Mysore to Jog Falls Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Jog Falls Viewpoint
Keep two hours, more if you walk down. The van parks near the entry.
Linganamakki Dam
A short drive from Jog. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Keladi Temple
The van parks near the entry. Thirty minutes, with a small museum.
Ikkeri Temple
Easy in a tempo traveller. Keep 30 minutes for the carvings and the Nandi.
Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple
Busy on weekends. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Distance
380 km
From Mysore
Time
About 8 to 8.5 hr
Via KR Nagar, Kadur and Sagara
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
40 km
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275 km
350 km
380 km
Pickup
Choose a couple of boarding spots, maybe an aunt's house in Saraswathipuram and the city bus stand that sits between the palace and KR Circle, and the van appears at 5:30 am. Umbrellas go on top of the suitcases. Friends joining from the north should know Kannada is what you hear in the small towns on this route, and Hindi may not get far. Our driver leaves Mysuru by the Hunsur highway, then peels off at Bilikere onto SH57. KR Nagar lies roughly 40 km ahead.
Optional tea
Stopping at KR Nagar, around 40 km into the trip, is optional; ten minutes is plenty. Small tea shops here sell Osmania biscuits and karjoora, a cheap little date cake loved by children. On Rathasaptami, which comes in January or February, the old Arkeshwara temple at Hale Yedatore drags out its chariot, and traffic near the river slows. If coffee at home was enough, the van rolls on along SH57, past Holenarasipura, with Hassan roughly 80 km off.
Breakfast
Hassan, at about 120 km, is where the van stops for breakfast; the driver chooses a place with parking right outside and two tables pushed together. Ragi mudde with green curry fills you up for hours, while dosa and filter coffee suit lighter eaters. Twenty two km away the Hemavathi is held back by Gorur dam, 58 m tall and finished in 1979, worth a look on the way home in a good rain year. Allow thirty minutes. Kadur is next, around 80 km north.
Tea halt
The van stops fifteen minutes at Kadur, about 200 km out, for tea and the restroom. From Kadur the highway runs through Bhadravathi to Shivamogga, about 75 km. The Bhadra dam at Lakkavalli, some 18 km from Bhadravathi, is a pleasant detour for families on the return, when the timing is free. Kadur's farms grow areca and coconut. Jog Falls is now about 180 km ahead, roughly half the journey done.
Lunch
Shivamogga, the city signboards still call Shimoga, is the lunch halt, about 275 km from Mysore. A hotel with room for fifteen at one table makes it quick. The Lakshmi Narasimha temple at Bhadravathi, a three shrine Hoysala temple of about 1250 CE, is 20 km back on the highway; tell the driver if the group wants it on the way home. Fill diesel here. Sagar is about 75 km on, and Jog about 105 km.
Shopping halt
Sagar, roughly 350 km from Mysore, is the final proper town before the falls. Here the Gudigar families carve sandalwood, and the women string sandalwood garlands, so twenty minutes gives time to pick a small gift. Shops also stock appe midi pickle in glass jars. The van waits on the main road while the group shops. After Sagar, NH69 winds about 30 km through areca gardens and forest to Jog, roughly forty minutes for a loaded van.
Falls drop
Counting halts, the van needs about 8 to 8.5 hours from Mysore to the Jog parking. At the gate the staff collect entry and parking money; amounts change, so carry small notes. Families usually stay at the railings near the car park; the 1,400 step stairway down is steep and greasy when wet. Water is highest in July and August. Keep sweaters and umbrellas at hand, and book rooms in Sagar for the night.
A group of 12 planning a Mysore to Jog Falls tempo traveller weekend with Sagara temples? Day one to Sagara, day two at the falls and temples, day three back. Board in Mysuru at your home or a hotel on Hunsur Road or near the palace. We have offered tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Jog Falls and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Jog Falls via KR Nagar, Kadur and Sagara | About 380 km | About 760 km | About 8 to 8.5 hr with stops |
The return run to Jog Falls means roughly 760 km driven and 900 km billed for three days. Jog Falls one way: on request. Extra: ₹600 to ₹700 a day for the driver, plus tolls, parking fees, permits and GST. Fuel and driver are in the rate, and you choose AC or non-AC. In the 12 seater at ₹24/km, that is ₹23,400.
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 and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
Groups up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. Between 10 and 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13: 13 seater tempo traveller. For 14 to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Going to Jog Falls with suitcases? Take one size up.
Travelling with elders? The Mysore to Jog Falls Force Urbania rides softer. Jog Falls with more than 17? Take the Mysore to Jog Falls mini bus. Each size and rate is 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
Count on roughly 380 km from Mysore to Jog Falls, or 760 km there and back. Our van heads north via KR Nagar and Hassan, crosses the dry Kadur plain, then runs through Shivamogga and Sagar to the falls. Allow around seven and a half hours behind the wheel in each direction once breakfast, lunch and tea breaks are added.
For Jog Falls, 380 km each way, GST, tolls, parking and permits are billed at actual.
Yes, Jog Falls one way on request; it runs ₹2 a km over a return, in writing.
Up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. The full size list is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Past 10 pm on the Jog Falls trip, the driver gets a night allowance of ₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size.
August to November, after the rains. In summer the falls are thin.
Yes, the route by Hassan, Kadur and Shivamogga is highway all the way, and the last 30 km from Sagar is a good road through forest. In heavy rain the visibility drops and the falls area gets slippery, so the driver keeps to daylight. July and August bring the most water and the most visitors.
Yes, as long as nobody attempts the stairway. The railings and viewpoints sit a short stroll from where the van parks, and grandparents can rest on a bench while the rest look around. The long flight down to the pool is meant for fit adults only. Pack spare clothes for the little ones, raincoats and something to munch, since food stalls at Jog are limited.
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