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Gommateshwara Statue
The bus parks at the bus bay; keep an hour. Climb on rock-cut steps.
Chaturmukha Basadi
Fix a meeting point and allow forty minutes. Across from the statue hill.
St Lawrence Shrine, Attur
Keep forty minutes; the bus waits at the coach parking. Just outside town.
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri
Fifty people in the queue need an hour. About 20 km away.
Varanga Kere Basadi
Keep forty minutes; the bus waits at the coach parking. About 25 km on the Agumbe road.
Distance
275 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7 hr
Via KR Nagar, Mudigere and Ujire
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
180 km
200 km
240 km
275 km
Pickup at one point
A full bus boards at one place. If some members come in by train, the railway station has prepaid auto counters for the short ride to a hotel, and the bus can load at the station forecourt. The coach takes the Hunsur road out and turns at Bilikere for KR Nagar and Hassan. Karkala is about 275 km away, about seven hours with halts for a bus, so leave at half past five.
Breakfast
KR Nagar is the breakfast stop for the coach, about 40 km out, and forty minutes is enough when two hotels share fifty people. The vegetarian places open around seven. This is a station town on the Mysore to Hassan line, and slow trains stop here, so the level crossing can hold the bus a few minutes. The driver waits on the main road. Count heads by row before moving. Holenarasipura is about 45 km on.
Tea and fuel
The coach stops twenty minutes at Hassan for diesel, tea and restrooms, at a big pump on the bypass with room to turn. By SH57 the city is about 115 km from Mysore. Most Mangalore traffic carries on west from here to Sakleshpur and the Shiradi ghat, about 171 km to the coast, but our bus turns north west for Mudigere and the Charmadi side, which suits Karkala better. Remind everyone to keep bags off the aisle.
Lunch
Mudigere is the coach's lunch stop, around 180 km out, and a full hour is kept for fifty. Set meals come fastest. The town lies about 35 to 40 km beyond Belur, among coffee estates at about 970 to 990 m. The bus takes diesel here before the ghat. Kottigehara is about 16 km on, and from there the road starts down towards the coast. Restrooms are better here than on the coast road.
Ghat road
The Charmadi ghat runs about 25 km down from Kottigehara with 12 hairpins, part of NH73. Heavy vehicles, trucks, containers and long chassis vehicles have been banned on it after breakdowns caused jams, so before the trip we check the current order for a full size coach. KSRTC buses do use the ghat. If it is closed, the bus goes round by Shiradi. The coach descends slowly in low gear, with no stop.
Tea stop
At Ujire the coach halts twenty minutes for tea after the descent. Fifty people spread across the tea stalls near the junction. Many pilgrim groups add Dharmasthala, about 8 km away, with the Manjunatha temple and a 39 ft Bahubali. Belthangady is about 5 to 6 km on. Goli baje and Mangalore buns are easy to buy in bulk. Karkala is about 35 km further. Restrooms near the junction are basic for a big group.
Arrival
The bus reaches Karkala after about seven hours and drops the group at the hotel. Karkala sits at about 81 m, with black granite all around, and its name comes from kari kal, black stone. NH169 runs through the town, so the coach can park on wider roads. For dinner, Udupi and Tulu food, neer dosa and fish curry with rice. Udupi is the nearest railhead for anyone leaving by train.
Need Mysore to Karkala bus hire for 30 to 50 people to see the Gommateshwara statue on the hill? It is around 275 km from Mysuru to Karkala, via Hassan, Mudigere and the Charmadi ghat. Book a bus on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels. The Karkala bus can load at Mysore Junction railway station or near your house in Kuvempunagar. One coach, halts where a big bus can park.
Route | One way | Karkala and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Karkala via KR Nagar, Mudigere and Ujire | About 275 km | About 550 km | About 7 hr with stops |
Karkala and back is around 550 km. The km rate includes diesel, the driver and AC. We bill 2 days, 600 km in all, on the 300 km a day rule. One way on request. On top: driver bata of ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day, plus tolls, parking, state permits and GST as charged. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km per day. Karkala buses: AC or non-AC, your pick when you book. Most groups do the Mysore to Karkala trip over two days.
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. 34 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50 people: 49 seater bus or 50 seater bus.
Group smaller than you thought? The Mysore to Karkala mini bus takes up to 25. For a family-sized party, the Mysore to Karkala tempo traveller is enough; 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
Karkala is about 275 km from Mysore, about 550 km there and back. The bus follows SH57 to Hassan, then Mudigere, the Charmadi ghat and Ujire. With fifty people and meal halts, plan about 7 hours one way, more if the ghat is slow.
Yes, it is 8 km from Ujire on this road. Keep two hours.
Yes, that works. The one way fare is quoted in writing for your date.
Only if we drive late into the night is a night allowance added. It is shown in the quote. Night bata: ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size.
No. We list tolls, GST and parking separately, since Bus tolls are above car tolls.
The 49 or 50 seater has a seat for all plus a few extra. Compare sizes on bus on rent in Mysore.
The district has closed Charmadi for repairs after landslides, and has banned heavy and long chassis vehicles at times. If the ghat is closed or a full size coach is not allowed, the bus goes round by Ujire, Dharmasthala, Kokkada, Gundya and Shiradi. That adds time, so we confirm the route the day before.
Seat elders near the front, where the ride on the ghat is smoother. The bus stops every hour or two, with good restrooms at Hassan and Mudigere. In Karkala the Bahubali hill has rock steps, so elders can stay below with a coordinator. Keep their medicines in hand bags, not in the hold.
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