Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp Mini Bus for 14 to 25 People
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Dubare Elephant Camp
Boat across the river to the camp.
Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe
Golden Temple at Bylakuppe, on the way back.
Kaveri Nisargadhama
Bamboo island with a hanging bridge.
Harangi Dam
Dam near Kushalnagar.
Raja's Seat, Madikeri
Sunset point in Madikeri, 35 km on.
Distance
105 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2.5 hr
Via Hunsur, Periyapatna and Kushalnagar
Starting from
₹ 10200
Same-day return, 14 seater
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹11,758 ₹14,090
+ ₹1990 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC25 Seats
₹11,758 ₹14,090
+ ₹1990 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC19 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹15,350 ₹18,419
+ ₹2619 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹13,022 ₹15,600
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹14,768 ₹17,714
+ ₹2514 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹14,768 ₹17,714
+ ₹2514 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
45 km
75 km
90 km
105 km
Group pickup
For twenty people the mini bus picks up at one point, such as the suburban bus stand at Irwin Road, at about 6:15. That early start matters, because with two halts the drive to Dubare is about two and a half hours, and the elephants are at the river only in the morning. Leave a day for the city on the return if you can. The palace opens about 10 am to 5:30 pm, and the zoo closes on Tuesdays.
Breakfast
Hunsur is the breakfast stop for the mini bus, 45 km from Mysore on the Lakshmana Tirtha. A quiet town with cheap hotels, it takes a group of twenty without trouble in about 25 minutes. Teak timber is the local trade, and ICAR has a tobacco research station here. Gommatagiri, the Jain hill, is 20 to 25 km back near Bilikere, a possible stop on the way home. Periyapatna is next, about 30 km on.
Drive on
The mini bus does not stop at Periyapatna, the last Mysore district town before Kodagu, about 75 km from the start. The old town was ruined in Tipu Sultan's wars and many families moved to Virajpet. If the group has two days, Bylakuppe's Golden Temple, inside this taluk, is easy to add on the way back. For now we push on: the camp is about 30 km ahead and the elephants do not wait.
Restroom halt
Kushalnagar, 90 km from Mysore, gets a ten minute restroom halt so the group crosses to the camp comfortable. The town has no railway; its nearest stations are Mysore and KR Nagar, which is why so many buses run through it. The traffic on NH275 is heavy while the road is widened. Buy water here, as there is little at the camp. Dubare is 15 km on along the Siddapur road.
Camp parking
The mini bus reaches the Dubare parking in about two and a half hours. Twenty people cross the Kaveri in batches by boat, or over rocks when the water is low, so name one person to count heads on both banks. Visitors watch the elephants from barricades now; touching and rides are not allowed. Separate fees are charged for entry, the boat and cameras. The camp sits on the Kushalnagar to Siddapur road, so lunch is back in Kushalnagar.
Taking 20 people on a Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp mini bus for a day with the elephants? It parks easily at the river and covers Bylakuppe and Nisargadhama on the same day. Book mini bus on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Dubare Elephant Camp and back | Time by mini bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp via Hunsur, Periyapatna and Kushalnagar | About 105 km | About 210 km | About 2.5 hr with stops |
There and back is roughly 210 km, which fits in one 300 km day; that is how a Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp day trip is billed. AC and non-AC available in most sizes. For Dubare, fuel and driver are in the km rate. One way trips are quoted on request. A Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp day trip is billed as one day. Extra: allowance for the driver ₹600 to ₹700 a day by size, plus GST, tolls and parking as charged.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹36 | ₹11,500 | ₹23,000 | |
₹46 | ₹14,500 | ₹29,000 | |
₹36 | ₹11,500 | ₹23,000 |
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, 2 days in the 25 Seater Mini Bus is about ₹920 a person.
16 or fewer: 16 seater mini bus. Between 17 and 20: 20 seater mini bus. Exactly 21: 21 seater mini bus. For 22 to 25: 25 seater mini bus.
Fewer than 15? The Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp tempo traveller is cheaper. Over 25 people? Book the Mysore to Dubare Elephant Camp bus. For Mysore city runs, see mini bus hire 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
Dubare Elephant Camp is about 105 km from Mysore, about 210 km there and back. The mini bus takes NH275 through Hunsur, Periyapatna and Kushalnagar, then the Siddapur road. Plan on about two and a half hours each way with breakfast at Hunsur and a short halt at Kushalnagar, and leave early to catch the morning at the river.
Only if we drive late into the night is a night allowance added. Per night it is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
Not included. Toll and parking receipts are added at actual, and GST goes on the final bill.
The 16 seater does it. Every size is listed on mini bus on rent in Mysore.
Yes. Dubare in the morning, Golden Temple and Nisargadhama after lunch.
Yes. One way mini bus drops to Dubare are quoted on request, km written in.
Yes, if people dress for it. Dubare needs an early start, around 6:15, and winter mornings on the Mysore plateau can be cold; Mysore's record low is 7.7 C. Carry a light jacket or shawl for the first two hours, and keep a towel handy, since the river crossing can splash. By late morning the sun is warm at the camp.
It depends on the water. When the Kaveri is low, people walk over rocks, which is hard for elders with weak knees; the boat is easier. When the river is high, the crossing may be stopped altogether. Elders who prefer not to cross can wait at the parking with the mini bus, where there is shade and the driver.
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