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Kodaikanal Lake
Our bus uses the public parking and your group walks in. Best time: early morning. Plan 1.5 hours with fifty people. Boating and cycling around it.
Coaker's Walk
Park the coach and walk; keep one meeting point. Plan 45 minutes with 50 people. Go on a clear morning.
Pillar Rocks
Coach parking is a short walk away. Go before the mist rolls in. Plan 30 minutes with fifty people.
Bryant Park
The bus drops near the gate and waits at the coach parking. Keep 1 hour for a large group.
Silver Cascade Falls
The bus uses the public parking and your group walks in. Plan 15 minutes with fifty people. On the Batlagundu ghat road.
Distance
350 km
From Mysore
Time
About 10 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Gobichettipalayam and Palani
Starting from
₹ 41700
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (Taxes & Charges)
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Pickup in Mysore
A coach full of people heading for Kodaikanal must leave Mysore at 4:30 am, since the day is about ten hours and ends with a long climb into the clouds. Pick one boarding gate where the bus can turn; hold luggage goes in first, then people. Water cans and the first aid box ride near the door. Check the news the night before, because Kaveri water protests sometimes shut Mysore for a day. The coach runs south on NH766 and turns off for Chamarajanagar after Nanjangud.
Coach tea halt
At Chamarajanagar the coach stops for 20 minutes of tea, with the full breakfast kept for after the ghat. Silk weaving has long been the trade of this district and of Kollegal next to it. The driver chooses a hotel with a yard on the highway, because the town lanes are tight for a 45 seater. Tea for forty is quickest if one person takes the orders on the bus before it stops. Restrooms in turns, diesel, a count of heads, and the coach heads for Hasanur. Most groups want tea and biscuits only at this hour, which keeps the halt short. Fill the water cans for the forest stretch.
Forest, bus keeps moving
The Dhimbam ghat is 27 hairpins through forest down to Bannari, and the bus keeps moving. Trucks of 16.2 tonnes and more are not allowed, and a tourist bus is within the limit, but a coach still takes each bend in low gear. Night traffic on the stretch has been banned at times, so the coach crosses it in the morning. Everyone stays seated. Photos are from the windows only; nobody leans out. Elephants use this forest, and the driver gives them all the room they need.
Group breakfast halt
Sathyamangalam is the breakfast halt for the group, after the coach leaves the tiger reserve, Tamil Nadu's largest wildlife sanctuary. A hotel with a big yard serves 40 to 50 in about 40 minutes if the order goes ahead. The driver fills diesel too. Then the bus turns east along the Bhavani for Gobichettipalayam. Paddy fields along the Bhavani give the group its first green view of Tamil Nadu after the forest. Sathy is a busy bus junction, so the coach keeps away from the stand.
Group lunch halt
Lunch is at Gobichettipalayam, a town of canals and banana groves on SH15, the old Erode road. A 45 seater does not fit the narrow inner streets, so the hotel is one on the highway with room to stand. With the head count, lunch takes about 50 minutes. The Kodiveri weir on the Bhavani lies just outside town, a short look for the group if the day is running early. Then the coach heads south, about 70 km, to Dharapuram. Fresh bananas from the groves are cheap and make a good snack for the long afternoon.
Tea for the coach
Dharapuram is a 20 minute tea halt on the Amaravathi river, about 35 km before Palani. The coach parks off the road, since lorries use the town heavily. Rain here comes mostly in October and November. Ask the group to take sweaters out of the hold here, because the next time the hold opens will be at the hotel, at about 2,225 m. Coconut and maize grow in the fields on both sides, and the land is flat until Palani.
Tea for the coach
Palani is the last halt before the climb, 20 minutes for tea and restrooms. The Murugan temple hill rises over the town; groups with pilgrims often add a night here on the way back. Buy panchamirtham, the GI tagged prasadam. Then the bus starts the climb of about 60 km to Kodaikanal, slowly and in low gear, so the front seats go to anyone who gets travel sick. Tell the group the hotel arrival time so everyone is ready.
You are here
Kodaikanal is at about 2,225 m, cool all year. A coach needs a hotel with bus parking, as the streets are narrow, and in peak season main roads become one way, so the bus may loop round to the hotel. Fix dinner for the group in advance. The nearest railway station, Palani, is about 64 km down the hill. The driver parks the bus at the hotel. Everyone should be in warm clothes before stepping off.
Need Mysore to Kodaikanal bus hire for 30, 40 or 50 people going for a summer break? Everyone stays in one vehicle, with one plan for the day. Pickup is from your hotel by the palace, Mysore railway station or the city bus stand, anywhere in Mysuru. Use our bus on rent in Mysore page, or phone with your date.
Route | One way | Kodaikanal and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kodaikanal via Sathyamangalam, Palani and the Palani ghat | About 350 km | About 700 km | About 10 hr with stops |
The round trip is roughly 700 km, so the bus is booked for 3 days and billed at 900 km. One way drop: on request. You can have it with or without AC. Extra: driver allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day, plus tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu permit and GST at actual. Our bus rate includes fuel and the driver. Local bus runs in Kodaikanal use the 200 km left over. For Kodaikanal, Volvo or BharatBenz on request at 400 km a day.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
Count everyone first. Around 30: 33 seater bus. 35 to 40 people: 40 seater bus. 45: 45 seater bus. A full 50: 50 seater bus. Kodaikanal for a week with big suitcases? Kodaikanal groups do better one size up.
Kodaikanal with fewer than 25? The Mysore to Kodaikanal Mini Bus costs less. Ten to sixteen? Take the Mysore to Kodaikanal Tempo Traveller. Before or after, local trips are on bus 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
Kodaikanal is about 350 km from Mysore by road, about 700 km there and back. The bus goes by Chamarajanagar, the Dhimbam ghat, Sathyamangalam, Gobichettipalayam, Dharapuram and Palani, then climbs about 60 km. A full bus takes about 10 hours with halts, so it leaves Mysore at 4:30 am.
Should the Kodaikanal bus run past 10 pm, a night bata is added to the driver. Your quote shows the amount, as does the bus rental page. That comes to ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size a night.
Yes. It is around 6 km beyond Kodaikanal on this route. Extra km over the billed km are charged at the same rate. Keep 45 minutes.
No. Kodaikanal: tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu permit and GST are billed at actual.
Kodaikanal suits the 45 seater, or the 49 or 50 seater with heavy bags. The full size list is on bus on rent in Mysore.
Yes, that works. Share the date and group size and you get it in writing.
Yes. Kodaikanal has two main road routes, from Palani and from Batlagundu, and buses use both. The Batlagundu ghat road, SH156, is about 52 km. From Mysore the bus takes the Palani side, about 60 km of bends, in low gear and in daylight. In peak season the town's roads are one way, so the bus needs a hotel with its own parking.
Inside, not in the hold. The plains are hot until Palani, then the bus climbs to about 2,225 m, where it is cool all year and cold at night. Each person keeps a sweater, cap and socks in the small bag at the seat. The hold opens only at the hotel, which saves time on the climb.
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