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Nagarhole Safari, Kabini Side
Nagarhole Safari, Kabini Side
Book safari slots for the team in advance. The bus waits at the counter.
Kabini Backwaters
Boat rides from the resort. Book for the group a day before.
Kabini Dam
Bus can stop on the road near the dam for photos.
Bandipur
A long side trip for a bus. Daylight only.
Distance
220 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 5.5 hr
Via Channapatna, Mysore and HD Kote
Starting from
₹ 26400
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹28,300
+ ₹4968 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹28,300
+ ₹4968 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹28,300
+ ₹4968 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹28,300
+ ₹4968 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹38,200
+ ₹6696 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹41,200
+ ₹7236 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹34,600
+ ₹6048 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹34,600
+ ₹6048 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹28,300
+ ₹4968 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹30,700
+ ₹5400 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹44,200
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
100 km
145 km
190 km
215 km
Office gate pickup
The coach collects the group at 6:30 am from an office campus or another open yard away from the core, where a coach can wait without the traffic police moving it on. One bag each goes in the hold. Kabini is about 215 km away, around five and a half hours by bus, and resort check in is usually near noon. One coordinator keeps the name list and some cash, as ATMs are few at Kabini.
Breakfast with bus parking
The coach turns off for breakfast at Channapatna, 60 km out, at a hotel on the old Mysore road with a yard big enough to park it and a counter that can feed a crowd quickly. Allow forty minutes and finish with a head count. The town is famed for lacquered toys and puzzles, made in workshops on the Kanva river, which the group can buy as souvenirs when the coach passes again on the way back.
Drive on
The coach does not stop at Mandya, roughly 100 km from Bangalore. Sugarcane covers the farmland here, and the town receives about 733 mm of rain a year, most of it in October. In some past years farmers protesting over cane prices or Kaveri water have shut this highway at Mandya for a day, so on bandh days we look at the news before the coach leaves. Mysore lies about 45 km ahead.
Ring road
Where the expressway ends, by Manipal Hospital on the Mysore ring road, traffic always bunches up. From there the bus circles the city on the outer ring and turns onto the Manandavadi road, never touching the centre. During Dasara, usually September or October, Mysore brings in traffic diversions, and we check the police advisory ahead of trips in those weeks. From here HD Kote is about 45 km on, along a road that gets steadily quieter.
Narrower road
At HD Kote, about 190 km out, the road narrows, and the driver eases the coach through the town and the villages beyond. Farming here depends mostly on rain, and the taluk holds four reservoirs. At night the forest road onward to Mananthavady is shut, and the detour through Hunsur, Gonikoppa and Kutta adds about 30 km, which is why a bus group should plan its runs in daylight. The resort is about 25 km on.
Resort drop
Most Kabini resorts have space for a full size bus at the entrance; check yours when booking. Resorts serve all meals, and there are few eateries outside. Inside the forest, vehicles may not stop and passengers may not get out, so outings are run through the resort or the forest department. Winter nights fall to about 12 C. The driver parks the bus at the resort and stays with it.
Taking 40 colleagues to a Kabini resort for an offsite? Below you will find the Bangalore to Kabini Bus route, the halts that suit a big coach and the fare. One private bus keeps the team together and on time for the safari slot. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Kabini and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Kabini via Channapatna, Mysore and HD Kote | About 215 km | About 430 km | About 5.5 hr with stops |
About 215 km each way, about 430 km in all. Two days at our 300 km daily minimum is 600 km. Bus tolls on the expressway are higher than car tolls, and they are billed at actual cost with parking and GST. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, 400 km a day. You pay the km rate for diesel and driver, and the driver allowance for each day on top. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹65 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 3 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,030 a person.
Up to 33: 33 seater bus. Up to 35: 35 seater bus. Up to 45: 45 seater bus. Up to 50: 50 seater bus. A group of 28 to 30 takes the 30 seater bus. For a group of forty, the 40 seater bus.
Team of 20? The Bangalore to Kabini mini bus is cheaper. For the leadership group, add the Bangalore to Kabini Urbania.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
Kabini is about 215 km from Bangalore, by the Mysore expressway, the Mysore ring road and the Manandavadi road through HD Kote. The round trip is about 430 km. A full bus takes about 5.5 hours with a breakfast halt, and forest roads near Kabini are open only from 6 am to 6 pm.
600 km at ₹65/km: ₹39,000. Driver allowance ₹1,000 a day, tolls and GST extra.
Yes. The road is narrow after HD Kote, but buses go.
The 40 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
It drops the team at the counter. The safari is in forest vehicles.
On request, billed at 400 km a day.
November to May is the usual season. March to May is hot, but animals gather at the shrinking reservoir. From June to September heavy rain can pause safaris, and the reservoir fills, so many activities change. Road conditions and local notices change, so we check them the day before.
The trip is mostly sitting, which suits elders. Seat them in the front rows for the narrower road after HD Kote, and keep medicines and a warm layer in the hand bag. Resorts are on flat ground with meals served in. Safari vehicles have steps, so elders may need help climbing in.
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