Mysore to Kabini Mini Bus for 14 to 25 People
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Nagarhole Safari, Kabini Side
The mini bus waits at the parking. Jeeps and canters only; tigers and leopards are seen here often.
Kabini Backwaters
Fine for a mini bus group. Boat rides in the evening, booked through the lodges.
Kabini Dam
The mini bus waits at the parking. Near Beechanahalli, a short stop en route in or out.
Bandipur
The highway through the forest closes at night. Fine for a mini bus group.
Distance
80 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2 hr
Via Jayapura, HD Kote and Antharasanthe
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
22 km
50 km
65 km
80 km
Group boarding
The mini bus boards the group at 8:30 am from one agreed meeting point and reaches Kabini in about two hours, in time for the lodges' noon check in. The coordinator checks every name against the list. The bus leaves Mysore on Manandavadi Road, the south western exit. During Dasara, in September or October, traffic diversions slow the city's exits, so on those dates we start earlier. Bags travel in the rear, and water stays at the seats.
Highway side halt
At Jayapura, the first village after the city, the mini bus pulls over on the highway itself rather than entering the narrow lanes, if the group wants a quick tea. A handful of small hotels and stalls line the road. Most groups wave at the village and carry on, since lunch waits at the lodge and HD Kote, with better restrooms, is only about 28 km further. Green farmland begins just past the last houses.
Fuel and restrooms
HD Kote, about 50 km from Mysore, is the group's fuel and restroom halt, twenty minutes for twenty people. As the taluk headquarters, it is the last town with proper shops, so everyone should buy water, snacks and anything else they need here. Near Sargur, about 6 km from it, stands the Kabini dam, also in this taluk. The lodges are roughly 30 km further on, past the forest village of Antharasanthe.
Forest edge village
Antharasanthe, about 65 km out, is the forest range village where Nagarhole begins on this side. It is the group's last chance to buy water and snacks. From here the mini bus runs along the park, keeping a steady pace without stopping, and nobody feeds or calls to the animals. After dark elephants use this road, which is one more reason the whole drive is planned for daylight hours. The lodges are about 15 km on.
Lodge drop
Two hours after leaving Mysore, the mini bus parks at the lodge. Meals for all twenty come from the lodge kitchen, so nobody has to look for restaurants, and check in usually opens at noon. Cash machines are rare in the area, so carry money for tips and extras. Mobile signal can be weak, so the coordinator should share the driver's number with everyone. The bus stays for the group's return day.
Taking two families or a club of 20 on a Mysore to Kabini mini bus weekend at the backwaters? Kabini is only roughly 80 km from Mysore, so you check in by lunch and catch the evening safari. It comes from our mini bus on rent in Mysore fleet, running since 2009. We pick you up in Mysuru at Mandakalli airport or any hotel in the city.
Route | One way | Kabini and back | Time by mini bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kabini via Jayapura, HD Kote and Antharasanthe | About 80 km | About 160 km | About 2 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Kabini day trip runs to around 160 km; the bill is for 300 km, the one day minimum. The Kabini rate covers fuel and our driver, AC or non-AC as booked. The 20 seater, at ₹34/km, works out to ₹10,900 for this trip. Kabini extras: driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 per day), tolls, parking, permit fees and GST. Kabini drop only: on request.
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.
For Kabini, a group of 14 to 16 takes the 16 seater mini bus. Around 20 people fit the 20 seater mini bus, and 21 the 21 seater mini bus. The 25 seater mini bus is for the full 25.
Kabini group too big for one mini bus? See the Mysore to Kabini bus. Under 15 people? The Mysore to Kabini tempo traveller costs less. For other trips, mini bus on rent 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
For a mini bus, the Kabini lodges lie about 80 km from Mysore, close to 160 km out and back. The road is Manandavadi Road via Jayapura and HD Kote, with the last stretch along the Nagarhole boundary from Antharasanthe. Allow about 2 hours, including a halt at HD Kote.
One way to Kabini, 80 km, is quoted on request at ₹2 a km over the return rate.
Sixteen or fewer to Kabini: the 16 seater. About 20: the 20 seater. All sizes are on our mini bus on rent in Mysore page. Kabini groups of Between 22 and 25: the 22 or 25 seater.
Tolls on the 80 km Kabini road, parking, permits and GST come extra, at cost.
Night allowance on the Kabini run applies after 10 pm: ₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size.
Yes. The last village road is narrow, but mini buses reach all the big lodges.
November to May is the usual season, with March to May best for elephant herds on the reservoir banks. June to September is very wet, and some safaris stop. Weekends in the peak months fill early, so book lodges and safaris well ahead for a group.
It is better not to. The forest roads round Kabini and Nagarhole are open only from 6 am to 6 pm, and elephants use the road after dark. Leave the lodge in daylight; Mysore is only about two hours away.
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