Mysore to Chinnar Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Dry forest with elephants, gaur and giant squirrels. The tempo traveller waits close by.
Thoovanam Falls
Trek only with forest guides. The tempo traveller waits close by.
Marayoor
About 20 km past Chinnar; good for the night. The van parks near the entry.
Distance
310 km
From Mysore
Time
About 6.5 to 7 hr
Via Nanjangud, Coimbatore and Udumalpet
Starting from
₹ 23400
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
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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)
Start
25 km
60 km
145 km
210 km
250 km
280 km
310 km
Leaving Mysore
The tempo traveller collects the family at 5:30 am from one or two addresses in Mysuru. Bags go behind the last row, and each child should have a small bag with water and a snack. If anyone at home wants a sweet from the trip, Mysore pak, the ghee rich block of gram flour and sugar, is sold all over the city; buy it on the way back rather than now. The van takes the Nanjangud road south, and the temple town is the first halt.
Bananas and darshan
Nanjangud, about 25 km out, is a short halt for darshan at the Srikanteshwara temple, often called Dakshina Kashi. In the temple court is a stone Nandi about 8 ft tall, put there in 1644, and children like to see it. Nanjangud also gave its name to the rasabale banana, a GI variety, though very few farmers still grow it, so do not expect to find it easily. Fifteen minutes is enough, then on to Chamarajanagar for breakfast.
Family breakfast
Chamarajanagar is the breakfast halt. It is the district town of Karnataka's southern tip, and a family of a dozen eats together at a main road hotel while the driver refuels. The district is called a silk district, along with Kollegal. Restrooms are best used here, since the next stretch runs through the Hasanur forest and down the Dhimbam ghat, with no stopping. Tell children to keep the windows up if they see elephants on that stretch.
Tea in the plains
At Sathyamangalam the van is on the plains again. Bhavanisagar dam, an earthen dam about 40 m high, lies about 16 km west and is about 35 km from Gobichettipalayam; it is a picnic for another day. The town has wet farmland on both banks of the Bhavani river. Take 15 minutes for tea and the restrooms. Then NH948 leads to Coimbatore, the lunch stop. The bigger hotels on the highway have clean restrooms, so families need not hunt for one in town.
City lunch
Coimbatore is lunch, at a meals hotel where the van can park outside the centre. Idli, dosa and appam are on the menu all day, handy for children who will not eat rice, and lunch on a banana leaf is the old custom. Coimbatore is famous for wet grinders, making about three quarters of India's output, if anyone at home wants one. Keep 45 minutes, then take Pollachi Road south out of the city.
Tender coconut
Pollachi is coconut and paddy country, and a big market for jaggery and vegetables. The van halts 15 minutes for tender coconut and the restrooms. Aliyar dam lies at the foot of the Anamalai hills on the Aliyar river, south of town, and Topslip is about 37 km away; both are family outings for another day. From Pollachi the road runs east to Udumalpet, about 30 km. Children can watch coconut climbers at work in the groves along the road out of town.
Before the forest
Udumalpet is the last town before Kerala. The windmills here turn in the wind that comes through the Palghat gap, a sight children enjoy from the van. The driver tops up diesel. A ten minute halt covers tea and the restrooms, and the Thirumoorthy hills with their falls are near the town for the return day. Then the van takes SH17 west, about 30 km to Chinnar. Wind is strong here in the monsoon months, so hold caps and loose scarves when you step out.
Arrive at Chinnar
The tempo traveller arrives at Chinnar, the Kerala check post and the forest office for the sanctuary. The van parks where the staff show, and you check in with the forest office or your stay. This is dry rain shadow forest, warm in the afternoon, so keep water, caps and sunscreen for the children. Near the Alampetty settlement, at Manala, is an old rock painting that the guides know. The driver stays close by for the next day.
A group of 12 planning a Mysore to Chinnar tempo traveller trip, with Munnar after? Most families go on to Munnar after Chinnar, so plan three days. It comes from our tempo traveller on rent in Mysore fleet, running since 2009. Board in Mysuru at Mysore airport at Mandakalli or the railway station.
Route | One way | Chinnar and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Chinnar via Nanjangud, Coimbatore and Udumalpet | About 310 km | About 620 km | About 6.5 to 7 hr with stops |
The whole trip to Chinnar and back is around 620 km. For example, the 12 seater at ₹24/km comes to ₹23,400. One way trips on request. Fuel and driver are in the rate, and you choose AC or non-AC. Over three days the minimum is 900 km, so that is the bill. Add driver bata (₹600 to ₹700 per day), tolls, parking, permit fees and GST.
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 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹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 (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
Chinnar: count adults and kids above five. 9 or fewer: 9 seater tempo traveller. 12 or fewer: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13: 13 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Travelling with elders? The Mysore to Chinnar Force Urbania rides softer. Chinnar with more than 17? Take the Mysore to Chinnar mini bus. See every size 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
The Mysore to Chinnar road distance is about 310 km one way, about 620 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller goes by Nanjangud and Chamarajanagar, down the Dhimbam ghat to Sathyamangalam, then Coimbatore, Pollachi and Udumalpet to the Kerala border. Plan about 6.5 to 7 hours with breakfast, lunch and a couple of tea halts, starting at 5:30 am.
Chinnar: 9 seater up to 9, 12 seater for 10 to 12, and the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater for 13 to 17. Compare sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Yes. Three days covers both. Munnar is about 60 km on.
Yes, Chinnar one way on request; it runs ₹2 a km over a return, as a written quote.
Past 10 pm on the Chinnar trip, the driver gets a night bata of ₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size.
For Chinnar, 310 km each way, tolls, parking, permits and GST are billed at actuals.
Two times stand out. In Mysore, Dasara in September or October brings heavy traffic and diversions on the exit roads. At Bannari, below the Dhimbam ghat, the Kundam festival of the Bannari Amman temple falls in March or April and draws lakhs of devotees. If your dates touch either, we start earlier so the van gets past the crowds in the morning.
It is a long day but an easy one, with halts about every 60 or 70 km: Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar, Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore and Pollachi. The only winding part is the Dhimbam ghat, so give children a light breakfast and a window seat for that stretch. Carry snacks, water and a change of clothes, because the forest between Chamarajanagar and Bannari has no shops.
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