Bangalore to Silent Valley Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Sairandhri Watchtower
About 23 km in by forest vehicle. Children enjoy the tower views. Five hours.
Kunthipuzha River
Near the tower, a short walk. Keep children close to the bank.
Mukkali Forest Station
The van waits here during the forest trip.
Attappadi Hills
Green hills near Agali, a short stop on the return.
Distance
458 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 9 hr
Via Krishnagiri, Coimbatore and Agali
Starting from
₹ 21600
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
Start
95 km
200 km
365 km
395 km
415 km
435 km
Pickup from home
The tempo traveller starts collecting the group at 5 am. With a big family or a group of friends, keep it to one or two pickups, since every extra stop eats into the first hour. The van stands about 2.55 m tall and does not fit most apartment basements, so bring the bags down to the gate. Chandapura, 6 km past Electronic City, has a Saturday market that slows Hosur Road, so on Saturdays we leave a little earlier. The first halt is Krishnagiri, about 95 km out, for tea and the restroom.
Restroom break
At Krishnagiri, about 95 km out, the van pulls in for tea and the restroom, about fifteen minutes. The children can stretch their legs before the long run to Salem. Rocky hills ring the town, and the district grows more mangoes than any other in Tamil Nadu. Arcot makkan peda, the town's traditional sweet, makes a treat to pass around the van. The Kattuveera Anjaneya temple is a small local stop for those who want a quick prayer on the way home. Breakfast is at Salem, about 105 km on.
Family breakfast
Salem, about 200 km out, is breakfast. A highway hotel with family seating feeds a van load in about 30 minutes, and the children can use the time to walk around. Biryani and chicken varuval are Salem favourites, though at this hour most people want something lighter. Mookaneri lake in the city is a bird watching spot, a good pause on a slow return. From mid July to mid August the Kottai Mariamman festival crowds the centre, so the van stays on the bypass. From here the road is NH544 to Coimbatore.
Lunch
Lunch is at Coimbatore, about 365 km out, before the hill road. Give it 45 minutes. Meals here are often served on a banana leaf, and potato rice is a cheap, filling choice for children. The city sits at about 427 m, so the air is a little milder than on the plains. For shopping, Cross Cut Road and RS Puram are the busy streets, though that is better left for the return. After lunch the van takes the Anaikatti road west, and Mukkali is about 70 km away on bends.
Hill road and border
Anaikatti, about 30 km from Coimbatore, is the last Tamil Nadu town and the border check post. The van stops about ten minutes while the driver shows the papers and pays the entry tax. Elephants, mongoose and Indian bison live in these forests, and night safaris here have spotted them, so ask the children to watch the trees. From here the road to Kerala is narrow and winding, and the van keeps a slow, even pace. Agali is about 18 km on, the next place with shops.
Last shops
Agali, about 415 km out, is the main town of Attappadi and the place to buy food and water for the next day in the park. Keep fifteen minutes. Agali sits at the head of the Bhavani river, below the Nilgiris. There are lodges and resorts here for Silent Valley visitors, about 16 km from the park, which suit a family that wants more space than the rooms at Mukkali. Mannarkkad, 38 km away, is the next bigger town. Mukkali is about 20 km ahead.
Forest office
The van reaches Mukkali about 8.5 hours after the start. This is as far as private vehicles go; the forest department and the eco development committees take visitors in by jeep or bus with a guide. Entry is roughly 8 am to 1 pm, so most families arriving now settle into their rooms and go in the next morning. Tickets are issued at the office, so keep the head count and the ages of the children ready. The van parks near the forest station.
Planning Silent Valley with family or friends, 10 to 16 of you? The Bangalore to Silent Valley Tempo Traveller details follow: the road, family halts and rates per size. A tempo traveller is easy on the bends after Coimbatore and stops when someone needs air. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Silent Valley and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Silent Valley via Salem, Coimbatore and Anaikatti | About 435 km | About 870 km | About 8.5 hr with stops |
The table gives the full fare by size. Mukkali is about 435 km from Bangalore. The trip is 3 days, billed as 900 km. Tolls, parking, Kerala entry tax if any and GST are added at actual cost. For the van, the km rate pays for fuel and driver, and the driver allowance is a separate daily charge. The tempo traveller can be AC or non-AC, and the quote follows your choice.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,100 | ₹30,800 | ₹38,500 | |
₹24 | ₹23,100 | ₹30,800 | ₹38,500 | |
₹30 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | |
₹32 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 |
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, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
Up to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. 18 to 20: 20 seater tempo traveller. Rain gear and bags for three days? One size up.
Need more comfort? See the Bangalore to Silent Valley Urbania. Five or six of you? The Bangalore to Silent Valley cab is enough.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹23,198 ₹27,986
+ ₹4086 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹33,100
+ ₹5832 (Taxes & Charges)
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
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6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
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6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
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12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
About 435 km to Mukkali, the entry point for Silent Valley, by Krishnagiri, Salem, Coimbatore and the Anaikatti hill road, so about 870 km there and back. A tempo traveller takes about 8.5 hours with tea, breakfast and lunch. The last 70 km after Coimbatore is narrow and winding, so we keep it to daylight.
3 days at 900 km and ₹24/km make ₹21,600. Driver allowance ₹500 a day, tolls and GST extra.
No. Only forest department vehicles. The van waits at Mukkali.
The 17 seater, or the 20 for bags. All sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, but the forest trip is long. Carry food and water from Agali.
Yes, by Anaikatti and Coimbatore, in daylight.
It stays open but is slower. The Anaikatti to Agali stretch is a narrow forest road, and the Coimbatore side gets rain from July to early November across two monsoons. The tempo traveller keeps a low speed on wet bends and does not run it after dark. December to April gives the driest days for the drive.
Bags go in the rear of the tempo traveller, but for the jeep trip into the park keep only a day bag per family: water, snacks from Agali, rain covers and a towel. Wear closed shoes and long trousers for the forest walk. Leave the big bags in the van, which stays at Mukkali, and keep medicines for children in the day bag.
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