Coimbatore, Palani & the forests · Murugan's hill temple
Palani group trip guide
Palani: Murugan's hill temple in Coimbatore, Palani & the forests, Tamil Nadu. From Coimbatore it is 104 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Coimbatore costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Coimbatore
- 104 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- October to March; Thaipusam is the most crowded
- Fare from Coimbatore
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB) or Madurai (IXM)
The Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple sits on Palani hill and is one of Murugan's six abodes; devotees climb the steps, or take the winch or ropeway.
Thaipusam (January–February) is its greatest festival, when pilgrims walk in carrying kavadi.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Palani from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Palani
₹28,500–35,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 475 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The pilgrim stop on the way up to Kodaikanal from Karur, Coimbatore or Madurai.
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Palani
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 475 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 104 km | 2–3 h | Route: Coimbatore to Palani |
| Madurai | 114 km | 2.5–3.5 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 153 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Karur | 107 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Palakkad | 113 km | 2.5–3.5 h | Route: Palakkad to Palani |
Group fares from Coimbatore
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March; Thaipusam is the most crowded.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens.
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Circuits that include Palani
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) or Madurai (IXM).
- Nearest railway station: Palani.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Palani
Approved operators who take groups to Palani. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
107 km by road from Palani
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
113 km by road from Palani
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Palani
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Palani
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Coimbatore-la irundhu Palani-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Palani from Coimbatore?)
104 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Palani-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Palani cost?)
Round trip from Coimbatore (104 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Palani cost?
Round trip from Coimbatore with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Palani?
Half a day. With the drive from Coimbatore, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The pilgrim stop on the way up to Kodaikanal from Karur, Coimbatore or Madurai.
When is the best time to visit Palani?
October to March; Thaipusam is the most crowded.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Palani from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) or Madurai (IXM). Nearest railway station: Palani. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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