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The 14 Best Day Trips from Kolār

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Kolār, India, led by Bengaluru, Vellore, Tumkūr. The closest is Robertsonpet, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kolār at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bengaluru61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Vellore111 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tumkūr114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Rānipet132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hosūr55 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Madanapalle61 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Robertsonpet26 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Chittoor105 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Hindupur103 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Tiruvannamalai144 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Dharmavaram149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ambur74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Closepet103 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Vaniyambadi73 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kolār

  1. 1

    Bengaluru, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Kolār2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Bangalore World Trade Center.

    Also nearby: Yelahanka.

  2. 2

    Vellore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km east of Kolār3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Tumkūr, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Kolār3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rānipet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Kolār4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Hosūr, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-west of Kolār2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Madanapalle, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Kolār2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Robertsonpet, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Kolār1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chittoor, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Kolār3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Hindupur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Kolār3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tiruvannamalai, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Kolār4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Dharmavaram, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Kolār4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ambur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Kolār2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Closepet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Kolār3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Vaniyambadi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-east of Kolār2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kolār to Bengaluru

A realistic pace for Bengaluru, 61 km from Kolār. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kolār
  2. 09:40Arrive in Bengaluru (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Bangalore World Trade Center
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bengaluru
  6. 15:40Head back to Kolār
  7. 16:50Home in Kolār

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kolār?
The best day trips from Kolār are Bengaluru, Vellore, Tumkūr, Rānipet, Hosūr. The closest is Robertsonpet, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kolār?
Robertsonpet is the closest, 26 km south-east of Kolār, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kolār?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Kolār: Robertsonpet (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Kolār for a day out?
Bengaluru is the largest city in day-trip range, 61 km west of Kolār and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kolār?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dharmavaram at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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