Hill & highway routeNH181 via Mettupalayam, Gudalur & Sultan Bathery

Coimbatore to Wayanad Wildlife & Lakes Tempo Traveller Rental

Private Coimbatore to Wayanad Wildlife & Lakes tour in a 9 to 26 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, with a hill-certified chauffeur and Fastag toll clearance.

Approx. distance one way230 km

Est. driving time5.5 Hours

Toll plazas4 approx.

Starting fare₹25 / km

Scenic Highway & Hill Route NH181 via Mettupalayam, Gudalur & Sultan Bathery

Coimbatore to Wayanad Wildlife & Lakes Tempo Traveller Rental

Distance230 KM

Est. Drive Time5.5 Hours

Highway Tolls4 Toll Gates

Suggested Van16-Seater Deluxe / Force Urbania 13

Route Topography & Departure Strategy

Recommended Departure Timing:

05:30 AM

Ghat & Vehicle Suitability Rule:

The route climbs the Nilgiris via Gudalur, then crosses into Kerala. The Mudumalai and Muthanga forest stretches carry the 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM night traffic ban.

Curated Itinerary Breakdown

05:30 AMStep 1

Doorstep pickup

Pickup in Coimbatore and north to Mettupalayam, timed so the forest stretches are crossed in daylight.

07:00 AMStep 2

Mettupalayam

Breakfast and a vehicle check before the hill section.

09:00 AMStep 3

Gudalur & Mudumalai

The graded climb to Gudalur, then the Mudumalai reserve stretch at the 30 km/h forest limit.

10:30 AMStep 4

Kerala border

Kerala entry permit and green tax cleared at the Muthanga checkpost.

12:00 PMStep 5

Wayanad check-in

Arrival near Sultan Bathery or Kalpetta, check-in and lunch, then Pookode Lake.

Day 2Step 6

Edakkal & Chembra

Edakkal caves in the morning, then the Chembra Peak trek base and Meenmutty falls.

Day 2 PMStep 7

Return drop

Return through the reserves before the 9:00 PM closure and down to Coimbatore.

Key Trip Highlights

Nilgiri climb and two reserves on one route Edakkal caves with their neolithic petroglyphs Pookode Lake and the Chembra Peak trek base Kerala permit and green tax handled at the border

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Round Trip Distance:~460 km (NH181 via Mettupalayam, Gudalur & Sultan Bathery)

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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The route climbs the Nilgiris via Gudalur, then crosses into Kerala. The Mudumalai and Muthanga forest stretches carry the 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM night traffic ban.

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