Mysore to Kolli Hills Tempo Traveller for 9 to 18 People
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Agaya Gangai Falls
Many steps down and up. Elders can rest at the temple while others go.
Arapaleeswarar Temple
An old temple at the top of the falls path.
Seekuparai and the View Points
Quick photo stops on the ghat.
Vasalurpatti Boat House
Children enjoy the pedal boats on a cool afternoon.
Fruit Stalls in Kolli Hills
Fresh fruit and honey for home.
Distance
285 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7 hr
Via Kollegal, Mettur and Rasipuram
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
60 km
85 km
155 km
210 km
240 km
285 km
Pickup for the group
Our tempo traveller collects the family at one or two addresses and leaves Mysore by the road that runs south east to T Narasipura and Kollegal. The trip to Kolli Hills is about 285 km, about seven hours, crossing into Tamil Nadu by the MM Hills forest. Mysore mallige, the city's jasmine, and betel leaves are both sold near the markets early, if the family carries flowers for a temple visit. Bags go in the back.
Breakfast
For the family, breakfast is at Kollegal, roughly an hour from the start, with thirty minutes to eat. The town is a taluk seat of Chamarajanagar district, and Mysore airport is about 60 km back if anyone joins by air. Kollegal silk, woven on pit looms, is the local trade. After the meal the tempo traveller turns onto SH 79 through Kamagere and Hanur for the border. Children can stretch their legs while the order comes.
Water and restrooms
At Hanur the family takes fifteen minutes for restrooms and water. Hanur lies about 55 km from the MM Hills temple, in the same taluk, and the road from here passes Kowdalli and Talabetta before the forest proper. Night limits from 9 pm to 6 am keep heavy vehicles with more than six wheels off the Talabetta to Palar section; it does not touch a tempo traveller, but we still plan the forest by day.
Family lunch
Mettur is the lunch town for the family, inside Tamil Nadu, with forty five minutes for a meal and a stroll. Below the dam, Ellis Park keeps a small snake park and a deer park, which children enjoy. It is open roughly from 8 or 9 am to 6 pm, and sources differ, so check the gate. Salem lies about 55 km ahead on a good highway. Ask the hotel for a table near the window, away from the kitchen heat.
Tea in Salem
Salem gives the family a tea break of fifteen minutes before the last leg. The city has over 75,000 handlooms and its silk and fabric carry Geographical Indication tags, so cloth shopping is good. Mangoes are sold everywhere in season. Kolli Hills is about 75 km from here by the Rasipuram road. Keep children's snacks light from here, as the ghat comes later. The driver checks the brakes and tyres here before the hills.
Drive on
The tempo traveller passes Rasipuram, about 240 km from Mysore. Long distance buses that skip the town stop at the Andagalur gate on the highway, so the main road stays fairly clear. Rasipuram is known for its ghee, sago and silk sarees. The Nithya Sumangali Mariamman festival in the Tamil month of Aippasi, October to November, makes the town busy. About 45 km remain to the top. Wake anyone sleeping; the views start soon.
Drop at the stay
The tempo traveller reaches the plateau about seven hours after pickup and drops the family at the stay. The hills stand at about 1,300 m on the Eastern Ghats, with coffee estates and orchards between the villages. Buses from the plains run only as far as the main temple, so plan local trips with the van. Black pepper and spices from the hills are good to buy. Unload the bags first, then settle the room keys.
Need a Mysore to Kolli Hills tempo traveller for a family weekend in the hills? It takes 9 to 20 people and handles the hairpins well. The driver collects you from home, a Mysuru hotel or Mandakalli airport. Tejas Tours & Travels has kept tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Kolli Hills and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kolli Hills via Kollegal, Mettur and Salem | About 285 km | About 570 km | About 7 hr with stops |
The round trip is close to 570 km, so we bill two days at 600 km. AC and non-AC available. For Kolli Hills, diesel and our driver are in the km rate. On top: driver allowance from ₹600 a day, plus tolls, parking, permits and GST at actuals. Staying two nights adds a day.
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, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
9 people with bags: 9 seater tempo traveller. For up to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. Between 13 and 14: 14 seater tempo traveller. 17 to 20 people: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Want softer seats for the bends? See the Mysore to Kolli Hills Force Urbania. Only five of you? The Mysore to Kolli Hills cab. Bigger family: mini bus on rent 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
By road Kolli Hills lies about 285 km from Mysore, close to 570 km there and back. The tempo traveller takes Kollegal and Hanur, crosses the forest to Mettur, then Salem and Rasipuram, and climbs the ghat. Plan about seven hours to reach the top with a family.
They are slow and steady. A light meal before Karavalli and an open window help.
Yes, ask us. One way is ₹2 more per km than a return, with the km fixed in the written quote.
The 14 seater gives spare space. All sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Not included. Two days, 600 km in a 12 seater comes to ₹15,600 at ₹24/km, plus ₹1,000 for the driver. Tolls, Tamil Nadu entry tax, parking and GST at actual.
Only if we drive late into the night is a night allowance added. You see it in the quote first. Rate card figure: ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
September to February is the most pleasant, with green hills after the rains and cool evenings. The plains you cross between Mettur and Rasipuram are very hot from March to May. During heavy rain the drive is slower. We plan the forest crossing near the border for daylight in every season.
One medium bag per person goes in the back of the tempo traveller, with space for a cool box. Soft bags are easiest to carry into hill stays. Keep jackets, medicines and snacks in a small bag near the seats. If you plan to buy pepper or spices at the top, leave a little room for the return.
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