Mysore to Palakkad Tempo Traveller for Families
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Palakkad Fort
The van moves easily in town; an hour. Old granite fort with a moat in the town.
Malampuzha Dam and Gardens
Good with kids; two hours. Dam garden with a ropeway, 10 km away.
Kalpathy Heritage Village
Keep forty minutes. Old agraharam streets by the river.
Distance
265 km
From Mysore
Time
About 6 to 6.5 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Coimbatore and Walayar
Starting from
₹ 15600
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,632 ₹18,824
+ ₹2724 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
140 km
210 km
250 km
265 km
Pickup for the family
Families can board at their own gate in any layout, at a palace side lodge, at Mysore Junction, at the suburban stand or at Mandakalli airport. Mysore's outer ring road meets the Nanjangud, T Narasipura, Bannur and Hunsur roads, so the van swings onto NH766 without touching the old city. Wheels roll at 6. Suitcases ride behind the last row and a snack bag stays with the front seat. Palakkad lies some 265 km south west by this road, a little about 6 to 6.5 hours of driving plus halts, and the forest and the ghat both fall in the first 6 to 6.5 hours, when the light is good.
Tea and restrooms
Chamarajanagar is 60 km out and the family's tea and restroom stop before the forest. The Chamarajeshwara temple, begun in 1825 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in memory of his father, is in the centre if elders want a few minutes. The tempo traveller checks fuel here. From this town the van follows NH948 south through Hasanur and down the Dhimbam ghat, about 80 km to Sathyamangalam, with no safe place to stop on the way.
Breakfast
Breakfast for the family is at Sathyamangalam, 140 km from Mysore, after the 27 hairpins of Dhimbam. Idli and dosa come quickly in the Tamil hotels, and the van parks close. The town sits on the Bhavani, with green paddy land on both banks. If anyone felt sick on the ghat, give them a slow walk and a light meal here. Coimbatore is about 70 km on, and the plains road is flat and easy for the children.
Quick break
The van reaches Coimbatore at about 210 km and pauses fifteen minutes. Many eateries here still serve on a banana leaf, and paniyaram and appam turn up on most menus if the children want a snack. The driver keeps to the NH544 bypass and halts on the edge of town rather than in the centre. From this halt the Tamil Nadu and Kerala line at Walayar is roughly half an hour away, and Palakkad itself under an hour, so nobody needs a long break here.
Border check
At Walayar, 250 km along, the tempo traveller crosses into Kerala. Goods lorries use their own service road past the check posts, which keeps the queue for passenger vans short. Our driver hands over the permit and tax papers at the motor vehicles counter while the family stays seated. The railway station here sits about 100 m off the highway, in case someone meets you by train. The last 15 km to Palakkad are on a widened road with service lanes on both sides.
Family drop
Palakkad comes about 6 to 6.5 hours after the family left home in Mysore, and the van stops at the hotel door or the relatives' gate. Paddy fields run right up to the edge of town in this district, which Kerala's own tourism board calls the granary of the state. March and April bring the most heat and July the heaviest rain, so plan outings for the mornings. The KSRTC terminal is central, handy if a relative carries on to another Kerala town by bus.
Booking a Mysore to Palakkad tempo traveller for the family for Palakkad town and Malampuzha? The road to Palakkad (Palghat) runs via Sathyamangalam and Coimbatore, roughly 265 km from Mysuru. We have given tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. One van, your own stops. The van for Palakkad comes to Mysore Junction railway station or your house in Kuvempunagar.
Route | One way | Palakkad and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Palakkad via Chamarajanagar, Coimbatore and Walayar | About 265 km | About 530 km | About 6 to 6.5 hr with stops |
Round trip roughly 530 km, billed as 2 days and 600 km. That suits a relaxed two-day Mysore to Palakkad trip. Included in the rate: fuel, driver, AC. Not included: the ₹600 to ₹700 daily night driver allowance, tolls, parking, state permits and GST. Palakkad: AC and non-AC in every size. Palakkad one way: on request.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹30 | ₹19,200 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
Most families of ten or eleven take the 12 seater tempo traveller. Thirteen with bags: 13 seater tempo traveller. Fifteen or sixteen of you: 16 seater tempo traveller. A day bag each fits in every size.
Want a quieter ride to Palakkad for elders? See the Mysore to Palakkad Force Urbania. Only five or six of you? The Mysore to Palakkad cab works, and cab rental in Mysore lists every car.
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
About 265 km one way from Mysore, or about 530 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller takes the Chamarajanagar road, the Hasanur forest and the Dhimbam ghat to Sathyamangalam, then Coimbatore and Walayar into Palakkad. Driving time is about 6 to 6.5 hours with breakfast and two halts.
Palakkad: the 16 seater; two seats stay free for luggage. The full size list is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
It can be done. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
It is the shortest road, around 265 km. Via Gundlupet and Gudalur it is longer, with two forests.
A late night return adds the driver night allowance. The quote lists it. Night bata: ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
GST is extra, and so are tolls and parking. For Palakkad you receive the receipts. The Kerala entry permit is charged separately.
December to February is the most pleasant. March and April are the hottest months in Palakkad, and July is the wettest, with about 100 cm of rain a year in all. In the rains the tempo traveller takes the Dhimbam hairpins more slowly, so we add some time. Mornings are best for outdoor plans in any season.
The van stops at Chamarajanagar for the restroom, Sathyamangalam for breakfast, Coimbatore for a break and briefly at Walayar, so nobody sits more than about an hour and a half. The longest gap is the forest and ghat, about 80 km. Elders sit in the middle rows, which ride smoother, and children get the window seats for the forest.
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