Bangalore to MM Hills Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Shivanasamudra Falls
A brief walk after the van parks. Allow 1 to 2 hours. Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, near the Bluff.
Talakadu
It is a short walk from where the van parks. About 25 km off the road from Malavalli. Keep about 2 hours.
Distance
130 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 2.5 hr
Via Kanakapura, Kollegal and Kowdalli
Starting from
₹ 14400
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,632 ₹18,824
+ ₹2724 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
55 km
110 km
140 km
165 km
180 km
210 km
Pickup from home
We start at 6 am from your home. A tempo traveller is too tall for most apartment basements, so it loads at the gate. Families staying the night should pack one soft bag each; it goes behind the last row. Kanakapura Road is clear at this hour, and the toll at Somanahalli comes soon after the city edge. Keep a jacket for the hill evening and a torch, because the guest houses are in a forest area.
Breakfast for the family
The first proper break is at Kanakapura, about 55 km out. Idli, vada and coffee for twelve take about thirty minutes, with a restroom stop. Kanakapura is the taluk headquarters on the highway, and it is warmer here than in Bangalore. The town sits beside the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, whose forests the road follows on and off until MM Hills. Kollegal, the next real town, is about 85 km on.
Stretch and tea
Malavalli works for tea and a restroom break, about 110 km from home. Fifteen minutes is plenty for the family. The town lies about 24 km south of Maddur, and its taluk also holds Shimsha falls and the old power station at Shimshapura, in case anyone asks about the signboards. If you planned Shivanasamudra for the return, the driver will show you the turn after the river bridge. The next town, Kollegal, is about half an hour ahead.
Snack stop
Families stop at Kollegal for a snack and fuel, about 140 km out. Simple meals are easy to find here, and twenty minutes covers it. Kollegal is the meeting point of NH948 and NH766, and the town sits at about 590 to 660 m, so summer afternoons are hot. From here SH 79 runs through Kamagere and Hanur to the hills, a slower road with bends. Buy biscuits and fruit for the children here.
Tea and a stretch
A tea break at Hanur, about 165 km out. Tea and simple meals are served here, and fifteen minutes is enough for the family. Hanur is the taluk headquarters for MM Hills, and the van fills fuel here, since this is the last pump before the hills. From Hanur the road runs via Kowdalli to Talabetta at the foot. Heavy vehicles are barred at night on the road from Talabetta to Palar, but a tempo traveller is not affected.
Forest stretch
The van rolls through Kowdalli without stopping. This village in Hanur taluk marks the edge of the forest, and after it the climb begins inside the sanctuary named after Male Mahadeshwara. Elephants cross here, so keep the windows up and the children quiet while the driver holds a slow, steady speed. Kowdalli can also be reached from Hanur through Rampura. On festival days in March, two wheelers and autos are halted at this point.
Arrival, then rest
Close to four hours including stops, and the family is at MM Hills. The van drops you at the guest house you booked; for twelve people, reserve two or three rooms with the mutt or the department well before the date. Meals are simple, from the small vegetarian eateries near the temple. Liquor is banned on the hill. The tempo traveller parks nearby for the night, and the driver is ready at whatever time you fix.
Looking for a Bangalore to MM Hills tempo traveller for a family darshan? Kanakapura Road is the shortest way, and the van parks close to the temple. Get a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore from Tejas Tours & Travels. It is also spelt Male Mahadeshwara Hills. We pick you up from home in Bangalore, two pickups when needed.
Route | One way | MM Hills and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to MM Hills via Kanakapura, Kollegal and Hanur | About 210 km | About 420 km | About 4 hr with stops |
Roughly 210 km each way. That works out to 2 days and 600 billed km. The spare km cover Nagamale and Shivanasamudra. One way drop is ₹2 a km over the round trip rate. AC, fuel and the driver are in the rate. You choose AC or non-AC, and the tempo traveller rate follows. Driver allowance ₹500 to ₹700 a day, tolls, parking, state permits and GST as charged.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | |
₹24 | ₹15,400 | ₹23,100 | ₹30,800 | |
₹24 | ₹15,400 | ₹23,100 | ₹30,800 | |
₹30 | ₹19,200 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹500 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 20, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
Groups up to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. Between 13 and 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. 18 to 20 people: 20 seater tempo traveller. Many suitcases? Book one size bigger.
For a quieter ride with seniors, take the Bangalore to MM Hills Force Urbania. Many families add Kollegal; see the Bangalore to Kollegal tempo traveller. Bigger than 20? Take the Bangalore to MM Hills mini bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Bangalore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
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13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
MM Hills is about 210 km from Bangalore, through Kanakapura, Malavalli and Kollegal on NH948 and then Hanur and Kowdalli on SH 79. A return trip is about 420 km. A tempo traveller takes about four hours each way with breakfast and tea breaks.
A 16 seater, so luggage fits. See every size on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
Yes. One way costs ₹2 more a km, and the empty return km are counted. You get the fare on paper first.
A late return adds a night bata for our driver. The amount is in the written quote you get before the trip.
They are added on top. 2 days, 600 km at ₹24/km: ₹14,400 for a 12 seater, with ₹1,000 for the driver. Tolls, parking and GST come at actual.
The last pump is at Hanur, about 40 km before the hill. The driver fills up there on the way in.
Yes, in daylight and at a slow pace. After Kowdalli the road climbs through the Male Mahadeshwara wildlife sanctuary, which has many elephants. The driver keeps a steady speed, never stops near animals, and avoids this stretch at night. In the monsoon the bends are wet, so we allow extra time. Fuel up at Hanur, the last pump.
A torch, a light jacket for the evening, and water bottles. Mobile signal is patchy on the hill, so agree a meeting point with older children. Forest walks need an adult, as elephants and leopards are reported. Carry snacks they like, because only a few small vegetarian eateries operate at MM Hills.
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