Mysore to Kundapura Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Kodi Beach
A quiet beach near town; the van parks at the beach road. Best in the evening.
Maravanthe Beach
A famous highway beach; the van stops at the marked parking only.
Kollur Mookambika Temple
Inland temple; plan half a day for the drive and darshan.
Distance
345 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Madikeri, Mangalore and Udupi
Starting from
₹ 23400
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹23,198 ₹27,986
+ ₹4086 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹33,100
+ ₹5832 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
45 km
120 km
170 km
200 km
255 km
310 km
345 km
Group pickup
The tempo traveller meets the group at one place in Mysuru at 5 am, as Kundapura is about 345 km away and the coast road is slow after Mangalore. Bags go behind the last row. Mysore Junction is a handy pickup point if some members arrive by train. The van takes the outer ring road to the Hunsur road without crossing the city. Kannada is spoken everywhere on this road, then Tulu and Konkani near the coast, so the driver handles the directions.
Tea halt
Hunsur, about 45 km from Mysore, is the van's first tea halt, fifteen minutes. The town has simple hotels and the Nagarhole forest office, since the park's side gates are reached from here. Tibetan settlements are close too: Rabgayling at Gurupura, set up in 1971, is about 12 km away. The van stays on NH275 for Periyapatna and Kushalnagar. The air gets cooler as the road climbs towards Kodagu, so keep a light jacket handy for the morning.
Breakfast halt
At Madikeri, about 120 km out, the group has breakfast; plan thirty minutes. The town is the headquarters of Kodagu, founded in 1681 by Mudduraja, a Haleri ruler, and the fort at its centre was later rebuilt in stone under Tipu Sultan. Akki otti, a rice flatbread, and noolputtu, rice noodles, are Kodava breakfast items. In January mornings drop to about 11 C. The van then starts the long descent of the Sampaje ghat towards the coast.
Tea after the ghat
Sullia, about 170 km from Mysore, is the van's tea stop after the ghat. Tulu, Kannada and Are Bhashe are spoken here, and the bus stands sit close together in the centre. The Mallikarjuna temple at Thodikana in this taluk serves a free midday meal, and visitors feed rice to the fish in its tank. Sampaje, the border village, is about 20 km back up the ghat, where heavy vehicles are checked during the monsoon. Puttur is about 30 km on.
Short stop
Puttur, roughly 200 km out, is a busy bus hub of Dakshina Kannada, and the van stops just ten minutes. The town's name is said to come from the Tulu words for pearl and town, from a legend about pearls in the temple tank. Bendru Theertha, a warm natural spring, is about 15 km away and busy on Teertha Amavasya in early September. Patrode, the colocasia leaf roll, is a local dish to try at lunch. Mangalore is about 50 km on.
Lunch halt
Mangalore, about 255 km from Mysore, is the group's lunch stop, forty five minutes. Udupi style vegetarian hotels serve full meals, and the city also has its famous fish and chicken ghee roast for those who eat non vegetarian. Mangalore airport at Bajpe is about 13 to 15 km from the centre if anyone flies out. The van takes NH66 north from here, past Kaup, about 40 km, towards Udupi. December to February days stay below 34 C, the most comfortable time.
Tea in Udupi
Udupi comes at about 310 km and the group gets a fifteen minute tea break, or an hour for the Krishna Matha if you planned darshan. The temple town has a temple kitchen famous for its food, and Udupi cuisine grew from it. Malpe harbour, for boats to St Mary's Islands, is about 5 km away. Manipal, the university area, is part of the city. Kundapura is about 37 km north on NH66, the last leg of the day.
Arrival
The van reaches Kundapura about seven and a half hours after Mysore, around 345 km, and drops the group at the hotel. Seafood is what this town does best, and for breakfast the hotels serve neer dosa, goli baje and Mangalore buns. NH66 carries on to Bhatkal and Murudeshwar if the group's plan goes further up the coast. In the monsoon months the rain here is very heavy, so keep umbrellas in the van. Parking a van near most hotels is easy.
Travelling to Kundapura with 9 to 20 family members or friends? A Mysore to Kundapura tempo traveller keeps everyone together for the 345 km run through Madikeri, Mangalore and Udupi. Hire a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore from Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Kundapura and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kundapura via Madikeri, Mangalore and Udupi | About 345 km | About 690 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
The meter for Kundapura reads about 690 km there and back, so the van is charged for 3 days, 900 km. Diesel and the driver come with the rate, while the driver allowance per day and tolls, parking, permits and GST are added at actual. Pick AC or non AC; the rate follows the van you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹30 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | |
₹32 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 |
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, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
For ten with luggage, book the 12 seater tempo traveller. Fifteen: 16 seater tempo traveller. Small family: 9 seater tempo traveller.
Kundapura with a bigger or smaller group? See the Mysore to Kundapura Mini Bus or the Mysore to Kundapura 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
The road distance is about 345 km each way, close to 690 km in total, through Coorg, the Sampaje ghat and the coast by Mangalore and Udupi. A tempo traveller takes about seven and a half hours, with breakfast in Madikeri and lunch in Mangalore.
At 900 km for 3 days: 12 seater ₹23,400 (₹24/km). On top come ₹600 a day for the driver, tolls and GST.
The 17 seater, with bags behind the last row. Sizes and rates are on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
It can be booked. Add ₹2 a km to the round trip rate, and we confirm the km and the total in writing before the trip.
Yes. Both are close to Kundapura; local km are counted in the billed km.
Yes. It is the usual road from Madikeri to the coast, and the driver takes it slowly.
October to February is the most comfortable, with dry roads and pleasant evenings by the sea. From June to September the coast gets over 4,000 mm of rain and the ghat is slower. March to May is hot, close to 38 C, so plan beaches for early mornings.
A 17 seater carries 15 travellers with a medium suitcase each stacked behind the back row. On a coast trip people also carry wet towels and beach bags, so keep those in a separate plastic bag near the door. With extra luggage for a longer stay, choose the 20 seater or leave two seats empty.
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