The 49 or 50 seater. Rates: bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes. Stays inside are run by the forest department and must be booked before the trip.
Parambikulam has no road from the Kerala side; every vehicle comes in through Pollachi.
October to February. The plains from Krishnagiri to Coimbatore are hot from March to May, and from June the southwest monsoon soaks the Pollachi side, so the climb to Topslip is slow and wet. Winter mornings are cool and the days clear, which suits long nature walks. Check exam calendars early, since stays inside the reserve fill on holiday weekends.
Not out of the reserve. Topslip keeps about 7 am to 4 pm timings, so the bus leaves the forest in daylight. After Pollachi the highway is fine at night, and with two drivers a group can travel through the night and reach Bangalore early in the morning. With one driver, plan a night halt or an early morning start, as the 450 km run is long.
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