Mysore to Karkala Tempo Traveller for Families
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Gommateshwara Statue
The van drops you near the entrance; keep an hour. Bahubali statue on a granite hill.
Chaturmukha Basadi
Elders walk less, as the van parks close. Forty minutes is enough. Four-faced granite basadi on a low hill.
St Lawrence Shrine, Attur
Keep forty minutes for the family. Big church shrine, busy in January.
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri
Plan an hour; shoes stay in the van. Basadi known for its thousand pillars.
Varanga Kere Basadi
Keep forty minutes for the family. Basadi in the middle of a lake, by boat.
Distance
275 km
From Mysore
Time
About 6.5 to 7 hr
Via KR Nagar, Mudigere and Ujire
Starting from
₹ 15600
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,632 ₹18,824
+ ₹2724 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
40 km
115 km
180 km
200 km
240 km
275 km
Pickup at your door
Two or three pickups inside Mysuru are fine for the family, and the traveller loads the big bags at the back before anyone climbs in. In September or October, when Dasara lights the palace every night for ten days, traffic at the exits gets heavy, so on those dates we leave earlier. The traveller heads first towards Hunsur, then takes the quieter state highway up through KR Nagar and Holenarasipura. Karkala is roughly 275 km away, around five and a half hours.
Tea stop
A fifteen minute tea halt at KR Nagar, roughly 40 km into the drive. The town sits at about 786 m on the edge of the Kaveri plain, west of the KRS reservoir. Early starters find the KSRTC canteen already open by six. Saligrama, on the north bank, has a Yoga Narasimha temple tied to Sri Ramanujacharya, a visit for another day. The traveller heads on through Holenarasipura towards Hassan, where breakfast waits.
Breakfast and fuel
Hassan is the family's breakfast stop, about 115 km from Mysore, and thirty minutes covers food and diesel. Kadubu with coconut chutney comes quickly for a table of fifteen. The city's best months are October to March, when it stays between about 15 and 28 C. In the rains, June to September, the ghat ahead is slower, so the driver keeps an eye on the time. The road for Belur and Mudigere leaves NH75 here.
Lunch
Mudigere is the lunch stop, about 180 km out. Small hotels with Malnad cooking serve akki rotti and kadubu, and the family needs about 45 minutes. Devaramane, a grass hill with an old Kalabhairava temple, lies about 20 to 25 km away on a rough road, a detour for another trip. The traveller fills diesel here, because the next fuel is down at Ujire. Kottigehara and the top of the Charmadi ghat are about 16 km on.
Ghat road
The Charmadi ghat starts at Kottigehara and drops about 25 km to the Ujire side, with 12 hairpins. The tempo traveller goes down in low gear without stopping; the bends are tight and the shoulders narrow. Children should sit facing forward, and the windows can stay half open for air. The ghat is wettest from June to September. KSRTC buses from Chikmagalur to Dharmasthala use this road, so give way to them on the curves.
Tea stop
Fifteen minutes at Ujire gives the family tea after the ghat. This is the coast now, Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada, and the snacks change to patrode, kori rotti and soft Mangalore buns. The Manjunatha temple at Dharmasthala, with its 39 ft Bahubali, lies only about 8 km away, an easy add on the way home. Belthangady town is about 5 to 6 km down the road. Karkala is about 35 km ahead, through coconut and areca country.
Arrival
After about five and a half hours the tempo traveller reaches Karkala, a town of black granite at the foot of the ghats. The family's hotel or homestay is the drop point. Karkala has the Anantashayana and Venkataramana temples besides its Jain shrines, so the town has a mixed temple calendar. At Dasara and Krishna Janmashtami, Pilinalike, the tiger dance, is performed here, and Bhuta Kola is held at night. Udupi, by SH37, is the nearest railhead.
Want a Mysore to Karkala tempo traveller for twelve of you to see the Gommateshwara statue on the hill? The road to Karkala runs via Hassan, Mudigere and the Charmadi ghat, about 275 km from Mysuru. Our van for Karkala comes to a homestay in Gokulam or the suburban bus stand. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore for all sizes.
Route | One way | Karkala and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Karkala via KR Nagar, Mudigere and Ujire | About 275 km | About 550 km | About 6.5 to 7 hr with stops |
Round trip around 550 km, billed as 2 days and 600 km. That suits a relaxed two-day Mysore to Karkala trip. AC and non-AC available in every size. One way drops: ask us. Included in the rate: fuel, driver, AC. Not included: the ₹600 to ₹700 daily driver allowance, GST, tolls, parking and permits.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹30 | ₹19,200 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 |
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, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
Count every head, kids above five too. For up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. Between 10 and 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Want a quieter ride for elders? See the Mysore to Karkala Force Urbania. Only five or six of you? See the Mysore to Karkala cab, and every car on cab rental 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
It is about 275 km one way and about 550 km there and back. The tempo traveller runs through KR Nagar, Hassan and Mudigere, then down the Charmadi ghat to Ujire. Plan on about 6.5 to 7 hours with breakfast and lunch, more if the ghat is slow.
Not in the fare: tolls on the 275 km road to Karkala, parking, permits and GST, receipts shown.
About 200 rock-cut steps. Elders take it slowly.
For Karkala, a return after 10 pm brings the night bata of ₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size.
We quote Karkala one way drops on request; the rate is ₹2 a km above a round trip.
The 16 seater; two seats stay free for bags. All sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
October to February is best, with dry roads on the Charmadi ghat and pleasant weather on the coast. March to May is hot and humid at Karkala. From June to September the ghat is wettest and landslides are possible, so the drive can take longer and plans may change.
One medium soft bag per person fits at the back if the traveller is not full. Keep a small bag with medicines, snacks and a change of clothes near your seat, as the ghat stretch is long and you will not stop on it. Light cotton clothes suit the coast; carry a jacket for the hills.
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