Our Srirangapatna to Trichy cab follows the Kaveri from Adi Ranga to Antya Ranga, linking the Ranganathaswamy temple on Srirangapatna island with the great temple at Srirangam. The 385 km journey takes about 8–9 hours, crossing into Tamil Nadu through the Sathyamangalam forest and continuing via Erode and Karur. It is a meaningful route for pilgrims tracing the Pancharanga Kshetrams.
| Vehicle | Seats | One way (385 km) | Round trip (770 km, 2 days) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire or Similar Compact Sedan | 4 People | ₹6,175 ₹15/km | ₹10,040 | Book |
| Toyota Etios Premium Sedan | 4 People | ₹6,560 ₹16/km | ₹10,810 | Book |
| Maruti Ertiga or Similar Compact SUV | 6 People | ₹8,200 ₹20/km | ₹13,120 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Premium SUV | 7 People | ₹8,970 ₹22/km | ₹13,890 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta Luxury SUV | 7 People | ₹10,125 ₹25/km | ₹15,430 | Book |
One-way fares include fuel and driver allowance (minimum 130 km). Round-trip fares are for the same car returning to Srirangapatna, billed at the round-trip rate with a daily minimum. Tolls, parking and interstate permits are extra where they apply. Tempo Travellers, Urbania and mini buses are available for round trips.
From Srirangapatna the road passes Mysore and heads south via Nanjangud and Chamarajanagar to the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border at Hasanur. The Dhimbam Ghat then descends 27 hairpins through the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve to Bannari and Sathyamangalam. From there the route crosses Gobichettipalayam and Erode, then follows the Kaveri basin through Karur and Kulithalai to Trichy and the island of Srirangam. An alternative via Bangalore, Krishnagiri and Salem avoids the forest but is longer. Plan one meal stop at Erode or Karur.
Because night traffic restrictions apply through the forest, departure times from Srirangapatna are planned so that the reserve is crossed in daylight. The forest is lush after the monsoon, and elephants, deer and gaur are often seen from the road; stopping and feeding animals is not allowed.
For a long pilgrimage day, an Innova or Innova Crysta suits families and a Tempo Traveller suits temple groups. Over 8–9 hours on the road, seat space matters: the Ertiga suits a family of five or six, the Innova and Innova Crysta add comfort for long hauls, and the Swift Dzire or Etios keeps things simple for up to four. Groups of ten or more usually take a Tempo Traveller, Urbania or mini bus.
Pick your vehicle from the Srirangapatna–Trichy fares listed on this page and book online, or call +91 99725 37722 (also on WhatsApp) and our team will arrange the trip.
Roadside temple at the foot of the Dhimbam Ghat.
Textile town on the Amaravathi with the ancient Pasupatheeswarar temple.
The vast Ranganathaswamy temple on an island in the Kaveri at Trichy.
About 8–9 hours for 385 km via Sathyamangalam, Erode and Karur.
Yes. Night traffic restrictions apply through the Sathyamangalam forest, so the trip starts early.
Yes, via Bangalore, Krishnagiri, Salem and Namakkal. It is longer but entirely on four-lane highways.
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