Mysore to Kemmangundi Force Urbania for 8 to 16 People
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Z Point
An easy trek for fit people. Elders may stay in the AC van as the others walk. The Urbania stays at the parking and you walk in.
Shanti Falls
On the path to Z Point; small falls, best after the rains. Small group, so no waiting around. Walk in from the Urbania parking.
Hebbe Falls
Keep half a day for it. The driver stays close with the Urbania. The Urbania waits at the base while jeeps take you up.
Kalhatti Falls
Temple and falls together. Elders can sit in the AC van while the rest walk. Walk in from the Urbania parking.
Raj Bhavan Garden
Gate drop for the Urbania group. Gardens by the parking, easy for elders. Small group, so no waiting around.
Distance
240 km
From Mysore
Time
About 5 hr
Via KR Nagar, Hassan and Chikmagalur
Starting from
₹ 25400
2 days, 600 km, any size
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
40 km
85 km
120 km
160 km
185 km
240 km
Pickup
The Urbania collects your group at 6:00 am from home or any meeting point in Mysuru. Members coming in on local buses can be met near the city bus stand, which sits between the palace and KR Circle. One medium bag each goes in the rear luggage space; keep sweaters handy, because the hill station is cold after sunset. Our route runs west on the Hunsur highway, then north on SH57 from Bilikere. Kemmangundi is about five hours away with halts.
Tea halt
Ten minutes at KR Nagar, around 40 km from Mysore, cover tea and a stretch. This town is newer than it seems; after Kaveri floods ruined old Yedatore, it was built afresh on higher ground in the 1920s and 1930s. October brings the most rain here and January the least, so autumn mornings can be grey. Our Urbania waits on the main road. Holenarasipura lies about 45 km ahead, with Hassan about 80 km away.
Drive through
The Urbania drives straight through Holenarasipura, roughly 85 km from Mysore. On the Hemavathi bank here stands a four armed Pattabhirama idol, installed by Sri Rama Brahmananda of the Yedatore mutt, which devout members may want to visit on the way home. Paddy and coconut fields line SH57 through the town. Hassan, where breakfast is booked, is roughly 35 km ahead, and elders can keep resting until then. Nobody needs to get down.
Breakfast
Hassan, near the 120 km mark, is breakfast for the Urbania group. Try kadubu, the steamed rice dumpling, with chutney and filter coffee, or akki rotti for something crisp. Heritage lovers can note the twin temples at Mosale, dating from about 1200 AD, in a village some 14 km from the city, for another weekend. Allow twenty five minutes, then the Urbania leaves NH75 for the north western road to Belur, about 40 km.
Temple stop
Belur, close to 160 km out, deserves nearly an hour. Entry to the Chennakeshava temple is free, and shoes stay at the stand outside. Older travellers can sit in the shade while others walk the courtyard. Further from the crowds, the Amrutheshwara ruins lie about 800 m south of the main temple. The town is about 979 m up, the highest in Hassan district. Chikmagalur is about 25 km on.
Lunch
Chikmagalur, roughly 185 km from Mysore, is lunch, and the Urbania stops at the hotel door. Waterfall fans can plan Manikyadhara, on the same Baba Budangiri range and about 40 km from town, as a separate trip. Order akki rotti or kadubu and finish with a Malnad filter coffee. Diesel goes in before the climb. Kemmangundi lies about 53 km ahead, and the steep part begins near Lingadahalli, some 17 km short of the hill.
Hill arrival
Five hours of driving, halts counted, bring the Urbania to Kemmangundi, perched at about 1,434 m. The last section is a narrow road with sharp bends, so the driver takes it slowly and elders should sit in front. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV once kept this hill as his summer retreat and later gave it to the state. After sunset it gets cold, so warm clothes are essential. From here a scenic road runs via Attigundi towards Mullayanagiri.
Looking for a Mysore to Kemmangundi Force Urbania for a family or a small team? It comes with a driver and AC, and starts from homes in Vijayanagar, Kuvempunagar or Hebbal or the suburban bus stand. Tejas Tours & Travels has offered Force Urbania on rent in Mysore since 2009. Chikmagalur is also known as Chikkamagaluru. Mysore is Mysuru on the new signboards.
Route | One way | Kemmangundi and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kemmangundi via KR Nagar, Hassan and Chikmagalur | About 240 km | About 480 km | About 5 hr with stops |
With roughly 480 km both ways, the Urbania is booked for two days and 600 km on this Mysore to Kemmangundi trip. One way to Kemmangundi on request. All AC. Extra days are 300 km each. Fuel, AC and the driver come with the rate. Driver allowance ₹700 per day; GST, tolls, parking and permits at actuals.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 16, 3 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹2,380 a person.
Every Urbania is the same rate, so take the one with spare room. For up to 8: 8 seater Urbania. For 13: 13 seater Urbania. For 14 to 16: 16 seater Urbania.
Watching the budget? See the Mysore to Kemmangundi tempo traveller. Sizes and photos: Force Urbania on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Mysore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Mysore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
Souvik Bhattacharya
6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
Mysore to Kemmangundi is about 240 km one way, about 480 km both ways. The Urbania drives SH57 through KR Nagar and Holenarasipura to Hassan, then Belur and Chikmagalur, and the last 53 km up the hill road. Driving time is about five hours with halts.
We plan breakfast at Hassan and lunch at Chikmagalur. Kemmangundi: the Urbania pulls up at the door for elders.
Yes. A written one way quote follows once you send the date.
No. On the Kemmangundi trip, GST, tolls, parking and any state permit are added at actual cost over the ₹40/km fare.
The 12 seater. See every size on Force Urbania on rent in Mysore. Kemmangundi at ₹40/km in any size: ₹25,400 for 600 km, plus ₹1,400 driver's allowance.
Late night driving adds a night allowance for the driver. You see it in the quote first. Per night it is ₹700.
Yes, slowly. The hill road is narrow with hairpins, and from July to October the Chikmagalur hills get their heaviest rain, so the road is wet and heavy showers cut visibility. The Urbania drives the climb only in daylight. October to March is the comfortable season, January and February the driest.
Yes. A high roof, air conditioning and separate seats make the Urbania gentle on older passengers, and the day is split by tea, breakfast, a temple visit and lunch. On the final climb, anyone prone to motion sickness should sit up front. Shawls, caps and medicines go in a small seat bag, because nights near 1,434 m are cold.
