Mysore to Kottiyoor Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 Pilgrims
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Akkare Kottiyoor
Opens only in the Vysakha festival. The van drops near the point the police allow; plan about three hours.
Palchuram Ghat Viewpoints
Views over the sanctuary forest on the way down. The van pulls over only at the wider bends.
Thirunelli Temple
A detour from the Mananthavady side, good for the return day if you leave Kottiyoor early.
Distance
140 km
From Mysore
Time
About 4 hr
Via HD Kote and Mananthavady
Starting from
₹ 7800
Same-day return, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹8,066 ₹9,662
+ ₹1362 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹11,500
+ ₹1944 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
55 km
105 km
125 km
140 km
Group pickup
We fix one or two meeting points for the van anywhere in Mysuru, say a member's house, Mysore Junction, the suburban bus stand or even Mysore airport at Mandakalli. Pilgrims travelling during Dasara, in September or October, meet diversions on every exit road, so we add half an hour. The van leaves by the HD Kote road, heading south west. We suggest 5:30 am, so the forest is crossed early and the group reaches the river before the midday rush. Bags ride behind the last row and pooja items stay at the seats.
Tea for the group
About 55 km from Mysore, HD Kote is the taluk town just before the forest, and a twenty minute tea halt keeps the group fresh for the Bavali stretch. Four reservoirs lie in this taluk, Kabini, Nugu, Hebbal and Taraka, which explains the green fields even though farming here is mostly rain fed. The van can pull in on the main road for a short break. From the Handpost junction the Kerala road branches off, and vehicles may use the forest road only between 6 am and 6 pm, so nobody should wander far.
Breakfast halt
Mananthavady, around 105 km out, is the place for a proper breakfast before the hills, so give it thirty minutes and pick a hotel where the whole van can sit together. The town stands at about 760 m, roughly 30 km north of Kalpetta, with the Kabini running past its edge. Valliyoorkavu temple is close to town if the group wants one more darshan on the way back. From here the Thalassery road climbs west for about 20 km to Boys Town, so anyone who feels sick on bends should eat lightly.
Ghat top pause
At Boys Town, about 125 km from Mysore, the road reaches the Palchuram pass at about 910 m and the descent begins. A ten minute pause lets everyone stretch before the hairpins start. The tempo traveller goes down slowly in a low gear, because these bends are hard on brakes, and a long route bus once lost its brakes right here. Kerala buses run this road between Iritty and Mananthavady, so the driver keeps strictly to his side on each turn. Heavy rain has brought landslides here, so the road is checked on the evening before.
Drop near the river
The van reaches Kottiyoor about four hours after leaving Mysore, having covered roughly 140 km. In the festival the approach roads fill with pilgrims, so the van stops wherever the police permit and everyone agrees on one meeting spot for the return. Each person should carry a towel and dry clothes in a small bag. Rooms for a group are easier to find around Iritty, about 20 km away. Thalassery railway station is about 55 km off, useful if one member has to leave early by train.
Going to Kottiyoor with 9 to 20 people from the same temple or family? A Mysore to Kottiyoor tempo traveller keeps everyone in one van for the 140 km run over the Palchuram ghat. Hire a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore from Tejas Tours & Travels and fix one pickup point for all.
Route | One way | Kottiyoor and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kottiyoor via HD Kote and Mananthavady | About 140 km | About 280 km | About 4 hr with stops |
Kottiyoor and back comes to roughly 280 km; with the daily minimum of 300 km that is 1 day and 300 km. Fuel and driver are part of every km; allowance per day, toll and parking receipts, permits and GST are charged separately. Every size comes in AC and non AC.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹9,000 | ₹18,000 | |
₹24 | ₹7,800 | ₹15,600 | |
₹24 | ₹7,800 | ₹15,600 | |
₹30 | ₹9,600 | ₹19,200 | |
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
Seven or eight people: 9 seater tempo traveller. Ten to twelve: 12 seater tempo traveller. Up to seventeen: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Other sizes for the same road: the Mysore to Kottiyoor Mini Bus, and the Mysore to Kottiyoor Cab.
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
One way it is about 140 km, about 280 km for the round trip, by HD Kote, Mananthavady and Boys Town. A tempo traveller needs about 4 hours including tea at HD Kote and breakfast at Mananthavady, plus the slow descent of the Palchuram ghat. The Bavali forest road is open only in daylight, so plan both crossings between 6 am and 6 pm.
A same day return billed at 300 km is ₹7,800 at ₹24/km, plus ₹600 a day for the driver. With a night stop, 2 days and 600 km come to ₹14,400. Tolls, the Kerala permit and GST are extra.
Yes. The road is narrow and steep, so the driver uses a low gear and takes it slowly. A tempo traveller is a good size for it.
The 17 seater: everyone gets a seat and the bags fit behind the last row. Other sizes are listed on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Yes, one way works. The rate goes up by ₹2 a km, and the empty drive back to Mysore is already inside the price we quote.
Yes. He stays at the parking the police give, keeps an eye on the bags and answers the phone. Long queues are normal, and waiting is part of the day's hire.
The festival weeks fall in the monsoon, so expect wet roads from HD Kote onwards and slower driving on the Palchuram hairpins. Our driver does not rush the descent. Keep rain jackets and plastic covers for bags at the seats, and allow an extra hour on the day in case of slow traffic near the temple.
Not through the Bavali forest, which is closed at night. If the darshan runs late, the van takes the longer night detour via Kutta, Gonikoppal and Hunsur, about 30 km more, or the group stays at Iritty or Mananthavady and leaves at first light. Most groups prefer the overnight stay, since the ghat is easier in daylight.
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