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Mudumalai Forest Safari
Forest department vehicles from Theppakadu. Fifty people go in several batches.
Moyar River
About 15 km on the Moyar road. The bus goes slow; one short stop at the river.
Kalhatti Ghat
Steep, with 36 hairpins. Not a road for a big bus; use the Gudalur route for Ooty.
Ooty
For a bus, the longer road via Gudalur. A full day trip.
Distance
240 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 6 hr
Via Mysore, Gundlupet and Theppakadu
Starting from
₹ 26400
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
Start
145 km
170 km
205 km
225 km
240 km
245 km
One pickup point
The bus leaves at 5:30 am from a single roomy point, ideally outside the centre, because near Majestic private buses get only a minute or two to load on normal days. Each person brings one bag for the hold and a small bag for the seat. The coordinator does the head count at the door. Heading out on Mysore Road, the bus joins the expressway at Kengeri. Breakfast is at Mysore, about 145 km away, so carry a biscuit and water for the first stretch.
Breakfast
Mysore is the breakfast halt, about 145 km out, and the bus uses the outer ring road, about 41.5 km round the city, to reach a hotel near the Nanjangud road. A hotel that can seat 45 people at once saves time; keep 40 minutes with the head count. The zoo is closed on Tuesdays and charges more to park a bus than a car, worth knowing if it is on the return plan. Kannada is the main language, and Hindi is not widely understood outside tourist spots.
Optional darshan
For a large group, Nanjangud is a good darshan stop, because the temple complex is about 50,000 sq ft and moves a crowd well. The bus drops everyone near the temple and waits on the main road. Dress modestly. In spring the five chariot festival, the Pancha Maha Rathotsava, draws lakhs of people, so the town is best avoided on that day. Thirty minutes covers a quick visit. Gundlupet, the last town before the forest, is 35 km on.
Restroom
Twenty minutes at Gundlupet lets a busload use the restrooms and buy water, as there is nothing in the forest ahead and nobody may get down there. The eateries are small, so do not plan a meal. Gundlupet is about 205 km from Bangalore, and NH 181 turns off here for Bandipur. Kerala registered vehicles face strict document checks around this area. Count heads before the bus moves, because the next halt is the check post at Theppakadu.
Forest
Bandipur came under Project Tiger in 1973 and became part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in 1986. Students can watch for elephant, gaur and chital from the windows, but the bus does not stop, and everyone stays seated while it moves. The road is closed from 9 pm to 6 am, and Karnataka has kept the ban despite requests from Kerala. The crossing takes under an hour, and the state line comes at Theppakadu.
Check post
Theppakadu is the Tamil Nadu check post and the gateway to Mudumalai. A bus needs its Nilgiris entry papers checked here, so the driver keeps them ready and the group stays seated unless told otherwise. The elephant camp beside the reception feeds its elephants at about 8:30 to 9 am and 5:30 to 6 pm, a good fixed time to plan a group visit. The camp is said to date from about 1917. Masinagudi is only a few km on.
Arrival
A full bus reaches Masinagudi in about six hours. The village sits on the Sigur plateau in the buffer zone of the tiger reserve, and some resort lanes are narrow, so the bus may stop at the nearest wide point while the resort sends its own vehicle for the last bit. Share the resort name at booking. In 2026 new check posts were proposed on the Bokkapuram and Singara roads, where several stays are. Unload bags at one point and count heads.
Taking an office team or a college group of 30 to 50 to a Masinagudi resort weekend? This is our Bangalore to Masinagudi Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. A bus moves the whole group through two forests on one timetable. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Masinagudi and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Masinagudi via Mysore, Gundlupet and Theppakadu | About 245 km | About 490 km | About 6 hr with stops |
Masinagudi is about 245 km away, about 490 km there and back. That is billed as two days and 600 km, with room for Theppakadu and the Moyar road. Tolls, parking, GST and the Tamil Nadu permit for the bus at actual. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, 400 km a day. Diesel and the driver are part of the bus rate per km, and the driver allowance is charged by the day. 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 30: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50: 50 seater bus. Resort roads near Masinagudi are tight, so a 30 to 40 seater gets closer.
Group of 20? The Bangalore to Masinagudi mini bus reaches more resorts. Going up to the hills? See the Bangalore to Ooty bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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)
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 245 km by Mysore, Nanjangud, Gundlupet, Bandipur and Theppakadu, so about 490 km for the round trip. A full bus takes about 6 hours with breakfast at Mysore and a restroom stop at Gundlupet. A 5:30 am start puts the group at Masinagudi by about noon.
Two days, 600 km. A 40 seater at ₹60/km is ₹36,000; a 50 seater at ₹54/km is ₹32,400. Driver allowance, tolls, permit and GST extra.
Bandipur and Mudumalai close to traffic from 9 pm to 6 am. The bus must be through before 9.
Many resorts are on narrow roads. Send us the name; if the bus cannot go in, the resort usually sends jeeps.
The 33 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
At ₹44/km, ₹26,400 for 600 km, plus ₹700/day a day.
It works, but it is slower. Masinagudi gets about 1,514 mm of rain a year, mostly from June to September, and resort lanes get muddy for a big bus. Mysore can also be crowded in the Dasara season. October to March is drier and cooler and is the better choice for a school or office group of 45.
In the hold under the bus floor. One bag per person fits, and a small bag goes at the seat with water, a jacket and any medicine, because the hold is not opened in the forest. Tag each bag with a name and room group, so the bags come off at the resort in order.
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