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Akkare Kottiyoor
Reached in the smaller vehicles from Mananthavady. Festival rituals only; keep 3 hours and one leader at the front.
Palchuram Ghat Viewpoints
Not for the bus. The group sees the forest from the smaller vehicles on the way down.
Thirunelli Temple
Off the main road near Kattikulam on a narrow road. The bus goes only in daylight and parks where the temple staff say.
Distance
280 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Channapatna, HD Kote and Boys Town
Starting from
₹ 26400
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹37,084 ₹44,695
+ ₹6495 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹39,994 ₹48,219
+ ₹7019 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹29,800 ₹35,938
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹42,904 ₹51,743
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
145 km
190 km
250 km
265 km
280 km
Association pickup
Temple association groups bound for Kottiyoor board the coach at 5:30 am from one roomy meeting point, such as a temple hall or a main road outside the centre. Near Majestic a coach gets almost no time to load, so the old city is best avoided. One bag per pilgrim goes into the hold; pooja items and a change of clothes for the river can ride in a small bag at the seat. The forest road beyond HD Kote shuts in the evening, so the timetable matters.
Breakfast
For the coach, breakfast comes early, at Channapatna, about 60 km out, where it leaves the expressway for a large hotel on the old highway. Forty minutes lets the whole group eat and gives time for a head count. Channapatna is the toy town, and its lacquered wooden toys, coloured with vegetable dyes, carry a GI tag; a few pilgrims may want gifts for grandchildren. Artisan co operative shops sell straight from the makers. From here Mysore is about 85 km on.
Tea
The coach skirts the centre of Mysore and picks up the road towards HD Kote, called the Manandavadi road here. The KSIC silk factory stands on this same road as you leave the city, a calm stop for a group on the return, with sarees woven on site and sold at its outlet. Twenty minutes covers tea and the restroom at a place with bus parking. Hindi is not widely understood in Mysore outside tourist spots, so English or Kannada helps.
Tea
HD Kote, about 50 km from Mysore, is the coach's second tea halt and the last proper town before the forest towards Kerala. The taluk holds four reservoirs, Kabini, Nugu, Hebbal and Taraka, and the Kabini dam lies near Sargur. The road on to Mananthavady crosses the Nagarhole forest at Bavali, which is closed at night under a 2008 order; Wikipedia gives 6 pm to 6 am. Twenty minutes with a head count, then into the forest.
Lunch and change
Mananthavady, about 250 km out, is where the coach stops for lunch and, on our plan, where the big bus parks. The road on to Kottiyoor drops down the Palchuram ghat, about 22 km west, with steep hairpins that are hard on brakes; a long route bus lost its brakes there in 2018. So the group goes on in smaller vehicles, and the coach waits here for the return. Pazhassi Raja's tomb on the Kabini bank, a museum since 1996, is close to town.
Ghat top
Boys Town, about 265 km out, sits at the top of the Palchuram ghat at about 910 m. The group passes it in the smaller vehicles that take over from the coach at Mananthavady. From here the road winds down through the Kottiyoor sanctuary forest to the river. On 25 August 2026 a landslide blocked this road, and the advised alternative was Thalassery, Nedumpoyil and Periya to Mananthavady, so in the monsoon we check the ghat before leaving.
Arrival
The group reaches Kottiyoor about seven and a half hours after leaving Bangalore. The village is in Iritty taluk of Kannur district, on the Bavali river. The Vysakha festival runs for about 27 days between May and July, with dates set by the Malayalam calendar, so we confirm them before booking. Thalassery railway station is about 55 km away and Kozhikode about 125 km. The smaller vehicles bring the group back up to the coach at Mananthavady for the return.
Is a temple association or a village group of 30 to 50 planning Kottiyoor darshan in the festival season? For Kottiyoor, one bus is easier than three vans on 280 km of road. Choose a bus on rent in Bangalore from Tejas Tours & Travels for the Bangalore to Kottiyoor bus run.
Route | One way | Kottiyoor and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Kottiyoor via HD Kote, Mananthavady and Boys Town | About 280 km | About 560 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
Plan on about 560 km for the round trip to Kottiyoor; with 300 km a day as the minimum, the bus is billed 2 days and 600 km. For the Kottiyoor trip the km rate includes diesel and the driver; allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day by size. The Kerala permit is billed at actual. GST, parking and tolls go on at actual. Ask for Volvo or BharatBenz at 400 km a day. A drop alone is ₹2 a km more. We run AC and non-AC buses, and the per km rate follows the one you go for.
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.
Thirty people for Kottiyoor: the 33 seater bus. About 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50 on the 280 km run: 50 seater bus or the 49 seater bus.
Under 25 of you? The Bangalore to Kottiyoor mini bus costs less. Want Wayanad too? Our Bangalore to Wayanad bus page has that run.
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
About 280 km by Channapatna, Mysore, HD Kote, Mananthavady and the Palchuram ghat, so about 560 km for the round trip. A full group takes about 7.5 hours, including the change to smaller vehicles at Mananthavady for the steep ghat down to Kottiyoor.
The 50 seater bus for 2 days (600 km) at ₹54/km comes to ₹32,400. Add ₹2,000 for the driver, and tolls, permits and GST at actual.
Yes, on request. The one way rate is ₹2 a km above the return rate, and the empty run home is part of the written quote.
The 33 seater fits thirty with bags. Every size is listed on bus on rent in Bangalore.
No. The Palchuram ghat after Boys Town is narrow and steep, and we do not take a 50 seater down it. The bus goes up to Mananthavady; the last 30 km are in mini buses or jeeps, at extra cost.
No. It is closed from 6 pm to 6 am. We leave Bangalore early so the bus clears it in daylight, both ways.
The Vysakha festival runs for about 27 days between May and July, in the monsoon, with dates set by the Malayalam calendar. Akkare Kottiyoor opens only then. Outside the festival, the Ikkare temple is open all year and the roads are easier.
One bag per pilgrim in the hold is enough for a two day trip. Since the group moves to smaller vehicles at Mananthavady, keep pooja items, a change of clothes for the river and rain gear in one small bag that each person can carry. Leave heavy bags in the coach hold until the return.
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