Taxi · from Mysuru
Mysore to Kodaikanal Taxi
A Mysore to Kodaikanal taxi covers about 330 km from Mysuru, typically 8 to 9 hours by road. A forest stretch on the way has a night traffic rule, explained below. Travel Trendzz provides cars, SUVs and tempo travellers with a driver, with pickup in Mysuru and a written quote before you book.
Route and driving time
Mysuru – Nanjangud – Chamarajanagar – Hasanur – Dhimbam ghat – Bannari – Sathyamangalam – Avinashi – Tiruppur – Dharapuram – Palani – Kodaikanal.
NH 766 to Nanjangud, NH 150A to Chamarajanagar, NH 948 through the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, state roads and NH 381 across the plains to Dharapuram, the Palani–Dharapuram road to Palani, then the Kodaikanal–Palani ghat road up the hill.
- Distance
- about 330 km
- Driving time
- about 8 to 9 hours
- Main roads
- NH 766 · NH 150A · NH 948 · NH 381
- Night rule
- 9 pm to 6 am for cars, light commercial vehicles and other four-wheelers; 6 pm to 6 am for heavy and commercial vehicles.
Night rule on the way
Night traffic ban on the Bannari–Karapallam stretch of NH 948 (the Dhimbam ghat road) inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, upheld by the Madras High Court in February 2022. 9 pm to 6 am for cars, light commercial vehicles and other four-wheelers; 6 pm to 6 am for heavy and commercial vehicles.
Other roads
- Via Gundlupet – Bandipur – Ooty – Coimbatore – Pollachi – Palani, about 405 km: Longer, with a hill climb through Ooty. The Bandipur stretch of the Gundlupet–Ooty road (NH 67) is closed to traffic at night, from about 9 pm (8.30 pm in a 2026 report) to 6 am.
- Via Kollegal – Male Mahadeshwara Hills – Mettur – Erode – Palani, about 405 km: Longer, but it avoids the Dhimbam ghat; Wikipedia suggests the Erode–Mettur–MM Hills–Kollegal road as the night alternative to NH 948.
Stops on the way
- Nanjangud: Temple town on the Kabini river, about 23 km from Mysuru, known for the Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara) Temple.
- Chamarajanagar: District town where NH 150A meets NH 948; the Chamarajeshwara Temple is one of its biggest temples.
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Tamil Nadu's fourth tiger reserve (2013), about 1,408 sq km; NH 948 crosses it through the Dhimbam ghat. A 2011 census counted over 850 elephants here.
- Bannari Amman Temple: Temple at Bannari, at the foot of the Dhimbam ghat near Sathyamangalam, known for its Kundam festival in the Tamil month of Panguni (about March to April).
- Avinashi: Town near Tiruppur with the Avinashilingeswarar Temple, a monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India; its temple car is said to be the second biggest in India.
- Palani Murugan Temple: Hilltop temple on Sivagiri hill at Palani, one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, at the foot of the Kodaikanal ghat road; reached on foot, by a winch railway or by rope car.
Check opening times before you plan a stop, and mention it when you ask for a quote.
Best time to travel
Kodaikanal is cool all year. January to May is the driest stretch, and Tamil Nadu Tourism names April to June as the best time, though e-pass rules and crowds apply in summer. October and November are the wettest months, and December to February has cold nights. Start early in the morning so you cross the Dhimbam ghat well before 9 pm and climb the ghat road to Kodaikanal in daylight.
Which vehicle suits this trip?
A sedan suits a couple or a small family. For more people or more luggage, an Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta, or a tempo traveller for groups. Every vehicle comes with a driver.
Fares depend on the vehicle and the trip type, so get a quote on WhatsApp. The written quote shows toll, parking, the driver’s allowance and any kilometre limits before you book.
How booking works
Share your pickup point in Mysuru, your stay in Kodaikanal, your dates and the number of people. Say whether you want a drop only or the car and driver for the whole trip. The team replies with a written quote; nothing is booked until you confirm.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, thehansindia.com, onmanorama.com, livelaw.in, en.wikipedia.org, tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, router.project-osrm.org (checked November 2026). Distances and times are approximate.
Questions about this trip
How far is Kodaikanal from Mysore by taxi?
Kodaikanal is about 330 km from Mysuru by road on the usual taxi route through Chamarajanagar, Sathyamangalam and Palani. The road through Ooty, Coimbatore and Pollachi is longer, about 405 km. Many travellers break the journey or combine Kodaikanal with Ooty, so tell us your plan when you book.
How long does the drive from Mysore to Kodaikanal take?
The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours with stops. Start early, because the Dhimbam ghat inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is closed to cars from 9 pm to 6 am. The final climb from Palani is a winding ghat road, so it is best driven in daylight.
Which road is used from Mysore to Kodaikanal?
The usual road goes from Mysuru to Nanjangud and Chamarajanagar, then on NH 948 over the Dhimbam ghat to Sathyamangalam. It crosses the plains through Avinashi, Tiruppur and Dharapuram to Palani, then climbs the Palani ghat road. Reports say tourist vehicles may need an e-pass, so check epass.tnega.org before you go.
What is the taxi fare from Mysore to Kodaikanal?
The fare depends on the vehicle you choose and your travel dates. A one-way drop, a round trip and a trip with sightseeing days in Kodaikanal are all priced differently. Send your dates, the number of travellers and the stops you want on WhatsApp at 098455 80389, and we will share a quote.
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