Mysore to Dhanushkodi Tempo Traveller for Families
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Dhanushkodi Old Town
Keep an hour. Ruins of the town lost in the 1964 cyclone.
Arichal Munai
Good with children; forty minutes. Road end where two seas meet.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Keep thirty minutes for the family. Small temple on the Dhanushkodi road.
Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
Plan three hours; shoes stay in the van. Temple with long pillared corridors.
Pamban Bridge
The van parks near the entry; keep twenty minutes. Sea bridge to the island.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
Easy with the van; an hour. Memorial at Peikarumbu near Rameswaram.
Distance
600 km
From Mysore
Time
About 14 to 14.5 hr
Via Sathyamangalam, Madurai and Rameswaram
Starting from
₹ 31200
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
140 km
205 km
270 km
345 km
410 km
525 km
580 km
600 km
Leaving Mysore
The family is collected at 5:30 am, and for Dhanushkodi the tempo traveller plans two days: the first night at Karur, about 270 km out, the second day on to the island. If your home is on the north or west side of Mysore, the outer ring road, NH 275K, takes the van round to the Nanjangud road without the city centre. Bags go behind the last row, with a night bag for each family on top, so nobody has to dig for it at Karur.
Breakfast and restrooms
Chamarajanagar is the family breakfast, about 60 km from Mysore, at a hotel near the main road where the van parks at the door. The district is known, with Kollegal next door, for silk. Children should eat something now and use the restroom, because the van goes through the forest past Hasanur and down the Dhimbam ghat, and there is no stopping until Bannari. Keep a few paper bags handy for the bends.
Tea after the forest
Sathyamangalam is the tea stop after the forest. The reserve behind the van holds more than 850 elephants, and children who spotted one will talk about it for days. Bhavanisagar dam, an earth dam about 40 m high a little west of town, is a picnic for another trip. Fifteen minutes here, then the van takes SH15 through Gobichettipalayam to Erode, past canals and green paddy. Hotels on the highway here have clean restrooms for the family.
Tea break
Fifteen minutes at Erode for tea and diesel. This river town on the Kaveri trades turmeric, coconut oil and cloth in huge amounts, and if grandma wants turmeric or a set of handloom towels, the shops sit on the town roads just off the bypass. Everyday food here is parotta, dosa and idli, and it costs less than in most Tamil Nadu cities. The Thindal Murugan temple sits on a small hill about 6 km from the centre. Karur, where the family sleeps, is about 65 km on.
Night halt
Karur is the night halt, about 270 km from Mysore. The town lies on the Amaravathi, Kaveri and Noyyal rivers and builds a large share of India's bus bodies; children enjoy spotting the half built coaches. The bus stand is near the centre, so pick a hotel a little away from it for a quiet night. Nerur, near the town, has the Sadasiva Brahmendral Adhishtanam for an evening visit. The second day is about 330 km, so plan an early start.
Day two breakfast
Dindigul, about 75 km from Karur, is the family breakfast on day two. The rock fort on the hill above the town, built in 1605, catches children's eyes from the road; entry is a small ASI fee, better on the way back. Dindigul is famous for biryani and for locks with a GI tag. The vegetable market is the largest in Tamil Nadu, so fruit is fresh and cheap. Thirty minutes, then NH44 to Madurai.
Lunch break
Madurai is the lunch halt on day two, about 410 km from Mysore. Coconut rice is mild for children, kothu parotta is the street favourite, and jigarthanda, the city's cold drink, keeps everyone cool. The Meenakshi temple at the centre needs a few hours, so add a night here if the family wants darshan. Madurai is hottest from March to July. After lunch the van heads east for the coast.
Tea break
Ramnad, the short name for Ramanathapuram, is a 15 minute tea break on the way to the island. Look out for nungu at the palm stalls in season, the soft, cool fruit of the palmyra that children usually love, and blocks of palm jaggery beside it. The Ramnad palace of the Sethupathi kings is in the town. The East Coast Road, which runs from Puducherry all the way to Kanyakumari, passes here as well. Rameswaram is about 55 km ahead, over the sea.
Stop and look
Rameswaram, about 580 km from Mysore, is the island's main town and the family's bed for the night. Give the children an hour to look at the harbour, crowded with fishing boats, or climb Gandhamadhana Parvatham, the small hill from which the whole island is visible. Hold on to caps, because the wind here is strong. Near the temple, guides and touts approach families; settle any fee first. Dhanushkodi lies about 20 km further along NH87.
End of the road
Dhanushkodi lies at the south eastern tip of the island, where NH87 ends; Sri Lanka's Talaimannar is about 24 km across the water. The van parks where the police allow. There is no shade and the wind is strong, so children need caps, water and sunscreen, and adults should keep them close to the road side, away from the water's edge in rough weather. The road was rebuilt and opened in 2016. The van then returns to Rameswaram.
Want a Mysore to Dhanushkodi tempo traveller for twelve of you for Rameswaram and the end of the land? The road to Dhanushkodi runs via Sathyamangalam, Madurai and Ramanathapuram, roughly 600 km from Mysuru. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore for all sizes. The van for Dhanushkodi comes to a hotel on JLB Road or Mandakalli airport.
Route | One way | Dhanushkodi and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Dhanushkodi via Sathyamangalam, Madurai and Rameswaram | About 600 km | About 1,200 km | About 14 to 14.5 hr with stops |
Round trip roughly 1,200 km, billed as 4 days and 1,200 km. AC and non-AC available in every size. Not included: the ₹600 to ₹700 daily night driver allowance, tolls, parking, state permits and GST. One way drops: ask us. Included in the rate: fuel, driver, AC.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
Count every head, kids above five too. Up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. Between 10 and 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. For 13 to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. For a Dhanushkodi trip of several days, take one size up for the bags.
Elders on the Dhanushkodi trip who want a quieter ride? See the Mysore to Dhanushkodi Force Urbania. Dhanushkodi with five or six? See the Mysore to Dhanushkodi cab, and every car on cab rental 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
The Mysore to Dhanushkodi distance is about 600 km one way and about 1,200 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller goes by Chamarajanagar, the Dhimbam ghat, Sathyamangalam and Erode to Karur for the night, then by Dindigul, Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram. Driving time is about 14 to 14.5 hours, over two days.
Driving late at night means a night allowance for the driver. The night bata is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
Madurai, about 410 km from Mysore.
The 16 seater; two seats are left for bags. See every size on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
On request, yes. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
GST is extra, and so are tolls and parking. You get the receipts. The Tamil Nadu entry permit is charged separately.
It is hot. Karur is hottest from April to June, Madurai from March to July, and the beach at Dhanushkodi has no shade. In those months the van's AC helps on the road, but plan the Dhanushkodi visit for early morning and rest in the afternoon. Light cotton clothes, caps and lots of water make it manageable for children.
Pack the big bags for the whole trip behind the last row, and one small night bag per family for Karur. Add caps, sunscreen and sandals for the windy beach, and a light layer for the evening breeze on the island. Carry snacks and water for the forest stretch after Chamarajanagar, which has no shops.
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