Mysore to Araku Valley Tempo Traveller for 9 to 17 People
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Borra Caves
Steps inside, keep 90 minutes. Children like this one. Park, then walk; seniors can stay in the shade.
Galikonda View Point
A quick roadside stop. Elders can rest in the van if they want. The views are clearest in the morning.
Distance
1,255 km
From Mysore
Time
About 26.5 to 27 hr
Via Tirupati, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam
Starting from
₹ 70200
9 days, 2,700 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹68,594 ₹82,957
+ ₹12257 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹84,408 ₹1,02,085
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹79,170 ₹95,743
+ ₹14143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹79,170 ₹95,743
+ ₹14143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹84,408 ₹1,02,085
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹89,646 ₹1,08,428
+ ₹16028 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹89,646 ₹1,08,428
+ ₹16028 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹89,646 ₹1,08,428
+ ₹16028 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹94,984 ₹1,14,871
+ ₹16971 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹94,984 ₹1,14,871
+ ₹16971 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹97,900
+ ₹17496 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
110 km
215 km
310 km
395 km
530 km
660 km
805 km
955 km
1055 km
1145 km
1255 km
Home pickup
Start time is 4:30 am. The van can pick you up at home, at a hotel near the palace, or at the Mandakalli airport south of the city. December mornings in Mysore have touched about 8.4 C, so children should wear a sweater at that hour. Big bags ride behind the last seats, and each family packs one small bag with things for the three hotel nights on the way. The tempo traveller heads straight for the expressway; Bidadi, the breakfast stop, comes first.
Breakfast
The family breakfast is at Bidadi, around 110 km from Mysore. This town is famous for thatte idli, a wide, flat idli made on a round plate, a hit with most children. Wonderla, the big amusement park, lies close by, but it needs a whole day and belongs to a different holiday. The van turns off the expressway onto the old road for the eateries, and thirty minutes covers food and restrooms. Then comes the slow crossing round the city to Hoskote, the longest stretch without a proper halt.
Tea
After the city comes Kolar, around 215 km out, and a fifteen minute halt for tea and the restroom. The town's own goddess temple, Kolaramma, is a little way off the bypass; the Talakadu Gangas first built it and the Cholas added to it, and a family can see it in half an hour. Past Kolar, Mulbagal is the last Karnataka town before the van enters Andhra Pradesh. Give the children a light snack now, because lunch waits at Chittoor, around 95 km ahead.
Lunch
Chittoor, around 310 km out, is where the family eats lunch. The district grows mangoes on a large scale and runs many pulp factories, so in season ask for fresh mango juice for the children. The town stands on NH40 and is about 150 km short of Chennai, and the hotels on the road see plenty of families, with space to park a tempo traveller near the door. Forty five minutes is right. Tirupati, the night halt, is an easy afternoon run of around 85 km.
First night
The tempo traveller reaches Tirupati, about 395 km from Mysore, in the afternoon, and the family stays the night. Many families use the evening to buy the Tirupati laddu, the GI tagged temple prasadam made only by TTD. Tonsuring at Tirumala is a common offering, and there are dedicated halls for it, but that needs a darshan day of its own. A family hotel with van parking keeps the morning easy. Day two runs about 410 km to Vijayawada, so dinner early and lights out.
Breakfast
Nellore, called Vikrama Simhapuri in medieval times, comes about 135 km after Tirupati, 530 km from Mysore. The van stops for breakfast by the bypass. Lunch later can be Andhra meals, but if anyone in the family eats fish, remember that chepala pulusu, the Nellore fish curry of murrel, is the district's famous dish and is usually a lunch item. Thirty minutes covers breakfast and restrooms. Ongole and lunch are about 130 km on.
Lunch
Ongole, around 660 km from Mysore, is lunch on day two. It is the headquarters of Prakasam district, and its name is carried round the world by the Ongole breed of oxen, so children may spot the big white cattle in the fields. Land here barely rises above the sea, around 10 m, which makes midday hot and sticky; the driver finds shade for the van and keeps the AC running. Forty five minutes for lunch, then around 145 km to Vijayawada.
Second night
The van rolls into Vijayawada, around 805 km out, late in the afternoon, and the second night is here. For children, Gandhi Hill is a good evening, a memorial with seven stupas, a library and a planetarium. Kanaka Durga's temple crowns Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna, and an early darshan before leaving is possible if everyone wakes on time. Pick a hotel that can park the tempo traveller. Visakhapatnam is around 340 km on.
Lunch
Rajahmundry, about 955 km from Mysore, is the lunch halt on day three, by the Godavari. The town is linked to Nannayya, the Adi Kavi or first poet of Telugu, and Ratnam pens, handcrafted here since 1932, make a small gift for school children back home. The van crosses the wide river on the way in. Forty five minutes for lunch and restrooms. Annavaram is about 100 km on, and the night is at Visakhapatnam.
Temple halt
Annavaram, about 1,055 km out, has the Satyanarayana Swamy temple on Ratnagiri hill, and many families stop here for the collective Satyanarayana Vratam, the main ritual of the temple. The vratam needs about an hour and a half, so say so at booking and we plan the day around it. In Karthika month the temple is at its busiest. If you only want darshan, an hour is enough. Visakhapatnam is about 90 km further, so the van still arrives before night.
Third night
Visakhapatnam, about 1,145 km from Mysore, is the third night. RK Beach, the main city beach, is close to many hotels, and children love an evening on the sand before the hills. The city is the largest in Andhra Pradesh, so the van keeps away from the centre at peak hours. Choose a family hotel with parking, and an early dinner. Tomorrow is a short morning, about 110 km up the ghat to Araku Valley.
Resort drop
The tempo traveller climbs the ghat from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley, about 110 km, after a proper breakfast, because the road has many bends and children may feel queasy; the driver keeps a slow, even pace. It takes you to the hotel door, or as close as the road allows. From Mysore it is about 26.5 to 27 hours of driving, split across four days. For dinner the hotels serve bamboo chicken, and Araku coffee is the drink to try. Rest the first afternoon.
Need a Mysore to Araku Valley tempo traveller for a group of 9 to 17? A tempo traveller keeps everyone together, and we pick you up at hotels around the palace or Mysore railway station. Tejas Tours & Travels has operated tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. Mysore is Mysuru on the new signboards.
Route | One way | Araku Valley and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Araku Valley via Tirupati, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam | About 1,255 km | About 2,510 km | About 26.5 to 27 hr with stops |
The tempo traveller round trip is about 2,510 km, billed as 9 days, 2,700 km. Add the driver bata of ₹600 to ₹700 per day, plus parking, tolls, permits and GST at actual. Fuel and the driver are included. More days at the destination add 300 km each. AC and non-AC available. A one way drop is on request.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 9 days, 2,700 km |
|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹81,000 | |
₹24 | ₹70,200 | |
₹24 | ₹70,200 | |
₹30 | ₹86,400 | |
₹32 | ₹91,800 | |
₹34 | ₹98,100 | |
₹34 | ₹98,100 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Andhra Pradesh permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 9 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹4,900 a person.
Count the family, children included. 7 to 9 people: 9 seater tempo traveller. 10 to 12 of you: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 16 people: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17 of you: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Elders in the group who want more comfort? See the Mysore to Araku Valley Urbania. Just four to seven people? See the Mysore to Araku Valley cab. Every size and local rate is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Mysore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Tejas 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. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Mysore 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
Mysore to Bangalore
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 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore 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
It is about 1,255 km from Mysore to Araku Valley one way, so about 2,510 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller runs by Kolar and Chittoor to Tirupati, then up NH16 through Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Annavaram to Visakhapatnam, and climbs the ghat to Araku. Driving time is about 26.5 to 27 hours with stops, over four days with three night halts.
The 16 seater; big suitcases need the spare seats. For this trip it is ₹86,400 for 2,700 km at ₹32/km, and ₹5,400 driver allowance. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Yes. Keep around 90 minutes. The caves are on the Vizag to Araku road, so the tempo traveller stops there before the valley.
No. Araku: tolls, parking, the Andhra permit and GST are extra at cost. Araku is in Andhra Pradesh, so the permit is extra too.
Yes, quoted when you ask. Tell us the date and where to pick up; the quote comes in writing.
If the return runs late at night, the driver gets a night allowance. You see it in the quote first. Per night it is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
Mostly wide highway. From Nellore, NH16, part of the Golden Quadrilateral, runs up the coast and bypasses Nellore and Ongole, so days two and three are steady driving. The slow parts are the city crossing on day one, which is why we start at 4:30 am, and the last 110 km of ghat with many bends from Visakhapatnam to Araku, driven in the morning.
It is long but broken well. No day runs more than about 410 km, and each has breakfast, lunch and tea halts. The family sleeps in a proper hotel every night at Tirupati, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Carry snacks, a small pillow, games and motion sickness tablets for the ghat on the last morning. The evening outings in Vijayawada and Vizag give children a break from the seats.
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