Mysore to Nagarhole Bus Hire for Groups of 26 to 50
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Nagarhole Safari
Go early; the morning safari sees the most animals. Buses park at the main lot.
Kabini Backwaters
A different day: Kabini is reached by the HD Kote road. Buses park at the main lot.
Iruppu Falls
Big buses park a short walk away. Through the park to Kutta, then to the falls; a long day.
Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe
About 35 km from Hunsur; keep an hour. Big buses park a short walk away.
Distance
95 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2.5 hr
Via Bilikere, Hanagodu and Veeranahosahalli
Starting from
₹ 13900
Same-day return, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹19,042 ₹22,848
+ ₹3248 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹20,497 ₹24,609
+ ₹3509 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹15,250 ₹18,319
+ ₹2619 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹21,952 ₹26,371
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹22,000
+ ₹3780 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
25 km
45 km
60 km
85 km
95 km
One gate for the bus
A coach of forty cannot wait in the lanes around the palace, and the multi storey car park by the Town Hall is for cars, so we board the group at a hall or school ground on the western edge of the city, close to the Hunsur road. Everyone should be in by 6 am. The park lies about 95 km away, roughly two and a half hours with breakfast. Nagarhole's forest roads keep strict hours, so the day is planned around the clock.
Optional tea
Bilikere, about 25 km into the drive, marks the end of the four lane stretch, and the road from here to Hunsur is narrower. If the group needs a tea or restroom break, the bus halts on the highway shoulder, never in the cramped lanes of the village. Most coach groups skip this stop and wait for breakfast at Hunsur, about 20 km on. On the return, Gommatagiri, a hill with a Jain Bahubali statue, lies close by.
Breakfast and diesel
For the coach, Hunsur means breakfast and diesel, because the forest has no fuel pump. A highway hotel big enough for a coach party can feed forty people idli, vada and coffee in about thirty five minutes, toilets included. State highway SH 86 to HD Kote begins in this town, and the forest roads towards Nagarhole branch off nearby. The coordinator counts heads before the bus sets off for the forest.
Water stop
Hanagodu is a farming village on the Lakshmana Tirtha, where a weir holds back the river about 15 km past Hunsur. The bus keeps to the main road and moves on, unless the group needs drinking water, because the shops thin out from here and disappear entirely inside the forest. The coordinator can remind everyone to keep wrappers in a bag. Veeranahosahalli, the park gate, is about 25 km further on.
Forest gate
The check post at Veeranahosahalli records every vehicle that enters Nagarhole from the Hunsur side. The driver registers all forty names, the bus number and the head count, so the coordinator should have the list printed. Night traffic is not allowed through the park, which is why our timings are planned around the gate hours. Once inside, the bus does not halt anywhere, and no one gets down until the reception.
Forest reception
The bus reaches the Nagarhole forest reception about two and a half hours after leaving Mysore. There is no hotel or canteen inside the park, so forty people should carry packed food or book meals at a forest lodge. Nothing plastic and nothing that can start a fire may be thrown in the forest, and camping is not allowed. Summer afternoons reach about 32 C, so keep drinking water on the bus.
Planning Mysore to Nagarhole bus hire for a school or company group of 40 on a wildlife day? One bus keeps forty students on a single plan, with a teacher at the front. We have been doing bus on rent in Mysore since 2009. Start point in Mysuru can be your house in Mysore or the railway station.
Route | One way | Nagarhole and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Nagarhole via Bilikere, Hanagodu and Veeranahosahalli | About 95 km | About 190 km | About 2.5 hr with stops |
Your Mysore to Nagarhole day trip means about 190 km on the road, charged as 300 km for the day. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km each day. Fuel and driver come with the rate; AC and non-AC available. On top: ₹700 to ₹1,000 daily driver allowance, toll and parking slips at actuals, permits and GST. Need only a drop? Ask for a one way quote. Diesel and the driver are part of the bus rate per km, and the driver's allowance is charged by the day. A 33 seater at ₹44/km makes it ₹13,900.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹65 | ₹20,500 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 2 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹690 a person.
Pick the bus by head count. 29: 29 seater bus. 33: 33 seater bus. 40: 40 seater bus. 50: 50 seater bus. Big luggage for a long Nagarhole trip? Go one size up.
Smaller group, around 20? Look at the Mysore to Nagarhole mini bus. Just a family? The Mysore to Nagarhole tempo traveller. Other plans from Mysore: bus on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Ooty
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Ooty
5/5
Travelled to Wayanad
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Wayanad
5/5
For a coach the forest reception is roughly 95 km out, close to 190 km for the return. The bus runs by Bilikere and Hunsur, then Hanagodu, and registers at the Veeranahosahalli gate. Forty people with a breakfast halt should allow around 2.5 hours.
For Nagarhole, a group under 35 goes in the 33 or 35 seater, about 40, the 40 seater, 45 to 50 the 45, 49 or 50 seater. See the sizes on bus on rent in Mysore.
Yes, on request. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
They are extra. Tolls, parking and any state permit are billed as paid, plus GST.
Yes, to Nagarhole by day and at forest speed. Our bus cannot stop inside, and night driving is closed.
Late driving after 10 pm carries a night bata, listed on the quote before you book. The bus night bata is ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size.
It can change it. From July to October the monsoon can stop safaris, and forest roads are wet. The drive from Mysore is fine, but plan a backup for the day. March and April give the best sightings, and November to February the coolest weather.
Yes, at forest lodges booked well in advance; camping inside the park is not allowed. The bus must be off the forest roads between 6 pm and 6 am, so plan arrival at the stay before dark. The driver rests near the bus at the lodge.
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