Mysore to Baba Budangiri Mini Bus for 14 to 25 People
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Datta Peetha
The mini bus parks at the base and your group walks. Short walk to the cave; crowded on festival days. The driver has the mini bus at the exit.
Manikyadhara Falls
Park and walk for the mini bus group. Steps down; the rock is wet all year. Agree a time to return to the mini bus.
Mullayanagiri
The mini bus parks at the base and the group walks. The climb is short but steep at the end. Twenty people need a short while more here.
Seethalayanagiri
Quick stop on the hill road. The driver waits with the mini bus at the exit. Hill road, fine for the mini bus with care.
Distance
220 km
From Mysore
Time
About 5 hr
Via Holenarsipur, Belur and Chikmagalur
Starting from
₹ 20400
2 days, 600 km, 14 seater
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹22,816 ₹27,481
+ ₹3981 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC25 Seats
₹22,816 ₹27,481
+ ₹3981 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC19 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹29,900 ₹36,038
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹25,244 ₹30,400
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹28,736 ₹34,628
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹28,736 ₹34,628
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
85 km
120 km
160 km
185 km
220 km
Pickup at one point
Our mini bus meets the group at one place in Mysuru, a hotel, the junction station or the bus stand, so twenty people board in one go. If the trip falls in September or October, look at the Mysore traffic advisory the night before, because Dasara diversions close some exits. The bus heads for Bilikere on the Hunsur road and turns there for KR Nagar and Holenarasipura. The hills are about 220 km away and the drive takes about five hours, so we board by six.
Tea stop
Fifteen minutes for tea at Holenarasipura, a Hemavathi river town at about 855 m, some 85 km from Mysore. As the bus leaves for Hassan, watch for an arch beside the road about 8 to 10 km on; it marks the climb to the Bettada Ranganathaswamy temple on Mavinakere hill, with views over fields and windmills. That is for another day. Hassan and breakfast are about half an hour away.
Breakfast
At Hassan twenty people need about 35 minutes for breakfast, and one person ordering for all saves time. Those who want a heavy start take ragi mudde with green curry; most choose akki rotti and coffee. The driver fills diesel on the bypass while the group eats. The Mosale twin temples lie in this district, a stop for a slower return. From Hassan the bus leaves the highway and heads for Belur, roughly 45 minutes away.
Temple halt
An hour at Belur. The mini bus parks close to the Chennakeshava complex and the group walks in as one party, shoes off at the stand. Each March the Hoysala Mahotsava brings stages and crowds to the town. If a few people finish early, the Pathaleshwara temple stands about 600 m to the east. Set one meeting time at the gate and one person to count heads. Lunch is booked in Chikmagalur, about 25 km on.
Lunch and fuel
Lunch for twenty is waiting in Chikmagalur if the driver calls from Belur, and 50 minutes covers a full Malnad meal with estate coffee. Diesel goes in here, since the hill road has no pump. Manikyadhara falls, on the same range, is about 40 km from town and part of the hill visit. The climb from Chikmagalur is about 35 km of narrow road, so seat anyone who dislikes bends near the front.
Hill parking
The mini bus reaches the hill parking after about five hours. Vehicle entry is controlled, so the driver parks where the staff say, and the group walks from there. Do a headcount before anyone goes off. The tea and corn stalls near the parking are the only food. The hilltop is colder than the town, around 11 to 20 C in winter in Chikmagalur and less up here. Rooms and meals are in Chikmagalur.
Looking for a Mysore to Baba Budangiri mini bus for a group of 15 to 25? A mini bus is the size between a tempo traveller and a full bus. You may see Baba Budangiri signed as Datta Peetha. Pickup is from hotels around the palace or hotels on JLB Road and Nazarbad. Mysore is Mysuru on the new signboards. We have been running mini bus on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Baba Budangiri and back | Time by mini bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Baba Budangiri via Holenarsipur, Belur and Chikmagalur | About 220 km | About 440 km | About 5 hr with stops |
Our mini bus covers about 440 km on a Mysore to Baba Budangiri trip, billed as two days and 600 km. Both AC and non-AC can be booked. Ask and we quote one way drops. Driver allowance is ₹600 to ₹700 each day; parking, tolls, permits and GST are charged at cost. Stay longer at Baba Budangiri and each day adds 300 km. The Baba Budangiri rate covers fuel and the driver.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹36 | ₹23,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹46,000 | |
₹46 | ₹29,000 | ₹43,500 | ₹58,000 | |
₹36 | ₹23,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹46,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 25, 3 days in the 25 Seater Mini Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
Head count decides the size. Groups of 14 to 16: 16 seater mini bus. 17 to 20 of you: 20 seater mini bus. 22 to 25 of you: 25 seater mini bus.
Nine to 17 going to Baba Budangiri? See the Mysore to Baba Budangiri tempo traveller. More than 25? See the Mysore to Baba Budangiri bus. Need the vehicle in Mysore city before or after? See mini bus on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
I would like to thank Shashikala for helping me in booking our 21 seater mini bus She was with me coordinating and reassuring right from day 0 till the last minute I completely recommend Tejas Tours & Travels 21 seater executive mini bus was in excellent condition Driver Somanna was a professional driver, accommodating and kind hearted Thank you so much for making our trip a memorable one
Shubha Ranganath
21/04/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore to Coimbatore
Amazing experience with tejas tours and travels . Ranjini is very cooperative and guidance us in booking bus and connected with us in whole trip. Driver kartik is very cooperative . We plan for 6 days tour banglore mysore ooty coimbatore . Mini bus is good in condition and clean bus . Good experience . We all are happy 😊
Piyush bhoya
6/11/2025 mysore ooty coimbatore
5/5
Mysore to Chikmagalur
Excellent service from Tejas travel, we had booked 25 seater mini bus for two days to visit Chikmagalur from Mysore with family and kids, vehicle was good, neat and clean, driver Sandeep was excellent person with soft spoken and good attitude, we enjoyed the trip, Mr. Imran provided timely help and made our booking and vehicle arrangements easy and comfortable. Thanks Tejas Travels, Imran and Sandeep. Looking forward to utilize Tejas travel service again.
Mr Mohammed
6/11/2023 Chikmagalur
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very well maintained vehicles, polite and cooperative staff, excellent service, worth recommending. We used their mini bus for 8 days. Our driver Nutan and our point of contact Laxmi were super supportive.
Abhas Patel
3/4/2024 Bangalore
5/5
The drive is about 220 km one way, about 440 km for the round trip, via Holenarasipura, Hassan, Belur and Chikmagalur. A mini bus needs about 5 hours with breakfast, Belur and lunch, plus the slow climb of about 35 km from Chikmagalur.
It is a long day. About 440 km both ways is billed as two days anyway, so most groups stay a night in Chikmagalur.
Only if the driver drives late at night; then a night allowance is added. It is shown in the quote. Our card says ₹600 to ₹700, by size per night.
The 25 seater, with bag space. This trip comes to ₹23,000 for 600 km at ₹36/km, plus ₹1,400 driver bata. The full size list is on mini bus on rent in Mysore.
They are extra. You pay tolls, parking, permits and GST at actual, with receipts.
Yes, quoted when you ask. The one way fare is quoted in writing for your date.
November to February suits a group best, with dry roads and clear views. Summer is warm but fine on the hill. The monsoon months bring mist and slippery roads, and the mini bus climbs slowly. Avoid the Datta Jayanti days in December, when the range is very crowded and vehicles are controlled.
Seat elders near the front of the mini bus for the 35 km climb from Chikmagalur. At the hill parking, elders can rest at the stalls while others walk. Keep children close, as the edges near the parking are open. Carry warm clothes, water and snacks, and a bag for anyone who feels sick on the bends.
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