BR Hills Tour Package from Coimbatore

How far is BR Hills from Coimbatore?

BR Hills is about 175 km from Coimbatore by road, around 4.5 hours of driving with a break. The usual road runs through Sathyamangalam and the Dhimbam ghat into Chamarajanagar district, then climbs to the temple village. The ghat passes through the Sathyamangalam forest, where night traffic is restricted, so we plan both days to cross it in daylight. From the Mysore side the hills are about 90 km away, reached through Yelandur or Chamarajanagar.

We pick you up anywhere in Coimbatore, and the driver stays with you for both days. The Karnataka vehicle permit and entry tax are part of our price.

What is BR Hills known for?

BR Hills, short for Biligiri Rangana Hills, is a hill range in Chamarajanagar district where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet. Karnataka Tourism says the name comes from the Ranganatha temple on top of a white cliff, and Biligiri means white hill in Kannada. The forest around the temple became a wildlife sanctuary in 1974 and a tiger reserve in 2011, now the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve, run by the Karnataka Forest Department.

The Soliga people live in these hills. The Chamarajanagar district page on K Gudi mentions Soliga settlements at Kannare Colony and Bhutani Podu.

What are the places to visit in BR Hills?

• Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The hilltop temple to Lord Ranganatha. Its festival in April draws large crowds, according to Karnataka Tourism.
• K Gudi (Kyathadevaragudi). A forest area about 30 km from Chamarajanagar town at 1,450 m. The district site says the Forest Department runs open-vehicle safaris here and that stays at the Jungle Lodges camp must be booked in advance.
• BRT Wildlife Sanctuary. Karnataka Tourism lists gaur, sloth bear, sambar, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, elephants and four-horned antelope, and more than 200 bird species.
• Soliga settlements. Visits happen only where the community and the forest department allow them, with a local guide.

Sightings are never guaranteed. Treat any animal you see as a bonus; the temple, the forest drive and the quiet are reason enough to go.

How do safaris work in BR Hills?

Safaris in the tiger reserve are run by the Karnataka Forest Department in its own open vehicles, and the district site names K Gudi as the place for them. The department sets seats, timings and fees, and they change by season. Weekends and holidays sell out, so we try to book as soon as you confirm and tell you at once if no seat is free. Safari tickets and temple sevas are not in our price.

Which BR Hills tour package from Coimbatore should you pick?

We run one BR Hills trip, the BR Hills 2 days tour package. Day 1 is the drive, the hilltop temple and an afternoon safari, with a night at an eco resort. Day 2 is K Gudi and the drive back to Coimbatore before the ghat closes.

How much does a BR Hills package cost?

The BR Hills package costs ₹7,400 to ₹14,800 per person for 2 days and 1 night. The rate per person falls as your group grows, because the vehicle cost is shared. One price covers the AC vehicle, driver, fuel, toll, parking, driver charges, the Karnataka permit and entry tax, and one night at an eco resort named in your quote. Meals (unless the resort includes them), safari and entry tickets and personal expenses are extra.

Is 2 days enough for BR Hills?

Yes, for the temple, one safari and K Gudi. At about 4.5 hours each way, BR Hills is one of the closest forest trips from Coimbatore, so a weekend does not feel rushed. A day trip is hard to fit around the ghat timings and safari seats, so we do not plan one.

When is the best time to visit BR Hills?

Karnataka Tourism names June to October, when the rains bring the forest back to life. Some visitors prefer December to April, when the forest is drier and thinner. The temple festival in April fills the hill, so ask us before you fix dates in that month.

Where else can you go near BR Hills?

For more forest time, look at Bandipur, Kabini or Masinagudi. Mysore is the nearest city for palaces and sightseeing. See every Karnataka trip we run, or call or WhatsApp +91 86101 62373 with your dates.