Mysore to Mandalpatti Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Abbey Falls
The van parks near the entry. Stop along the way down from Mandalpatti.
Raja's Seat
The tempo traveller waits close by. Garden viewpoint over the valley.
Madikeri Fort
The van parks near the entry. See it while the jeep is being arranged.
Distance
145 km
From Mysore
Time
About 3 hr
Via Hunsur, Kushalnagar and Madikeri
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
45 km
80 km
90 km
120 km
145 km
Group pickup
The tempo traveller gathers nine to twenty people from one or two meeting points, perhaps a home in Kuvempunagar and a hotel near the palace. Bags are light on a Mandalpatti day trip, so loading is quick. The van skirts the city on the ring road, which loops some 41.5 km around Mysore, and takes the Hunsur road west. About three hours of road and halts lie ahead before the jeep point above Madikeri.
Breakfast
The van stops for breakfast at Hunsur, 45 km from Mysore. Low cost hotels feed a group of twelve or fifteen in about twenty minutes. Hunsur sits close to 800 m up, beside the Lakshmana Tirtha. From the junction here, SH 86 runs south towards HD Kote and the Kabini side, and SH 90 to Anechowkur, but the tempo traveller keeps to NH275. Bylakuppe is about 35 km ahead. Restrooms here are clean enough for a quick stop, and the next proper break is Madikeri.
Drive through
Bylakuppe, about 80 km out, is passed on the main road. Tibetan refugees built this settlement after 1959, and Namdroling, its Golden Temple, is said to be the largest Nyingma monastery outside Tibet, home to about 3,000 monks. A van group with time can stop on the return, when the prayers at about 1 pm are long over and the hall is calmer. Kushalnagar is about 10 km on. Prayer flags along the road tell you when the camps begin.
Drive on
Kushalnagar comes about 90 km from Mysore, and the tempo traveller carries on through it. The town has no railway; Mysore and KR Nagar are its nearest stations, so road traffic is heavy, and the NH275 widening adds to it. For dinner on the way home, its eateries cook Kerala style fish and meat as well as vegetarian food. Madikeri is about 30 km away, uphill. Keep cameras ready, as the hills appear soon after the town.
Tea and restroom
Madikeri, about 120 km from Mysore, is the van's last stop before the ridge. Use the restrooms here, as there are none at the top. Mandalpatti lies 30 to 35 km beyond, and most groups hire local jeeps for the final stretch. Kodagu shops in town sell Kodava jewellery and traditional dress. In January the mornings drop to about 11 C, so jackets should come out of the bags now.
Jeep point
The tempo traveller reaches the jeep point about three hours after Mysore. From here jeeps take the group up the last rough track; the van waits below with the luggage. On a clear morning the view from the top runs over hill after hill of the Western Ghats, but clouds can come in quickly. There is no food on top, so carry water and something to eat. The driver keeps the van's heater or AC to your liking for the cold ride home.
Need a Mysore to Mandalpatti tempo traveller for 12 people chasing sunrise in Coorg (Kodagu)? Start early: the hills are clearest before the mist comes in. We have run tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. The driver meets you at the hotels around the palace or the KSRTC city bus stand, in Mysuru city.
Route | One way | Mandalpatti and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Mandalpatti via Hunsur, Kushalnagar and Madikeri | About 145 km | About 290 km | About 3 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Mandalpatti day trip means about 290 km on the road, charged as 300 km for the day. Mandalpatti in the 12 seater at ₹24/km is ₹7,800. The rate has fuel and driver in it; AC or non-AC is up to you. Extra: ₹600 to ₹700 a day to the driver, plus tolls, parking fees, permits and GST. One way trips on request.
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 and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
A family of 12 going to Mandalpatti fits the 12 seater tempo traveller. One more person, the 13 seater tempo traveller. Bigger family or friends, up to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Just 8 or 9 for Mandalpatti? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Same group to Mandalpatti, more comfort? See the Mysore to Mandalpatti Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Mandalpatti mini bus. More from Mysore: tempo traveller 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
The Mysore to Mandalpatti distance is about 145 km one way, about 290 km there and back. The tempo traveller runs on NH275 through Hunsur, Bylakuppe and Kushalnagar to Madikeri, then up the hill road to the jeep point. With breakfast and a tea halt, the van takes about three hours.
Up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. Sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Yes, for Mandalpatti, past 10 pm a night allowance is added. Plan the start time and it rarely comes up. Per night it is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
By 5:30 am. You reach Madikeri for breakfast and the top before the mist.
Yes, that works. Tell us the date and where to pick up; the quote comes in writing.
They are extra. Tolls, parking, permits and GST go on the bill at cost.
Cold at dawn, pleasant by noon. Madikeri, below the ridge, drops to about 11 C on January mornings, and the open grassland at Mandalpatti feels colder in the wind. From November to February carry jackets, caps and a shawl for elders. Winter mornings are often clear, which is when the views are best.
We prefer the van to leave Madikeri by about 4 pm. In the dark, Kodagu's unpainted humps, heavy goods lorries and animals crossing from the estates all slow the drive. With roughly three hours home, a daylight start puts the group in Mysore by evening.
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