Bangalore to BR Hills Cab
BR Hills is where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet — a quiet tiger reserve with a hilltop Ranganatha temple and cool evenings, far less crowded than Coorg or Ooty.
Bangalore to BR Hills: Distance, Time & Route
| Detail | Bangalore → BR Hills |
|---|---|
| Road distance | 175–190 km |
| Drive time | 4–4.5 hours |
| Usual route | Kanakapura, Malavalli and Kollegal to Yelandur, or via Mysuru and Chamarajanagar |
| State | Karnataka |
Road distance
- Bangalore → BR Hills
- 175–190 km
Drive time
- Bangalore → BR Hills
- 4–4.5 hours
Usual route
- Bangalore → BR Hills
- Kanakapura, Malavalli and Kollegal to Yelandur, or via Mysuru and Chamarajanagar
State
- Bangalore → BR Hills
- Karnataka
What to See in and around BR Hills
Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Perched on the cliff edge at the top of the hills.
BRT Tiger Reserve safari
Morning and evening safaris for elephants, gaur and, with luck, tigers.
K Gudi
Forest camp deeper in the reserve, popular for overnight stays.
Soliga tribal settlements
Community honey and forest-produce co-operatives.
Bangalore to BR Hills Cab Fare by Vehicle
Estimates are for a 2-day round trip of about 185 km each way plus roughly 30 km a day locally, at our current per-km rates and daily minimums, with driver bata included. A sedan works out to about ₹7,200 for 500 billable km.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Billable km | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios) | Up to 4 | ₹13/km | 500 km | ≈ ₹7,200 |
| Ertiga | Up to 6 | ₹18/km | 500 km | ≈ ₹9,700 |
| Innova Crysta | Up to 6 | ₹20/km | 600 km | ≈ ₹12,700 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seats) | Up to 12 | ₹26/km | 600 km | ≈ ₹16,600 |
| Mini Bus (21 seats) | Up to 21 | ₹35/km | 600 km | ≈ ₹22,000 |
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Rate
- ₹13/km
- Billable km
- 500 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹7,200
Ertiga
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹18/km
- Billable km
- 500 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹9,700
Innova Crysta
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹20/km
- Billable km
- 600 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹12,700
Tempo Traveller (12 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Rate
- ₹26/km
- Billable km
- 600 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹16,600
Mini Bus (21 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 21
- Rate
- ₹35/km
- Billable km
- 600 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹22,000
Tolls, parking and GST are extra at actuals. The final fare depends on pickup point, dates, stops and kilometres actually run — ask for an exact quote.
Suggested BR Hills Itinerary by Cab
- 1
Day 1
Drive via Kollegal, check in by lunch, temple visit and evening safari.
- 2
Day 2
Morning safari or nature walk, then return via Chamarajanagar or Mysuru.
Travel Tips for Your BR Hills Trip
- The final ghat has hairpin bends — motion-sickness tablets help.
- Forest check-posts restrict entry after dark.
- Mobile coverage is patchy at the top.
- Book K Gudi stays through Jungle Lodges well in advance.
Bangalore to BR Hills road trip guide
Stops, best season and a day-by-day plan.
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