Mysore to Mahabalipuram Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Shore Temple
Temple by the waves; morning visit.
Arjuna's Penance
Huge rock carving.
Krishna's Butter Ball
Balanced boulder; children try to push it.
Tiger Cave, Saluvankuppam
Rock shrine by the beach.
DakshinaChitra
Village museum with crafts.
Distance
480 km
From Mysore
Time
About 10 to 10.5 hr
Via Hosur, Vellore and Kanchipuram
Starting from
₹ 31200
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
85 km
175 km
225 km
345 km
415 km
480 km
Gate pickup
The van is at your gate at five, and children can sleep in the back until breakfast. Pack one small bag for the night in Vellore, so the big suitcases stay closed until the beach. If the trip ends on a Sunday or a public holiday, aim to be back in Mysore by seven in the evening, when the palace is lit up with nearly a hundred thousand bulbs for under an hour. Breakfast comes at Channapatna, about 85 km out.
Breakfast and toys
Channapatna, about 85 km from Mysore on the Kanva river, is the breakfast halt. Its lacquer toys are safe for small children, coloured with plant dyes, and some workshops show how a toy is turned and polished. Shops are on the old highway, so the van leaves the expressway at the exit. Twenty five minutes covers breakfast and one shop. The Aprameya Swamy temple at Doddamallur, with its crawling Krishna, is a few minutes away if the family likes.
Into Tamil Nadu
Crossing into Tamil Nadu happens just before Hosur, about 175 km into the trip, and the van halts while the road tax is paid at the border post. Use the fifteen minutes for tea and the restroom. Hosur stands at about 880 m, and its farms send tomatoes, beans and mangoes to the city, so fruit carts wait by the road. Families who like forests can note the Aiyur eco park, set in reserve forest over 1,000 m high beyond Denkanikottai, for some other holiday.
Fruit stop
In the mango belt around Krishnagiri, about 225 km out, a ten minute fruit stop keeps the children happy. On the drive home the dam with its boat house and play park, a short way from the bus stand, could fill an hour. Today the van swings off NH44 onto NH48, the road that leads to Vellore, Kanchipuram and in the end the sea. Expect lane works on the approach, since this part of the highway is getting two more lanes.
Lunch and the night
Day one ends at Vellore, around 345 km from home, with lunch first and a hotel for the night. Pick a family hotel near the fort; its wide moat and twin rings of wall make an easy walk once the sun drops. The museum inside is open only in the morning and mid afternoon. Heat in summer is severe, so stay indoors until about five. Vellore biryani or simple rice meals for dinner, and an unhurried start the next day for the short hop onward.
Temple town
Kanchipuram, about 415 km from Mysore, comes up mid morning on day two. Breakfast of idli soaked in sambar is the local habit if you left Vellore early. The Kailasanathar temple, built by the Pallavas, is among the oldest standing Hindu temples, quiet and good for children who like old stone. Silk sarees with a GI tag are sold near the temples. An hour here, then about 65 km to the coast.
At the coast
Two days and roughly nine and a half hours at the wheel bring the family to Mahabalipuram, a seaside town on the East Coast Road. The van pulls into the resort and the bags come off. Waves here hide sudden drops, so children paddle only with a grown up holding a hand. In the evening most visitors choose a fish at the beach stalls and have it grilled. Monument tickets are sold until half past five, so keep the sightseeing for the morning.
Looking for a Mysore to Mahabalipuram tempo traveller for a family trip to the sea temples? The van picks you up at home or at Mysuru Junction, stops at Vellore for the night and reaches the coast on day two. Get a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Route | One way | Mahabalipuram and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Mahabalipuram via Hosur, Vellore and Kanchipuram | About 480 km | About 960 km | About 10 to 10.5 hr with stops |
About 960 km in all, billed as 4 days, 1,200 km. You can have it with or without AC. Tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu entry permit and GST come on top. For the van, the km rate pays for fuel and driver, and the driver's allowance is a separate daily charge.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
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, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
9 people: 9 seater tempo traveller. Up to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. At most 16: 16 seater tempo traveller.
Elders on board? The Mysore to Mahabalipuram Force Urbania. Five people? The Mysore to Mahabalipuram 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
Mahabalipuram is about 480 km from Mysore, about 960 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller runs on the expressway past Channapatna, takes NICE Road and Hosur Road, NH44 to Krishnagiri, NH48 to Vellore and Kanchipuram, and then the coast road. Plan on about nine and a half hours by tempo traveller, split with a night at Vellore.
Yes, it is about 95 km down the coast road.
Yes, with parking, the permit and GST.
Yes, quoted when you ask. Tell us the date and where to pick up; the quote comes in writing.
The 16 seater. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Driving late at night means a night allowance for the driver. The quote lists it. Our card says ₹600 to ₹700, by size per night.
October and November bring heavy rain to the Tamil Nadu coast, and the sea at Mahabalipuram turns rough. The highway stays open, but beach time is short and town roads can flood. December to February is the best season for a family. Check the cyclone alerts before travelling in November.
Each day is broken into short stretches with halts at Channapatna, Hosur, Vellore and Kanchipuram. Pack snacks, water, a change of clothes and sun caps. The night at Vellore means a proper bed, and the second day is only about three hours to the beach.
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