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Annapoorneshwari Temple
Keep an hour; the bus waits at the coach parking. Darshan and annadana are both here.
Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa
Fix a meeting point and allow forty minutes. On the way in, 10 km before Horanadu.
Kudremukh
Allow two hours; there may be a walk from the bus. The trek needs a forest permit.
Hanuman Gundi Falls
Keep an hour and one meeting point. About 250 steps each way.
Sringeri
Fifty people in the queue need two hours. About 70 km on, through Kalasa and Kudremukh.
Distance
260 km
From Mysore
Time
About 6.5 hr
Via KR Nagar, Belur and Kalasa
Starting from
₹ 27800
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹37,084 ₹44,695
+ ₹6495 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹39,994 ₹48,219
+ ₹7019 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹29,800 ₹35,938
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹42,904 ₹51,743
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
40 km
115 km
155 km
185 km
250 km
260 km
Pickup at one point
A pilgrim bus loads best at one wide place. The Palace Board parking near the Varaha gate takes coaches and charges by the hour, so families can be dropped there by autos; a hotel with its own yard works too. The coach takes the Hunsur road for about 25 km and then the Hassan highway from Bilikere. Horanadu is about 260 km away, roughly six and a half hours with halts, so the group is seated by half past five.
Breakfast
Breakfast for fifty is at KR Nagar, roughly 40 km out, and 40 minutes is enough when two eateries share the group. Most places are vegetarian, though a few Kerala style hotels serve fish and meat. The coach waits on the main road, because the small garden in front of the station is a no parking area. Before boarding, the coordinator counts heads by rows. Holenarasipura is about 45 km ahead, on a road with little traffic.
Tea and fuel
At Hassan the coach stops twenty minutes for diesel, tea and restrooms. The city bus stand is crowded with KSRTC Volvo services, so our driver uses a large pump on the bypass where a coach can turn. Hassan is about 115 km from Mysore by SH57. From here the bus leaves NH75 for Belur, and the hill country starts. Remind everyone to keep the aisle clear of bags from now on.
Temple halt
Belur gets 90 minutes. The bus waits in the main parking, and fifty pilgrims walk to the Chennakeshava temple in two batches, each with a leader who knows the return time. There is no entry fee; footwear stays with the attendant. Belur is a meeting point of NH73, NH373 and SH57, so the coach keeps out of the busy centre. Lunch is booked at Mudigere, about 35 km on. Restrooms are near the parking.
Lunch
Mudigere is the lunch stop, about 185 km out, and a full hour is kept for fifty people. Set meals come faster than ordering from the menu. The bus fills diesel here. About 16 km on, the Charmadi ghat goes down from Kottigehara and has seen heavy vehicle bans in past monsoons, but our coach turns off there for Kalasa, about 41 km of narrow road. The driver takes those bends in low gear.
Drive through
The bus drives through Kalasa, about 250 km out, without halting. From here to Horanadu is only about 9 km, but the road runs beside the Bhadra under forest, narrow and winding, slow for a coach. In heavy rain the river can rise near the road, and the driver checks conditions before going on. The coordinator does one last headcount and reminds everyone of the temple dress rules. Doors stay shut until the bus stops.
Temple drop
After about six and a half hours the bus parks near the temple in Horanadu. The temple feeds every visitor free, and a group of fifty is served in the dining hall like everyone else. Men remove shirt and vest before entering; carry a towel or shawl for the shoulders. Darshan runs in sessions that change on festival days. Lodges run by the temple fill fast, so rooms for fifty must be booked well before the trip.
Need Mysore to Horanadu bus hire for 30 to 50 people to visit the Annapoorneshwari temple? It is around 260 km from Mysuru to Horanadu (Horanad), via Hassan, Belur and Kalasa. One coach, halts where a big bus can park. Get a bus on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels. The Horanadu bus can load at your home in Ramakrishnanagar or near your home in Vijayanagar.
Route | One way | Horanadu and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Horanadu via KR Nagar, Belur and Kalasa | About 260 km | About 520 km | About 6.5 hr with stops |
Horanadu and back is about 520 km. On top: allowance for the driver of ₹700 to ₹1,000 each day, plus GST, tolls, parking and permits as charged. Both AC and non-AC available; say which at booking. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km a day. The km rate includes diesel, our driver and AC. Need only a drop? Ask for a one way quote. Most groups do the Mysore to Horanadu trip over two days. We bill 2 days, 600 km in all, on the 300 km a day rule.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹65 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 3 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,030 a person.
Up to 33 people: 33 seater bus. For 34 to 40: 40 seater bus. Between 41 and 50: 49 seater bus or 50 seater bus.
Fewer going to Horanadu than planned? The Mysore to Horanadu mini bus takes up to 25. A family-sized party fits the Mysore to Horanadu tempo traveller; 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.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Ooty
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Ooty
5/5
Travelled to Wayanad
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Wayanad
5/5
Horanadu is about 260 km from Mysore, about 520 km there and back. The bus follows SH57 to Hassan, then Belur, Mudigere and the Kalasa road. With fifty pilgrims and meal halts, plan about 6.5 hours one way, slower in the rains.
The driver gets a night allowance when the drive goes late into the night. Our card says ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size per night.
Traditional clothes. Men take off shirts inside and use a shawl.
No, they are separate. Tolls, parking, permits and GST go on the bill at cost.
The 49 or 50 seater has a seat for all plus a few extra. The full size list is on bus on rent in Mysore.
Yes, that works. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
Buses use the road, but the stretch from Kottigehara to Kalasa and on to Horanadu is narrow and winding, slow for a coach. Our driver takes it carefully in daylight. In heavy rain the Bhadra can rise near Kalasa, so we check the road the evening before in the monsoon months.
We do not advise it. The hill road after Mudigere is better driven in daylight, and the temple serves breakfast anyway. Leaving Mysore early in the morning brings the group in by early afternoon for darshan and the free lunch. For a calm visit, stay one night at the temple lodges.
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