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Palani Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

3-day Palani tour from Bangalore: Palani and Kodaikanal. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,860 per person.

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October in Palani

Palani Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

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3-day Palani tour from Bangalore: Palani and Kodaikanal. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,860 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Periyanayaki Amman Temple, Golden chariot and more. All year; very crowded during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram 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 Palani. 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 Palani

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 20°C – 38°C

Jan

29°

20° low

Feb

32°

21° low

Mar

36°

24° low

Apr

38°

26° low

May

36°

26° low

Jun

35°

26° low

Jul

35°

26° low

Aug

35°

26° low

Sep

35°

25° low

NOW

Oct

32°

23° low

Nov

31°

23° low

Dec

29°

20° low

Jan

29°

20° low

Feb

32°

21° low

Mar

36°

24° low

Apr

38°

26° low

May

36°

26° low

Jun

35°

26° low

Jul

35°

26° low

Aug

35°

26° low

Sep

35°

25° low

NOW

Oct

32°

23° low

Nov

31°

23° low

Dec

29°

20° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Palani and Thiru Avinankudi

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Palani (about 354 km, 7 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Palani. Have darshan at Thiru Avinankudi, the temple at the foot of the hill counted as the true third abode of Murugan, and at the Periyanayaki Amman temple in town. In the evening, watch the golden chariot (thanga ratham) procession on the hilltop, which devotees sponsor in advance. Overnight stay in Palani.

  1. 1

    Thiru Avinankudi Temple

    The temple at the foot of Palani hill.

  2. 2

    Periyanayaki Amman Temple

    An old temple of the goddess in Palani town.

  3. 3

    Golden chariot

    The evening procession on the hilltop.

Day 2

A day in Kodaikanal

Today's travel: from Palani to Kodaikanal (about 57 km, 1 hr 15 min) and from Kodaikanal to Palani (about 57 km, 1 hr 15 min). Drive up the Palani hills to Kodaikanal. Walk round the lake or hire a cycle, see the view from Coaker's Walk and the Pillar Rocks, and come back down to Palani in the evening. Overnight stay in Palani.

  1. 1

    Kodaikanal Lake

    The star-shaped lake at the heart of the hill station.

  2. 2

    Coaker's Walk

    A cliff path with views over the plains.

  3. 3

    Pillar Rocks

    Three tall granite pillars rising from the valley.

Day 3

Dhandayuthapani on the hill

Go up Palani hill early, by the winch train, the rope car or the 690 steps, for darshan of Lord Dhandayuthapani, Murugan as the young ascetic holding a staff, whose idol is said to be made of nine minerals (navapashanam). Try the famous Palani panchamirtham, then head home. Drive from Palani to Bangalore (about 354 km, 7 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple

    The hilltop temple of Murugan, third of the six abodes.

  2. 2

    Palani winch and rope car

    The ways up the hill besides the steps.

Tour Overview

Palani, the third of the six abodes of Murugan: the hilltop shrine of Dhandayuthapani by winch, rope car or steps, Thiru Avinankudi at the foot of the hill, and on the longer trip a day up in Kodaikanal.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Palani → Kodaikanal → Palani → Bangalore, about 822 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Palani Tour from Bangalore

  • Thiru Avinankudi Temple
  • Periyanayaki Amman Temple
  • Golden chariot
  • Kodaikanal Lake
  • Coaker's Walk
  • Pillar Rocks
  • Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
  • Palani winch and rope car

Inclusions in the Palani Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore 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
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Palani 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 Palani Tour

Best time to visit: All year; very crowded during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram

Route: Bangalore → Palani → Kodaikanal → Palani → Bangalore (about 822 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Dindigul and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. The winch and rope car close for maintenance on some days; then the steps are the way up.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Palani, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹13,660₹10,800₹10,110
3₹11,030₹9,770₹9,080
4–7₹9,810₹8,650₹7,960
8–10₹9,020₹8,140₹7,450
11–12₹7,650₹7,540₹6,860

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Dindigul and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Places Covered

  • Thiru Avinankudi Temple
  • Periyanayaki Amman Temple
  • Golden chariot
  • Kodaikanal Lake
  • Coaker's Walk
  • Pillar Rocks
  • Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
  • Palani winch and rope car

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

All year; very crowded during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 822 km

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 Bangalore 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
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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

Things To Do

Taste Palani Panchamirtham
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Taste Palani Panchamirtham

Purchase the famous panchamirtham prasadam from the temple's authorized counters. This sweet, made from bananas, jaggery, ghee, honey, and cardamom, is a must-try. You can also buy bottled versions to take home as a blessing.

30 minutes

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Palani (or similar)

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: All year; very crowded during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram

Route: Bangalore → Palani → Kodaikanal → Palani → Bangalore (about 822 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Dindigul and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. The winch and rope car close for maintenance on some days; then the steps are the way up.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Palani, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Bangalore → Palani → Kodaikanal → Palani → Bangalore. That is about 822 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,110 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,860 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Dindigul and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

All year; very crowded during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram.

Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. The winch and rope car close for maintenance on some days; then the steps are the way up.

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