{"id":4135,"date":"2023-04-30T22:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/?p=4135"},"modified":"2023-05-27T18:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T12:30:22","slug":"kodaikanal-by-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Kodaikanal by Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The hill station of Kodaikanal, located in the southern state of <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/india\/tamil-nadu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/a>, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Even though it is accessible by air and rail, the most beautiful way to see the region is by road. It is well connected to major cities and towns in Tamil Nadu as well as the neighboring states of <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/india\/karnataka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Karnataka<\/strong><\/a> and Kerala, and offers scenic drives through winding roads and picturesque landscapes. I&#8217;ve driven to <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/a-glimpse-of-heaven-part-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kodaikanal<\/strong><\/a> a few times, and that&#8217;s the best way to reach there. Let&#8217;s take a look at popular routes and essential travel tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"How to reach Kodaikanal by road trip\" class=\"wp-image-4136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Reach-Kodaikanal-by-Road-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#route-1-bangalore-%e2%80%93-krishnagiri-%e2%80%93-salem-%e2%80%93-namakkal-%e2%80%93-dindigul-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-and-nh-183\" title=\"Route 1: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Salem \u2013 Namakkal \u2013 Dindigul \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 183)\">Route 1: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Salem \u2013 Namakkal \u2013 Dindigul \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 183)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#route-2-bangalore-%e2%80%93-krishnagiri-%e2%80%93-thoppur-%e2%80%93-mettur-%e2%80%93-erode-%e2%80%93-palani-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-and-nh-544h\" title=\"Route 2: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Thoppur \u2013 Mettur \u2013 Erode \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 544H)\">Route 2: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Thoppur \u2013 Mettur \u2013 Erode \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 544H)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#route-3-bangalore-%e2%80%93-mysore-%e2%80%93-ooty-%e2%80%93-coimbatore-%e2%80%93-palani-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-nh-766-and-nh-181\" title=\"Route 3: Bangalore \u2013 Mysore \u2013 Ooty \u2013 Coimbatore \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44, NH 766 and NH 181)\">Route 3: Bangalore \u2013 Mysore \u2013 Ooty \u2013 Coimbatore \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44, NH 766 and NH 181)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#chennai-to-kodaikanal\" title=\"Chennai to Kodaikanal\">Chennai to Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#ooty-to-kodaikanal\" title=\"Ooty to Kodaikanal\">Ooty to Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#mysore-to-kodaikanal\" title=\"Mysore to Kodaikanal\">Mysore to Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#coimbatore-to-kodaikanal\" title=\"Coimbatore to Kodaikanal\">Coimbatore to Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/kodaikanal-by-road\/#in-summary\" title=\"In Summary\">In Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"madurai-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Madurai to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around four hours to travel from Madurai to Kodaikanal, which is about 120 kilometers. NH 85 is the most common route to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai, and it passes through small towns and villages en route. Here&#8217;s the route on Google Maps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bangalore-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Bangalore to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around ten hours to travel from Bangalore to Kodaikanal, which is about 460 kilometers. There are a few options to select your route to Kodaikanal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-1-bangalore-%e2%80%93-krishnagiri-%e2%80%93-salem-%e2%80%93-namakkal-%e2%80%93-dindigul-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-and-nh-183\"><\/span><strong>Route 1: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Salem \u2013 Namakkal \u2013 Dindigul \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 183)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance: 460 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: approx. 10 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the quickest and most efficient route to reach Kodaikanal from Bangalore. It&#8217;s an excellent 4-lane highway on NH 44 until Dindigul. As you travel between Hosur and Salem, you will be surrounded by lush greenery and large boulders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d2000762.282743159!2d76.6104646!3d11.6419504!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e6!4m5!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d%3A0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2sBangalore!3m2!1d12.9715987!2d77.5945627!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682003895664!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-2-bangalore-%e2%80%93-krishnagiri-%e2%80%93-thoppur-%e2%80%93-mettur-%e2%80%93-erode-%e2%80%93-palani-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-and-nh-544h\"><\/span><strong>Route 2: Bangalore \u2013 Krishnagiri \u2013 Thoppur \u2013 Mettur \u2013 Erode \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44 and NH 544H)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance: 430 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: approx. 11 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t the regular route from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. As suggested in Route 1, you need to take NH 44, but you don&#8217;t have to go to Salem. You should instead take a detour at Thoppur towards Mettur. Thoppur to Erode (NH 544H) is a scenic drive, particularly during monsoon and post-monsoon months. The highway does not have four lanes, but there is very little traffic on it. https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/EUpCLjzWrRwQy9r29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m42!1m8!1m3!1d1001709.1566945753!2d76.8585596!3d11.2668211!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m31!3e0!4m5!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d%3A0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2sBangalore!3m2!1d12.9715987!2d77.5945627!4m5!1s0x3bac044e4e33930b%3A0xf9128f2ca2b57107!2sThoppur%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.939490399999999!2d78.0573284!4m5!1s0x3ba953186a385f89%3A0xfe84837515daa0ff!2sMettur%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.7862533!2d77.8007853!4m5!1s0x3ba96f46762f4671%3A0xd97da6e3d9c7f75e!2sErode%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.3410364!2d77.7171642!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682005979301!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-3-bangalore-%e2%80%93-mysore-%e2%80%93-ooty-%e2%80%93-coimbatore-%e2%80%93-palani-%e2%80%93-kodaikanal-via-nh-44-nh-766-and-nh-181\"><\/span><strong>Route 3: Bangalore \u2013 Mysore \u2013 Ooty \u2013 Coimbatore \u2013 Palani \u2013 Kodaikanal (via NH 44, NH 766 and NH 181)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance: 520 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: approx. 13 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route is most popular among travelers who want to visit Mysore, Ooty, and Kodaikanal in one trip. Many travelers, especially those who visit Bangalore from other states, follow this itinerary. You should not take this route if your goal is only to cover Kodaikanal. https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fgfs9cyeMxUgrxmo6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m46!1m12!1m3!1d2001078.6649740215!2d75.96684473659275!3d11.59789366974884!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m31!3e0!4m5!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d%3A0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2sBangalore!3m2!1d12.9715987!2d77.5945627!4m5!1s0x3baf70381d572ef9%3A0x2b89ece8c0f8396d!2sMysore%2C%20Karnataka!3m2!1d12.295810399999999!2d76.6393805!4m5!1s0x3ba8bd84b5f3d78d%3A0x179bdb14c93e3f42!2sOoty%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.4102038!2d76.6950324!4m5!1s0x3ba859af2f971cb5%3A0x2fc1c81e183ed282!2sCoimbatore%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.0168445!2d76.9558321!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682006045154!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chennai-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Chennai to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around twelve hours to travel from Chennai to Kodaikanal, which is about 540 kilometers. NH 38 and NH 132 are the most common highways to reach Kodaikanal from Chennai, and it passes through <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/the-french-riviera-of-the-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pondicherry<\/strong><\/a>, Theni and Dindigul. Here&#8217;s the route on Google Maps: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZKeUVb6qPGyusxGJ7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d4006332.850834818!2d76.764185!3d11.3029242!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x3a5265ea4f7d3361%3A0x6e61a70b6863d433!2sChennai%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d13.082680199999999!2d80.27071839999999!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682006087723!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ooty-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Ooty to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around seven hours to travel from Ooty to Kodaikanal, which is about 250 kilometers. NH 181 is the most common route to reach Kodaikanal from Ooty, the scenic drive passes through Coonor and Kotagiri en route. Here&#8217;s the route on Google Maps: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/r5Rso7o4rBnB7kfa6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d1003226.9534263548!2d76.4762147!3d10.8223846!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x3ba8bdbe9c938983%3A0x8ff0df32fc722ad2!2sOtty%20bus%20stand%2C%20CM4W%2B4G8%2C%20Kathadimattam%2C%20Ooty%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu%20643001!3m2!1d11.4053121!2d76.696276!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682006131290!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mysore-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Mysore to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around ten hours to travel from Mysore to Kodaikanal, which is about 380 kilometers. NH 275 and NH 44 are the most common routes to reach Kodaikanal from Mysore, the drive passes through Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai Forest en route. Here&#8217;s the route on Google Maps: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/UfJEqSx4FDhANC4s5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d2003430.280585833!2d75.8420142!3d11.265103!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x3baf70381d572ef9%3A0x2b89ece8c0f8396d!2sMysore%2C%20Karnataka!3m2!1d12.295810399999999!2d76.6393805!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682006165514!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coimbatore-to-kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>Coimbatore to Kodaikanal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around five hours to travel from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal, which is about 170 kilometers. NH 83 is the most common route to reach Kodaikanal from Coimbatore, the drive passes through Pollachi and Palani en route. Here&#8217;s the route on Google Maps: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7ggdQVzXWbYVRx9j6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d501934.84119254857!2d76.9351062!3d10.6286526!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x3ba859af2f971cb5%3A0x2fc1c81e183ed282!2sCoimbatore%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu!3m2!1d11.0168445!2d76.9558321!4m5!1s0x3b0766637f0a0387%3A0x9ffae9373758c13c!2sKodaikanal!3m2!1d10.2381136!2d77.4891822!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1682006200635!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-summary\"><\/span><strong>In Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a trip to Kodaikanal, traveling by road is undoubtedly the best way to reach the hill station. Stunning views, breathtaking scenery, and lush green surroundings make this road trip an unforgettable experience. You can choose from a variety of routes depending on your starting point. Make the most of your road trip by enjoying the local cuisine, exploring the nearby attractions, and taking a break along the way. A trip to Kodaikanal is incomplete without experiencing the beauty of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/mesmerizing-western-ghats-from-vistadome-coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Western Ghats<\/strong><\/a> and the scenic drive to the hill station. So, pack your bags, buckle up, and get ready for a memorable trip to the queen of hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Disclaimer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">This blog may contain affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, we may get a small commission if you buy anything. All products and services we endorse have been personally used or come highly recommended to us. These incomes allow us to keep the community supported and ad-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hill station of Kodaikanal, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Even though it is accessible by air and rail, the most beautiful way to see the region is by road. 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