BR Hills Tour Package from Salem (3 Days)
3-day BR Hills tour from Salem: BR Hills. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,470 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
16° – 24°C
November in BR Hills

Description
3-day BR Hills tour from Salem: BR Hills. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,470 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 4 handpicked stops, including BRT Tiger Reserve, Afternoon safari, Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple and more. October–May (safaris close for some weeks in the monsoon) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in BR Hills. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in BR Hills
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 31°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Salem to BR Hills
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Salem in the morning. Drive from Salem to BR Hills (about 204 km, 4 hrs). Check in at your hotel in BR Hills. Overnight stay in BR Hills.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Salem to BR Hills
204 km · ~4h 25m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BR HillsBR Hills, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Salem to BR Hills
204 km · ~4h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → BR Hills
AC Seater / Volvo · ~204 km
~4h 32m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹620
- Arrive in BR Hills
BR Hills, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Salem to BR Hills
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Chamarajanagar for BR Hills.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 59m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 12h 29m in total
Change trains at Bangalore East — about 1h 33m wait
1 change · 13h 29m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
To the Biligiri Rangana hills
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing. In the morning, visit BRT Tiger Reserve. After lunch, go on to Afternoon safari. Return to the hotel in BR Hills. Overnight stay in BR Hills.
- 1
BRT Tiger Reserve
Forest where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.
- 2
Afternoon safari
A jeep or canopy-bus safari in the reserve.
The hill temple and back
Walk up to the Biligiri Rangaswamy temple on its cliff, where the Soliga tribe worship Ranganatha as one of their own, and see the giant Dodda Sampige tree. Then drive home. Drive from BR Hills to Salem (about 205 km, 4 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Salem. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: BR Hills to Salem
205 km · ~4h 26m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from BR Hills
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near VanavasiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SalemSalem, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: BR Hills to Salem
205 km · ~4h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at BR Hills
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in BR Hills. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- BR Hills → Salem
AC Seater / Volvo · ~205 km
~4h 33m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹620
- Arrive in Salem
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: BR Hills to Salem
Nearest railway stations: Chamarajanagar for BR Hills, Salem Jn for Salem.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 29m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 12h 57m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 13h 22m in total
Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 3h 16m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple
A hilltop temple of Ranganatha on a cliff edge.
- 2
Dodda Sampige
A giant old champak tree sacred to the Soligas.
Tour Overview
Two days in the Biligiri Rangana hills: a safari in the BRT tiger reserve, the cliff-top temple of Ranganatha and the Soliga hamlets of the forest.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Salem. The route runs Salem → BR Hills → Salem, about 409 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the BR Hills Tour from Salem
- BRT Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon safari
- Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple
- Dodda Sampige
Inclusions in the BR Hills Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the BR Hills Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the BR Hills Tour
Best time to visit: October–May (safaris close for some weeks in the monsoon)
Route: Salem → BR Hills → Salem (about 409 km in all)
Before you go: Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in BR Hills, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Salem. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,730 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,700 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,580 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,070 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,470 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- BRT Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon safari
- Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple
- Dodda Sampige
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May (safaris close for some weeks in the monsoon) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May (safaris close for some weeks in the monsoon)
Route: Salem → BR Hills → Salem (about 409 km in all)
Before you go: Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in BR Hills, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Salem on day 1 and you are back in Salem on day 3.
Salem → BR Hills → Salem. That is about 409 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,730 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,470 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Salem and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May (safaris close for some weeks in the monsoon).
Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
