How to Reach Parvathamalai from Bangalore & Chennai

Planning your journey to Parvathamalai? The easiest way is to reach Polur, the nearest town, and then travel to Thenmathimangalam, the base village of the trek.

Buses are available from Chennai and Bangalore via Polur or Tiruvannamalai, with local transport options like buses and share autos for the final stretch.

🚍 Important: Trekking is allowed only between 5:00 AM and 1:00 PM, so plan your travel to reach early in the morning.

Uses your current location

  • ✔ Direct buses (Route 148) from CMBT & Kilambakkam
  • ✔ Alternative: Chennai → Arani → Polur
  • ✔ Travel time: 4–5 hrs
  • ✔ Early buses from Polur (3:30 AM+)

From Chennai

₹200 – ₹400

Bus + Local Transport

From Bangalore

₹300 – ₹600

Bus Travel

From Polur

₹30 – ₹100

Auto / Mini Bus

🧭 1-Day Trek Plan

  • 🕓 3:30 AM – Reach Polur / start from Chennai
  • 🕔 5:00 AM – Start trek (as per rules)
  • 🕘 9:00 AM – Reach temple top
  • 🕙 10:30 AM – Start descent
  • 🕐 1:00 PM – Return to base
🚍 Trekking allowed only between 5:00 AM and 1:00 PM