Mysore to Mudumalai Tempo Traveller for 9 to 17 People
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Theppakadu Elephant Camp
Elephant bath and feeding; children love it.
Mudumalai Safari
Forest safari for the family.
Masinagudi
About 10 km; the Moyar river and lodges.
Gopalaswamy Betta
Hill temple with views, near Gundlupet.
Distance
95 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2 hr
Via Nanjangud, Gundlupet and Bandipur
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
Group pickup
The tempo traveller leaves at 5:30 am from one pickup point in Mysuru, maybe a family home in Vijayanagar or the railway station, for a group of 9 to 17. Grab a coffee before you go; Mysore breakfasts like akki rotti and uppittu come later on the road. The van heads out on the Nanjangud road, NH 766, and keeps to the outer roads, away from the city centre. From the city the run to Theppakadu is 95 km, two hours or so once tea and breakfast are counted.
Tea and darshan
After 25 km, Nanjangud makes a short tea halt. Next to the big Shiva temple is a smaller Parashurama shrine, where the Kapila and Kaundinya rivers meet; it takes only a few minutes to see. The temple opens at about 6 am, so an early group can fit in a quick darshan. Fifteen minutes, then the van rolls on. Breakfast is at Gundlupet, 35 km south, the last full town before the forest begins.
Breakfast and fuel
Sixty km down the road, Gundlupet stands roughly 816 m up, where the rain clouds rarely reach, so the morning sky is usually clear. Everyone eats at the town's simple roadside places while the tank is filled. Choices are simple, so do not expect a long menu. Twenty five minutes is enough for a van of twelve. From here the forest takes over; the next town with full shops is past the border, so buy water and fruit for the drive.
Through the reserve
The tempo traveller crosses Bandipur, 80 km from Mysore, on NH 181. Birders count over 200 species in this park, and peafowl are among the easiest to spot from a window. Nobody gets off here; the rules forbid halts on this road and offenders have paid fines. Keep voices low and windows half open for the sounds. In about 15 km the road enters Mudumalai, the Tamil Nadu side of the same forest.
Theppakadu drop
About two hours after Mysore, the van pulls in at Theppakadu, inside Mudumalai, where the reception centre sells tickets for the park. The reception is the meeting point for the day, so note its location. Any offer of a jungle drive after dark breaks the law, and range officers have been fining such operators for years, so keep animal watching to daylight. The van parks near the reception. If the group stays in Masinagudi, the drop is only a few km further on.
Family of 12 booking a Mysore to Mudumalai tempo traveller for a safari day? Our van reaches Theppakadu early and waits while you take the forest ride. Get a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Mudumalai and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Mudumalai via Nanjangud, Gundlupet and Bandipur | About 95 km | About 190 km | About 2 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Mudumalai day trip is billed at 300 km, our one day minimum, as the drive both ways is about 190 km. A Mysore to Mudumalai day trip is billed as one day. One way on request. Driver allowance is ₹600 to ₹700 a day depending on the size; tolls, parking, permits and GST are at actual. Mudumalai: AC and non-AC available; most families take AC for this road. For Mudumalai, the rate includes fuel, driver and 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, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
For up to 9 with bags: 9 seater tempo traveller. 10 to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 16 people: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
More legroom for elders going to Mudumalai? Order the Mysore to Mudumalai Force Urbania. Mudumalai group grew past 17? Take the Mysore to Mudumalai mini bus. Mudumalai, plus Mysore city days in the van? See tempo traveller hire 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
Theppakadu, the gateway to Mudumalai, is roughly 95 km from Mysore, and the round trip comes to about 190 km. Allow two hours in the van with tea at Nanjangud and breakfast at Gundlupet. The road follows NH 766 to Gundlupet, then NH 181 through the Bandipur forest into Tamil Nadu. Bandipur shuts its highway every night.
Sure. Ask for a one way quote with your date, and we send it in writing.
Not included. Tolls, parking, permits and GST go on the bill at cost.
The driver gets a night allowance when the drive goes late into the night. That comes to ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
Yes. Keep children seated and quiet. The forest bus is safe for families.
For Mudumalai, the 12 seater leaves one seat for bags. Each size and rate is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Mudumalai lies in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, where the Madras High Court has required an e-pass for tourist vehicles, with daily caps on busy summer months in 2025. The rules change from season to season, so we check the current position before your date and arrange the pass for the tempo traveller if it is needed. Carry ID for every adult.
For one or two nights, a medium bag per person plus a day bag fits behind the last row of the tempo traveller. Keep jackets handy, because December and January mornings are cool in the forest. Cameras, binoculars and water go in the day bags. If the group has elders with wheelchairs or folding chairs, tell us, and we keep space for them.
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