Bangalore to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Urbania
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Muthanga Wildlife Safari
Forest jeeps go in from the range office. Keep about two hours.
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
Quiet, about half an hour, on the road side.
Edakkal Caves
Steep walk up from the parking. Fine for the young ones; elders can skip.
Distance
250 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 5 hr
Via Maddur, Gundlupet and Moolehole
Starting from
₹ 24000
2 days, 600 km, any size
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Pickup
Our driver brings the Urbania round at 5:30 am. The van's roof is too high for apartment parking below ground, so load the bags at the entrance. South Bangalore pickups can follow NICE Road on to the Mysore expressway and skip the city altogether; the expressway itself runs about 118 km. Muthanga is roughly 250 km away, a wildlife morning's drive. Pack binoculars, a camera with spare batteries and a warm shawl for elders, because forest mornings in Wayanad can be chilly. Breakfast is planned at Maddur.
Breakfast
Maddur, about 80 km from Bangalore, is the Urbania's breakfast stop on the old road through town. Elders who like temples can visit the Hoysala period Narasimha temple about 1 km in, where a 7 ft Ugra Narasimha is carved in black stone. The rest of the group can try the town's vada with coffee. Twenty five minutes is enough for 12 people. Maddur is also a tender coconut hub, so a fresh coconut for the road is easy.
Ring road
The Urbania keeps to Mysore's ring road and picks up NH 766 on the south side, the highway to Wayanad. There is no need to stop in the city on the way out. For a gentle return day with elders, Mysore has quieter sights than the main palace, such as the Jaganmohan and Lalitha Mahal palaces. If you come back through on a Sunday or public holiday evening, the main palace is lit from 7 pm for under an hour. Gundlupet lies about 60 km south.
Tea
Gundlupet is a quick tea and restroom stop, the final town on the Karnataka side. Elders should take the restroom break here, as the hour of forest ahead has no halts. If you travel in August or September, you will see lorries loaded with flowers, because Gundlupet's farms supply the Onam markets in Kerala; local vineyards have also started inviting Onam season visitors. A cup of tea from a small roadside stall and a short walk are all this stop needs. Fifteen minutes, then the border forest.
Check post
Moolehole is the forest check post at the Karnataka end of the border forest. The gates close from 9 pm to 6 am; Kerala has pressed to lift the night ban, but Karnataka has kept it. The Urbania slows for the check and moves on. Elders can watch from their seats, as stopping on this road is not allowed. Wildlife here includes elephant, chital and gaur. The Muthanga range starts across the border, about 20 km ahead.
Arrival
The Urbania arrives at Muthanga about five hours after the pickup and drops the group at the range office or at the stay. Bird watchers among the elders will enjoy knowing that two vulture species, the white rumped and the red headed, nest in this sanctuary. The woods are mainly teak, moist and deciduous, with pockets of semi evergreen trees. Most hotels are in Sulthan Bathery, about 15 km further. Wear muted colours and keep voices soft near the forest edge.
Want a comfortable van for a Wayanad safari with 8 to 16 people, maybe parents and grandparents too? This page sets out the Bangalore to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Force Urbania trip, with the road, halts and fares. The Force Urbania rides quietly and the big windows are good for the forest drive. Book Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary via Maddur, Gundlupet and Moolehole | About 250 km | About 500 km | About 5 hr with stops |
Every Urbania is ₹40 a km. Muthanga is about 250 km away, so a two-day trip is billed 600 km. Tolls, parking, Kerala permit and GST show in the quote separately. Fuel, driver and AC are covered by the rate per km, and the driver's day allowance is a separate line on the bill.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 16, 3 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹2,380 a person.
Up to 9: 9 seater Urbania. 10 to 12: 12 seater Urbania. 13 to 16: 16 seater Urbania. One rate for all sizes, so a little extra room costs nothing more.
Want to spend less? The Bangalore to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary tempo traveller carries the same group. Hotels and sights are in our Bangalore to Wayanad travel guide.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
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Travelled to Bangalore
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About 250 km one way by Maddur, Mysore, Gundlupet and Moolehole, so about 500 km for the round trip. The Urbania takes about 5 hours with breakfast at Maddur. The last part of the drive runs through the Bandipur forest and into Muthanga.
Two days, 600 km at ₹40/km: ₹24,000. Driver allowance ₹700/day a day. Tolls, permit and GST extra.
Yes. It is quieter than a tempo traveller, and the forest road has speed breakers; the ride stays soft.
The 12 seater. All sizes are on Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore.
We arrange Urbania vans with drivers from owners we work with, under our booking.
From 9 pm to 6 am. We plan your return to clear it in daylight.
Not really. The forest is shaded, and the Wayanad plateau is cooler than Bangalore. April and May can be warm at midday, so plan outdoor time in the morning and late afternoon. December to May is the best season for animals. The July to September monsoon is wet, and safaris are best avoided then.
One medium suitcase per person fits at the back, with small bags inside. For 10 people on a two night trip, the 12 seater gives room to spare. Keep binoculars, water, medicines and a shawl at the seat, because the back is not opened on the forest stretch.
