Mysore to Chitradurga Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Chitradurga Fort
The tempo traveller waits close by. The main sight; go at 9 am before the heat.
Onake Obavvana Kindi
Part of the fort walk; ten minutes. The tempo traveller waits close by.
Chandravalli Caves
Easy in a tempo traveller. A short drive from the fort; keep an hour.
Murugha Mutt
Close to the fort; 30 minutes. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Jogimatti Forest
Forest drive and viewpoint near Chitradurga. The van parks near the entry.
Vani Vilas Sagar Dam
A detour of an hour; good on the second day. The tempo traveller waits close by.
Distance
250 km
From Mysore
Time
About 5 hr
Via Srirangapatna, Channarayapatna and Hosadurga
Starting from
₹ 15600
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,632 ₹18,824
+ ₹2724 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
15 km
55 km
85 km
145 km
190 km
250 km
Group pickup
The van picks up your group at home, at Mysuru railway station, at the bus stand or near the palace, so a family of 12 can board from one or two points. We leave at 6 and head out past Srirangapatna, then take the Pandavapura turn north towards KR Pet. Big bags go at the back, small bags under the seats. Plan the return shopping before you leave, because shops and most restaurants in Mysore close before 10 pm, and a late return from Chitradurga, 250 km away, can miss them.
Across the Kaveri
Srirangapatna is just 15 km out, an island town in the Kaveri, too close for a meal stop. The van can halt ten minutes if someone needs the restroom, otherwise we drive on. The Gumbaz, with the tombs of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, closes by about 6 pm, so a family that wants it should plan it for the evening of the return, when the van can park near it. Sangama, where the two arms of the river meet, is about 1 km from the Gumbaz. Chitradurga is another 235 km.
Tea and a temple
KR Pet is 55 km out, and the tea halt for a van. Fifteen minutes is enough for tea and the restroom for twelve people. The 12th century Brahmeshvara temple at Kikkeri lies on the Mysuru to Hassan state highway, about 14 km from KR Pet, and keeps Shaiva and Vaishnava images side by side; it suits a slower trip with a spare hour. The town also holds a big coconut market on Mondays, so traffic near it can be slow that day. Breakfast is 30 km on at Channarayapatna.
Breakfast for the group
Channarayapatna, 85 km from Mysore, sits on NH75, and its highway hotels can seat a group of 12 together. Keep half an hour for breakfast and the restroom. If the family wants a Hoysala detour, Nuggehalli, about 20 km away, has the 13th century Lakshmi Narasimha and Sadashiva temples; it adds an hour, so it fits the return day better. Anekere village nearby also has a Chennakeshava temple of the same period. After breakfast the van turns towards Arsikere, 60 km on, and the fort is 165 km away.
Junction town tea
Arsikere, 145 km out, is a junction where more than 120 trains stop, and the town lives on coconut and copra. Tender coconut by the road is the quick refreshment for the group. The Sahasrakuta Jinalaya, a Hoysala era Jain building of 1220, stands in town if anyone wants a short look. The Veerabhadra Swami temple at Jajur is about 2 km from the centre. Keep the halt to fifteen minutes; Hosadurga is 45 km ahead and then the fort road.
Drive through
Hosadurga is the last taluk town before Chitradurga, 190 km out and 60 km short of the fort. Three roads meet here, NH173, SH24 and SH47, so the van slows through the market. The town is known as the land of millets, and its old hill fort dates from 1676. A ten minute tea halt is possible near the bus stand; otherwise we keep going, so the family reaches the fort with daylight to walk the walls.
Arrival at the fort
The van reaches Chitradurga about five hours after leaving Mysore. Parking is right outside the fort near Gate 3, with toilets and drinking water from the ASI. The city stands at about 732 m and the fort hills rise to about 976 m, so expect a proper climb on rock; sturdy shoes and water bottles for everyone. Hotels for the night are in town, a short drive from the gate. Buy the fort tickets online, since the QR counter at the gate can be slow on a weak signal.
Want a Mysore to Chitradurga tempo traveller for 12 people and a full day at the fort? The road runs through coconut country around Arsikere before the rocky hills start. We have operated tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. Pickup anywhere in Mysuru: hotels near Mysore Palace or Mysore railway station.
Route | One way | Chitradurga and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Chitradurga via Srirangapatna, Channarayapatna and Hosadurga | About 250 km | About 500 km | About 5 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Chitradurga trip with one night is about 500 km on the road, billed as two days, 600 km, at 300 km each day. You choose AC or non-AC, and fuel and driver are in the rate. At ₹24/km the 12 seater to Chitradurga comes to ₹15,600. One way to Chitradurga on request. Chitradurga extras: ₹600 to ₹700 a day for the driver, plus tolls, parking fees, permits and GST.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹30 | ₹19,200 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 |
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 20, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
A family of 12 going to Chitradurga fits the 12 seater tempo traveller. One more person, the 13 seater tempo traveller. Bigger family or friends, up to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Chitradurga with only 8 or 9? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Travelling with seniors? The Mysore to Chitradurga Force Urbania rides softer. Over 17 for Chitradurga? Take the Mysore to Chitradurga mini bus. All sizes are 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
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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
About 250 km one way from Mysore, or roughly 500 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller runs via Srirangapatna, KR Pet, Channarayapatna, Arsikere and Hosadurga. With a tea halt and breakfast, the van takes about 5 hours, so a 6 am start brings the group to the fort before noon.
No. Tolls, parking, permits and GST are added at actual cost.
A night bata applies when driving goes past 10 pm; we show it in the quote. On our Mysore card that is ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
About three hours, plus an hour for Chandravalli caves.
Chitradurga: up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. See the sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Sure. We quote one way drops in writing once we have your date.
Very warm from March to May. After Arsikere the land turns dry and rocky, and Chitradurga gets only about 576 mm of rain a year. The van is fine on the road, but plan the fort walk for the morning, carry extra water for everyone and keep the afternoon for rest. October to March is the easier season.
Yes, and the halts help. KR Pet, Channarayapatna and Arsikere break the drive into short legs, and the van has room for a bag of snacks and spare clothes at hand. At the fort, hold small children's hands on the rock steps, as there are no railings in many parts. A stroller is not useful inside the fort.
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