Mysore to Nagarhole Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Nagarhole Safari
The tempo traveller waits close by. Go early; the morning safari sees the most animals.
Kabini Backwaters
The van parks near the entry. Boat safaris and sunset on the reservoir, by the Kabini road.
Iruppu Falls
Easy in a tempo traveller. About 50 km past Nagarhole, in south Kodagu.
Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe
Easy in a tempo traveller. Good on the return day, before Mysore.
Distance
95 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2 hr
Via Bilikere, Hanagodu and Veeranahosahalli
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
45 km
60 km
85 km
95 km
Family pickup
The tempo traveller arrives at 6 am, because Nagarhole's forest roads open at 6 and the cool morning is the best time to be there. Children can sleep a little more in the van. From the ring road we join the Hunsur road at Hinkal, where Mysore's first flyover opened in 2018, and the city is behind us in minutes. Nagarhole is about 95 km away, roughly two hours with a breakfast halt. Pack caps, water bottles and snacks for the day.
Optional tea
Bilikere comes up roughly 25 km from the city, and the landmark is a huge overhead sign where SH 57 peels off towards KR Nagar and Hassan. Our van stays on the Hunsur road. Early tea stalls cater to lorry drivers here, so a ten minute stop for a drink or a restroom is possible if the children are restless. Otherwise we press on, since the family breakfast is planned in Hunsur, about 20 km further west.
Family breakfast
Hunsur is the family's breakfast stop, and it is also the last town with fuel pumps and proper restaurants before the forest. Plates of idli and dosa come out quickly, and twenty five minutes allows the restroom queue too. Around 12 km from town is Gurupura, where the Rabgayling Tibetan settlement has three monasteries founded in 1971, a peaceful idea for another day. While the van is fuelled, children can look at the river weir close to the road.
Water and biscuits
The van passes through Hanagodu, a riverside village where a weir crosses the Lakshmana Tirtha, about 15 km after Hunsur. Usually there is no halt, but if water bottles are running low, the little shops here are the last chance to buy water, biscuits or tea; inside the forest nothing is on sale. From the village the road runs about 25 km more to the park gate at Veeranahosahalli, so this is a good moment to hand out caps.
Forest gate
Veeranahosahalli is the entry point to Nagarhole from the Hunsur side. Past the barrier, the rule is simple: no vehicle may stop, and nobody may step out, so children must watch from the windows. Elephants, gaur and spotted deer are often seen close to the road, and quiet passengers see more. The driver does the paperwork at the check post while the family stays seated. Keep cameras ready, but keep hands and heads inside.
Forest reception
After about two hours on the road the van reaches the forest reception. No restaurant operates inside the park, so pack sandwiches and fruit or eat at one of the forest lodges. Camping is not allowed anywhere in Nagarhole, and every wrapper must leave with you. If the family stays at a lodge between November and January, bring warm clothes, because the nights drop to around 12 C. The driver plans the exit well before the evening closing.
Want a Mysore to Nagarhole tempo traveller for a family of 12 and the morning safari? Leave early and you can be at the reception before the first safari queue. Pickup anywhere in Mysuru: hotels near Mysore Palace or Mysore railway station. We have run tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Nagarhole and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Nagarhole via Bilikere, Hanagodu and Veeranahosahalli | About 95 km | About 190 km | About 2 hr with stops |
A same day Mysore to Nagarhole trip runs to about 190 km; the bill is for 300 km, the one day minimum. Fuel and the driver are included; pick AC or non-AC. Add allowance for the driver (₹600 to ₹700 per day), tolls, parking, permit fees and GST. One way trips on request. For example, the 12 seater at ₹24/km comes to ₹7,800.
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 Nagarhole 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. Eight or nine going to Nagarhole? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Travelling with elders? The Mysore to Nagarhole Force Urbania rides softer. Over 17 for Nagarhole? Take the Mysore to Nagarhole mini bus. Each size and rate is on 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
One way to Nagarhole is close to 95 km, so the round trip is roughly 190 km. Our van passes Bilikere and Hunsur, then Hanagodu, before reaching the forest check post at Veeranahosahalli. A family with a breakfast break needs about 2 hours.
Sure. A written one way quote follows once you send the date.
If the driver drives after 10 pm, a night allowance is added. The amount is in your quote. The night bata is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
Nagarhole: up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. The full size list is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
They are extra. Tolls, parking and any state permit are billed as paid, plus GST.
Leave at 6 am for the morning slot, or after lunch for the afternoon one.
The forest is green and beautiful, but from July to October the monsoon can stop safaris, and the forest roads are wet and slow. If you go then, have a backup plan for the day. March and April give the best sightings, and November to February is the most pleasant weather for a family.
Dull coloured clothes, caps and closed shoes, with a sweater for early mornings in winter, when nights drop to about 12 C. Carry water and snacks, because there are no shops inside the park, and bring a bag for all wrappers; plastic must not be thrown in the forest. Binoculars make the drive more fun.
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