Bangalore to Thekkady

Driving down to Thekkady from Bangalore takes about 11 hours and can get boring. Some stretches on this route are beautiful and are worth the long journey. 

Approximate Travel Time: 9 Hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 5000
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Route 1 - Via NH 44
Distance: 510  Kms
Time: 9 Hours

Sights on there way - Lalbagh Botanical Garden (Bangalore), Cubbon Park (Bangalore), Bangalore Palace (Bangalore), Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Bangalore), Nandi Temple, Chandra Choodeswarar Temple (Hosur), Shree Parshwa Susheel Dham Swetamber Jain (Hosur), Dakshina Tirupati Temple, Krishnagiri Fort (Hosur), Sri Kottai Temple (Dharmapuri), Namakkal Fort (Namakkal), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple (Namakkal), Pasupateeswarar temple, (Karur), Sri Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple (Karur), Dindigul Rock Fort (Dindigul), Soundararajaperumal temple, Thadikombu (Dindigul), Elephant Junction (Thekkady), Thekkady Rose Park. 

Eating options - New Modern Hotel (Bangalore) , Lalbagh Grand Veg (Bangalore), Puliyogare Point (Hosur), Nala Restaurant (Namakkal), Annamalai Restaurant (Namakkal), Set Parotta Kadai (Dindigul), Siva Briyani Hotel (Dindigul), Sora Grill & Gossip  (Thekkady), Royal Kitchen (Thekkady). 

Route 2 - Via  NH 38
Distance: 647 Kms
Time: 12 Hours

Sights on the way: Lalbagh Botanical Garden (Bangalore), Cubbon Park (Bangalore), Bangalore Palace (Bangalore), Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Bangalore), Nandi Temple, Chandra Choodeswarar Temple (Hosur), Shree Parshwa Susheel Dham Swetamber Jain (Hosur), Dakshina Tirupati Temple, Krishnagiri Fort (Hosur), Soundararajaperumal temple, Thadikombu (Dindigul), Elephant Junction (Thekkady), Thekkady Rose Park, Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple (Chengam), Virupaksha Cave (Chengam), Mathura Kaliamman Temple, (Siruvachur), Ranjankudi Fort (Perambalur) , Jambukeswarar Temple, (Thiruvanaikaval). 

Eating options: New Modern Hotel (Bangalore) , Lalbagh Grand Veg (Bangalore), Puliyogare Point (Hosur), Set Parotta Kadai (Dindigul), Siva Briyani Hotel (Dindigul), Sora Grill & Gossip  (Thekkady), Royal Kitchen (Thekkady), Arunaalaya Restaurant (Chengam).

A cheaper option than taking a taxi or driving down, however bus journeys tend to get quite uncomfortable and hectic. The roads are perfect and the drive is smooth. 

Option 1
Part 1 - Bangalore to Dindigul by Bus
Route Operator:  Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

Starting Point: Bangalore 
Terminating Point: Dindigul
Travel time: 6 Hours 45 Minutes
Distance : 490 Kms
Frequency: Four times a day
Ticket cost: INR 700

Part 2 - Dindigul to Thekkady by Bus
Route Operator:  Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

Starting Point: Dindigul 
Terminating Point: Thekkady
Travel time: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Distance : 140 Kms
Frequency: Three times a day.
Ticket cost: INR 200

Option 2: Bangalore to Thekkady by Bus
Route Operator:  Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

Starting Point: Bangalore
Terminating Point: Thekkady
Travel time: 11 Hours 45 Minutes
Distance : 510 Kms
Frequency: Three times a day.
Ticket cost: INR 200

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.