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Hill & highway routeNH83 via Palani, Oddanchatram & the Batlagundu ghat road

Coimbatore to Kodaikanal Lake & Pillar Rocks Tempo Traveller Rental

Private Coimbatore to Kodaikanal Lake & Pillar Rocks tour in a 9 to 26 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, with a hill-certified chauffeur and Fastag toll clearance.

Approx. distance one way175 km
Est. driving time4.5 Hours
Toll plazas3 approx.
Starting fare22 / km
Coimbatore to Kodaikanal Lake & Pillar Rocks tempo traveller rental — 175 km via NH83 via Palani, Oddanchatram & the Batlagundu ghat road
Scenic Highway & Hill Route NH83 via Palani, Oddanchatram & the Batlagundu ghat road

Coimbatore to Kodaikanal Lake & Pillar Rocks Tempo Traveller Rental

Distance175 KM
Est. Drive Time4.5 Hours
Highway Tolls3 Toll Gates
Suggested Van12-Seater AC (Batlagundu Ghat Specialist)
Route Topography & Departure Strategy
Recommended Departure Timing:

05:30 AM

Ghat & Vehicle Suitability Rule:

Eighteen hairpin curves on the Batlagundu to Kodaikanal climb. Short-wheelbase 12-seaters are sent on this route; 20 and 26-seaters are not.

Curated Itinerary Breakdown

05:30 AMStep 1

Doorstep pickup

Pickup in Coimbatore and east on NH83 through Pollachi.

07:00 AMStep 2

Palani

Breakfast at Palani, with the option of the hill temple before continuing.

09:00 AMStep 3

Batlagundu

On through Oddanchatram to Batlagundu at the foot of the ghat, and a coolant check.

09:45 AMStep 4

The 18 hairpins

The ghat ascent, with the Silver Cascade falls near the top. AC off on the steeper bends.

11:00 AMStep 5

Kodai Lake

Check-in, then boating and cycling on the star-shaped Kodai Lake.

02:30 PMStep 6

Pillar Rocks

Lunch, then Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks, Guna Cave and Green Valley View.

Day 2Step 7

Return drop

Bryant Park and the Bear Shola falls, then the descent and return to Coimbatore.

Key Trip Highlights
18 hairpin curves up the Batlagundu ghat road Palani hill temple as a halt on the way up Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk and Pillar Rocks Silver Cascade falls on the final ascent
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Round Trip Distance:~350 km (NH83 via Palani, Oddanchatram & the Batlagundu ghat road)
Min. Daily Threshold (1 Day):300 km min (300 km/day)
Per Km Vehicle Rate:22 / km
Night Driver Allowance (1 Night):600 (₹600/night)
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