Mysore to Masinagudi Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Mudumalai Forest Safari
Book the forest department safari at Theppakadu. Morning rounds are best.
Moyar River
A short stop by the river near Masinagudi.
Kalhatti Ghat
Steep ghat up to Ooty. Ask before planning it in a van.
Ooty
About 30 km via Kalhatti. Usually planned on a separate day.
Distance
100 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2 hr
Via Nanjangud, Bandipur and Theppakadu
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
25 km
60 km
80 km
95 km
100 km
Group pickup
Half past six, a single pickup point in Mysuru, maybe the bus stand or an uncle's house in Saraswathipuram, and the van with 9 to 20 seats is ready, bags stacked behind. In the Dasara fortnight, which falls in September or October, festival crowds and police diversions slow every road out of town, so we leave earlier still. Otherwise the van goes south on the Nanjangud road. Masinagudi is 100 km away, about two hours with stops.
Breakfast halt
After 25 km the van reaches Nanjangud for breakfast. If the fruit stalls have rasabale, buy a few; it is the small GI tagged banana of this area, now grown by only a handful of farmers. The group can have idli or dosa at the eateries near the main road while the driver waits by the van. Twenty five minutes covers it for a family group. Gundlupet is next, 35 km south, with fuel before the forest.
Fuel and tea
Gundlupet is 60 km from Mysore. Come in the monsoon months and the farms beside the Bandipur road are a sheet of sunflowers and marigolds; growers will usually let a family walk in for pictures in return for a token payment, but plucking is frowned on. Ten minutes for fuel and tea is usual; add fifteen in flower season. This is the last town before the forest, so everyone should fill water bottles and use the restroom.
Through Bandipur
On NH 181 the tempo traveller enters Bandipur, one of the earliest parks chosen for Project Tiger in 1973 and later folded into the wider Nilgiri biosphere. Animals are often near the road, but the van does not halt anywhere in the forest, and the group stays seated. Fines and seizures have been reported for vehicles that stop. Children can count the deer and peafowl. About 15 km on, at the Tamil Nadu border, the forest becomes Mudumalai.
Elephant feeding
At Theppakadu, 95 km out, a footpath from the ticket office leads to the elephant camp run by the forest staff. Mealtimes for the elephants come once in the morning, near half past eight, and again late in the afternoon, near half past five, and children love to watch the rations being handed out. Half an hour is ample if the timing works. From Theppakadu, the road to Masinagudi branches off the highway, and the village is about 5 km on.
Arrival in Masinagudi
Masinagudi is reached roughly two and a half hours after the pickup, stops included. Resorts are scattered across the outer belt of the reserve around the village, and we unload the family and its bags right at the gate. In July 2026 local shops and safari jeeps shut for some days in protest at new tourism curbs, so rules and services can change. We check the position before your trip. The van parks at the resort until the return.
Is a Mysore to Masinagudi tempo traveller right for your family of 12 and a weekend at a jungle resort? Our van picks you up at home or at Mysuru railway station and takes you through Bandipur when the animals are out. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Route | One way | Masinagudi and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Masinagudi via Nanjangud, Bandipur and Theppakadu | About 100 km | About 200 km | About 2 hr with stops |
A visit and back is about 200 km, inside one 300 km day. The per km rate includes fuel and our driver; the allowance for the driver is charged per day. Tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu permit and GST are added at actual cost. AC or non-AC, as you book. With one night at a resort, the Mysore to Masinagudi trip is two days, 600 km.
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, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
9 people: 9 seater tempo traveller. 12 or fewer: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 16 people: 16 seater tempo traveller.
Elders who want a smoother van can take the Mysore to Masinagudi Force Urbania. Five or six of you? The Mysore to Masinagudi cab is enough.
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
It is about 100 km from Mysore to Masinagudi, about 200 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller follows NH 766 via Nanjangud to Gundlupet, then NH 181 through Bandipur to Theppakadu, and takes the short side road to the village. With breakfast and an elephant camp halt, plan on about two hours of driving, a little more with stops.
The 13 or 16 seater. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Only on the driver's advice. The Gudalur road is the usual route for vans.
The forest road closes at 9 pm, so we leave in time. Only night driving adds a night allowance. For the tempo traveller: ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
No. Tolls, parking, GST and the Tamil Nadu permit are added.
Yes. A written one way quote follows once you send the date.
Usually, but the area has seen changes. In July 2026 shops and safari jeeps shut for some days in protest against new tourism curbs, and more check posts were proposed on the roads to Moyar, Singara and Bokkapuram. Jeep safaris now run only in forest registered jeeps from about 6 am to 5:30 pm. We confirm the current position before your trip.
No. Night jungle drives are illegal in this area, and forest officers have fined operators since 2016. Anyone who offers one is breaking the rules, and the group could be caught up in it. Book safaris in daylight, through registered jeeps, and spend the evening at the resort. The tempo traveller does not run forest drives after dark.
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