Kodaikanal E-Pass Guide & Registration

Complete your mandatory Tamil Nadu travel pass registration online before heading up the scenic Western Ghats road to Kodaikanal.

EPass is the digital ticket that provides visitors entry into the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal located in Tamil Nadu. The ePass is a prerequisite for every visitor so that visits can be managed effectively while ensuring that the local beauty of the area is retained.
Introduced to deal with the increasing number of sightseers, it is yet another way to control access and maintain order as well.

Step-by-Step Registration

How to Apply Online

Visit Official TNEGA Portal

Enter Vehicle & Personal Details

Select Travel Dates & Purpose

Download Instant QR Pass

Submit the completed application form to instantly generate your digital entry pass featuring an official scannable QR code.

Access epass.tnega.org on your smartphone or browser. Choose the domestic or international applicant option to begin registration.

Provide your vehicle registration number, fuel type, seating capacity, driver details, and valid government ID proof for verification.

Input your planned arrival date, length of stay in Kodaikanal, hotel booking address, and specific travel category.

Check Post Rules

What to Prepare Before Travel

The e-pass is strictly mandatory for all private cars, tourist buses, and commercial passenger vehicles ascending Kodaikanal hill limits. Government officers verify details at key entry points.

Ensure every passenger carries valid original photo identity cards matching the submission. Keep both digital smartphone images and printed paper pass copies readily accessible during transit.