Bangalore to Sangama and Mekedatu Force Urbania for 8 to 16
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Sangama
The river confluence. Stay at the edge; no swimming.
Mekedatu
About 4 km by local bus across the river. Two hours.
Chunchi Falls
A short turn off on the way back. Steps to the rocks.
Distance
95 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 2 hr
Via Harohalli, Kanakapura and Dodda Alahalli
Starting from
₹ 12000
Same-day return, any size
Start
40 km
55 km
75 km
95 km
Pickup
The Urbania collects the group at 6:30 am from a home, an office or a hotel. If two families join, keep both pickups in the same part of the city. The van is long, so a wide gate or a main road corner is the easiest loading point, and basement entry is not possible. Keep towels and dry clothes in one bag near the door. The early start matters, because Kanakapura Road gets slow near the city later in the morning, and the valley turns hot by midday.
Through the hills
Past Harohalli, about 40 km out, the road runs between rocky hills and the group is clear of the city. The Urbania does not stop here, as breakfast is planned at Kanakapura, about 20 km on. Harohalli's industrial area spreads over about 905 hectares along this stretch, which explains the trucks on weekdays. Passengers can recline and rest now. If an elder needs a restroom break, tell the driver and he will stop at a fuel station along the highway.
Breakfast
Breakfast is at Kanakapura, about 55 km from Bangalore and the last town with proper hotels. A group of ten to twelve eats in about twenty five minutes. Buy water and snacks for the day too. The Kaveri flows about 21 km through Kanakapura taluk, and the Sangam range of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary lies on this side of the river, which is where you are heading. Mysore is about 96 km from here, if anyone wonders why the signs point that way.
Narrow road
The Urbania leaves the highway at Dodda Alahalli, a village on the Kanakapura to Sangama road. From here the road narrows and winds down into the river valley, and the driver takes the bends slowly for the comfort of elders in the back. There are no shops on this stretch. Inside the sanctuary, forest notices sometimes close Sangama for a few weeks; one closure ran till 3 May 2026 after an elephant attack, so we check before the trip.
Riverside parking
The Urbania parks at Sangama, where the Arkavathi meets the Kaveri. Elders who do not want to walk on the rocks can rest in the van with the AC on, or sit in the shade nearby. The river is wide and looks gentle, but it is fast and the stones are slippery, so stay at the edge. Only small stalls sell snacks. The driver waits at the parking for the whole visit and keeps the van cool for the drive home.
Taking a small team or two families to Sangama and Mekedatu, 8 to 16 people, in comfort? This page sets out the Bangalore to Sangama and Mekedatu Force Urbania trip, with the road, halts and fares. The Force Urbania has reclining seats and good AC for the ride back after a hot day at the river. Our Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore has one per km rate for every size.
Route | One way | Sangama Mekedatu and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Sangama Mekedatu via Harohalli and Kanakapura | About 95 km | About 190 km | About 2 hr with stops |
₹40 a km for any Urbania. Sangama is about 95 km out, and the day is billed at 300 km, our minimum. Chunchi Falls fits inside it. GST, tolls and parking are listed separately. Fuel, the driver and AC come with the Urbania rate per km; each day adds the driver allowance.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 16, 2 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹1,590 a person.
Eight or nine people: 9 seater Urbania. Ten to twelve: 12 seater Urbania. Up to sixteen: 16 seater Urbania. The per km rate is the same for all three.
For a lower fare with the same seats, see the Bangalore to Sangama Mekedatu tempo traveller. Twenty or more people? The Bangalore to Sangama Mekedatu mini bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
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Sangama is about 95 km from Bangalore by Kanakapura Road, via Harohalli and Kanakapura, and Mekedatu is about 4 km further across the river by the local bus. The Urbania round trip is about 190 km, and the drive takes about two hours each way with breakfast.
300 km at ₹40/km is ₹12,000 for any size. Driver allowance ₹700, tolls and GST extra.
Yes. The last part is narrow and steep, and the driver takes it slowly.
The 12 seater. Sizes on Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore.
Sangama yes; the crossing to Mekedatu may be closed. We check before you leave.
Carry a packed lunch to the river, or eat late at Kanakapura on the way back.
A weekday start before 7 am, or a Saturday, is usually smoothest. The road is a national highway but narrow and busy in parts near the city, and NHAI plans to widen the 33 km Bangalore to Kanakapura stretch. Toll is paid at Somanahalli. Sunday evenings are slow coming back, so a mid afternoon start from Sangama saves time.
In the Urbania. It stays at the Sangama parking with the driver for the whole visit, so you only carry water and a small bag down to the river. Keep a dry set of clothes and a plastic bag for wet ones near the rear seats. The van's luggage space takes a cooler and picnic things for a group of ten.
