5 hill stations near Trichy for a weekend by road
Kodaikanal, Kolli Hills, Yercaud, Ooty and Munnar compared: distance from Trichy, drive time, best season, and the right vehicle for ghat roads.
Trichy is hot for much of the year, but cool hills are only 3-7 hours away.
| Hill station | From Trichy | Drive | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolli Hills | ~110 km | 3 hrs | Day trips, waterfall |
| Yercaud | ~170 km | 3.75 hrs | Quiet weekend |
| Kodaikanal | ~195 km | 4.5 hrs | Family classic |
| Ooty | ~300 km | 6.5 hrs | 3-day holiday |
| Munnar | ~305 km | 7 hrs | Tea estates (Kerala) |
Ghat-road tips
- Eat light before the climb, and seat anyone prone to motion sickness in the front rows.
- Leave early. Hill traffic builds by late morning on weekends.
Vehicle
The Urbania’s hill-hold and smooth ride make it ideal for families. On Kolli Hills’ 70 tight hairpins, we recommend a vehicle up to Urbania 13 or Tempo 12 in size.
